We have raised another whopping £136.40 for Cancer Research, through donations for the surplus fruit and vegetables. So, a big thank you to all of you who have supported the cause by bringing fresh produce in to the shop and also to all of those who have bought it. I think we need to give … Continue reading Support for Cancer Research

Having gone over to Huish Champflower Village Hall for the 10 Parishes Art Festival, I have come down with Covid. I tested positive yesterday morning. I'm not feeling too bad, just tired and achey. Mark has tested negative so far and feels fine. He will continue to test daily and he has sanitised the shop. … Continue reading Covid Notification

Due to concern over Covid cases in the village, auditions for the post of Village Crier, which had been scheduled for today (13th Sept), have been postponed. A message will be sent out via village email once the situation improves and a new date can been arranged. Apologies for any inconvenience. Ruth Walker

As you may know from a previous post, this year Wootton Courtenay Gardening Club donated £300 towards school visits to the community garden at Good Vibe Veg in Horner. Here is an update from Leighanne and Adam from Good Vibe Veg: We had our first visit from St Dubricius School on Friday the 8th September. … Continue reading School Visits Update

A Talk by Nigel Cox: 'Managing Your Garden Using Organic Methods and Working with Nature' Tuesday 26th September, 7.30pm in the Village Hall Club members free. Guests £3. Nigel is a Lecturer at Bridgwater and Taunton College’s Cannington campus, and also provides online specialist courses in wellbeing, permaculture and wildlife gardening. He has a huge … Continue reading Gardening Club Talk

Talented Exmoor artists Georgina King and Jill Davies are delighted to be exhibiting at Townsend House (venue 67) for Somerset Art Weeks, from September 16th to 1st October. This beautiful 16th century house in the centre of Minehead is being brought to life with the vibrant colour, texture and rhythms of Exmoor which both artists … Continue reading Townsend House Exhibitions

I wish to highlight a film that is showing from the 11th to the 14th of September in Minehead cinema, called Sound of Freedom. This is a film about the truth behind the disappearance of millions of children worldwide, who are being funnelled into shadow economies. As hard as it may sound at this moment, … Continue reading Film Recommendation

This term our theme will be building strength, and riding the waves! Here are 5 of my favourite reasons to come and try a yoga class this term… Reduce aches & pains by keeping mobile and building strength in your body. Reduce the negative long term impact of stress on your body and your health. … Continue reading Yoga Classes Resume This Week!

Thank you to everyone who came to the 'Songs of Praise' service at All Saints' Church on Sunday, about the work of the food cupboard, and contributed so generously to the collection. We raised £115 for this very worthwhile charity and their continued good work in West Somerset. With thanks, Amanda

Monday 11th September This is a reminder for Monday's 'Thinking Allowed' - 6.30 for 7 at the Villagers' Stores. Drinks available from 6.30pm. The theme will be, 'As human beings, do we need to believe in something beyond ourselves?' Notes for the meeting can be found here. All are welcome to this friendly, relaxed and … Continue reading Thinking Allowed