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The service at All Saints' Church, Wootton Courtenay, on Sunday, 10th September, is 'Songs of Praise' at 11am. The 'thought' will be about the work of the food cupboard in West Somerset. The farewell service and tea for the Revd Caroline Ralph is on Sunday, 24th September at 3pm in St George's Church, Dunster, followed … Continue reading Church Events This September

In Somerset, we want people to live healthy and independent lives, supported by thriving and connected communities, with timely and easy access to high quality and efficient support when they need it. What is Personalised Care? Understanding what matters to you and what an individual’s strengths, experiences and needs are, is central to personalised care. … Continue reading Personalised Care Survey

Somerset Armed Forces Covenant Partnership Conference Please join us at this year's Somerset Armed Forces Covenant Partnership conference on Tuesday 17th October, at The Canalside Centre, Marsh Lane, Bridgwater TA6 6LQ. The event is jointly organised between Somerset Council and NHS Somerset, and will attract delegates and representatives from across the public, private and voluntary … Continue reading Armed Forces Covenant Partnership Conference

I am a Volunteer Manager for Somerset Council, and I need your help. People across Somerset with no transport of their own need help to get to important medical appointments. From routine checks to cardiology and cancer-related care, these Somerset residents benefit enormously from reliable volunteer drivers to get them there. The team also support … Continue reading Volunteer Drivers Needed

Many years ago I bought a book which was published in France 1899, and which I am now about to donate to Oxfam. Inside the book was a small note, written in French, addressed to 'Master E--- Stanley, Wootton Courtenay Rectory, Dunster' and signed 'C. Bohin'. The note reveals that Bohin was giving the book … Continue reading Local Interest Letter For Sale

Thursday 7th September, 7:30pm at the Village Hall The evening will kick off with a practical demonstration from Peter Clapham, which may well be of interest to artists as well as photographers: Mounting and Displaying Your Photographs Making mounts for your own photographs and artwork at home has many advantages. You are in complete control … Continue reading Photography Club Meeting

After a vacation of four months, our local community service 'Songs of Praise', led by villagers, returns this Sunday, 10th September at 11am in All Saints' Church, Wootton Courtenay. This month, Ali Sanderson from the West Somerset Food Cupboard, will be telling us about her work. A chance to choose and sing your favourite hymn … Continue reading ‘Songs of Praise’ Returns

Saturday 16th Sept at Wimbleball Lake IGNITE YOUR CREATIVE ESSENCE Only one place left! Gary Mills and I are very much looking forward to this special retreat day in the most beautiful of spots. We are working collaboratively to ignite your creative energy within (Shakti) with wellbeing exercises, movements and relaxations, then to uniquely express … Continue reading Wimbleball Lake Retreat

SEPTEMBER 9th 2023. 12.00 pm – 4.00 pm The Sea Festival is a wonderful afternoon of music, activities and entertainment at Porlock Weir for all the family, including live theatre by Porlock Pantomime and Drama Society, sea shanties by The Barnacle Buoys; archery and kayaking with Exmoor Adventures; wood carvings by Mike Leach; family fun … Continue reading Porlock Weir Sea Festival