July’s copy of the Dunkery Tidings is available for collection from the Villagers’ Stores. Nicky Parnell

Temporary Road Closure Notification: Fairgarden Road, Wootton CourtenayFrom the junction with Butts Lane, southwards for a total distance of 85 metres [near Forge Cottage, Lower Town]. The works are expected to commence on 15th July 2024 and last for 5 days, to enable Wessex Water to carry out new connection works. The contractor has indicated … Continue reading Road Closure Notification

'Drought-Resistant, Sustainable Gardening' - A Talk by Tom Nielsen 7.30pm in the Village Hall (doors open at 7.00) A reminder that the Gardening Club talk in the village hall tonight will be given by Tom Nielsen, owner of Biocentric Plants near Wivi, who will be speaking about robust, insect-friendly plants which last for years. He'll … Continue reading Tom Nielsen Talk – Tonight!

On Saturday, 22nd June, a handsome bag from an up-market booksellers was left on the bench seat by our front door. The bag contains two also up-market history books, both published this year, one to accompany a current exhibition at the British Museum. This looks like a particularly generous, undeserved and anonymous gift. We have … Continue reading Anonymous Gift

The Sustainable Wootton Courtenay Committee has set up a small group, the Energy Efficiency Group, to offer support and information to those of us who are considering making our homes more energy efficient. With increasing energy prices and the need to reduce carbon emissions, we hope to be able to offer some support in the … Continue reading Sustainable Wootton Courtenay: Energy Efficient Homes

For those people who weren’t able to attend Anthony Knight’s short violin recital in the church yesterday, I thought you might be interested in supporting his GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/7f6df36c. Even a small donation could help Anthony reach his £20,000 fundraising goal for UNICEF. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you … Continue reading Fundraising for UNICEF

A recent accident by a friend of mine highlighted the risk of losing the contents of your computer, tablet or phone in a matter of seconds. In this case a glass of water spilled over her laptop and destroyed it. Hearing her story has prompted me to write a short guide on computer safety, to … Continue reading Computer Safety Guide

The latest newsletter from Sustainable Wootton Courtenay may be read here. Ruth Walker

The next Repair Cafe will be at Porlock Village Hall, on the 29th June (see schedule below). Ian Burke