Jaques Standard Croquet Set (see photo below)4 Corrigrip Ash Mallets, 37.5”. 4 coloured balls 12oz, 90mm diameter. 6 hoops and 1 winning post. A very old rulebook and a wood/cardboard carrying box.Offers invited by email (enquiries@burrowfarm.co.uk) before 17th April, which will be donated to the church roof fund. Collection from Burrow Farm. Maggie Robertson
Month: April 2025
NHS Smoking Survey
The Smokefree Somerset campaign is aimed at adults, specifically at groups where smoking numbers are higher or it is a particular area of concern, including pregnant women, those with mental health issues, adults experiencing homelessness, and ethnic minority groups. The Smokefree Somerset Campaign focuses on: Raising awareness of services availableCommunity engagementReducing smoking ratesPromoting smoke-free environments … Continue reading NHS Smoking Survey
Croquet Thank You
We would like to thank Paddy for the wonderful afternoon of croquet and cream tea that he organised for us on Friday. The afternoon was a great success and we hope that the lovely people who joined us enjoyed themselves, loved the game, and will come again. You will be made very welcome. Mary Noble
100 Club Winners – April
Our fortunate recipients of first, second and third prize in this month’s draw have received their monies. The winners are Mary Noble (£30), Carrie and Martin Ball (£20), Annie and Andrew Dutton (£12.50). Nicky and Sharon, joint promoters
Lent Lunch Thank You
Thank you to everyone who came to the Lent Lunch of soup and bread yesterday (Friday). Also, big thanks to everyone who made the soup. We raised a very pleasing £300 for the DEC Myanmar appeal. With thanks, Amanda
Palm Sunday Service
This Sunday, 13th April, there will be a Palm Sunday service at All Saints’ Church, Wootton Courtenay, starting at 11am under the ancient yew tree in the churchyard. There will be poems and hymns, as well as a dramatised reading of the Easter Passion according to St Luke. All invited and welcomed. Coffee and cake … Continue reading Palm Sunday Service
Lent Lunch
As Lewis Carroll put it: 'Beautiful soup, so rich and green, waiting in a hot tureen.' Many colours of beautiful soup, with bread and a hot drink, will be available at the village hall from midday to 1.30pm on Friday, 11th April. This is a long overdue revisit to a traditional church event where donations … Continue reading Lent Lunch
Cream Tea and Croquet
Please join us at the Croquet Club on the Village Playing Field at 3.00pm this Friday afternoon (11th April) for a cream tea and a chance to try croquet. Learn a little about a very enjoyable way to spend a sociable time at the Croquet Club with the best view in England. Tea served from … Continue reading Cream Tea and Croquet
Gardening Club Talk
A Talk by Elizabeth Holman:'Rejuvenating a Tired Garden' Tuesday 22nd April - 7.30pm in the Village Hall Who hasn’t got an area in their garden which has seen better days? Elizabeth Holman is an experienced garden designer based in Exeter, and in this talk she will be helping us to capitalise on what we’ve already … Continue reading Gardening Club Talk
Book Sale
Porlock Community Library book sale at the Old School House, Porlock, on Saturday, 19th April, 10am to 4pm. A fundraiser for the library.