The church service at All Saints' Church, Wootton Courtenay, this Sunday, 11th May at 11am, is a 'Songs of Praise' service to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Amanda

Police have received a report from Watchet about QR stickers on parking ticket machines which are fraudulently charging people £50 for parking when they submit their details. This is a picture of this sticker that the scammers put over the official QR code on one machine [the code has been partially blanked out so it … Continue reading Parking Machine Scam Alert

The latest newsletter from the Exmoor division of Somerset & Avon Police includes information about what your local team will be doing over the summer months: their policing priorities, an itinerary of engagement events such as Talking Cafés and local surgeries, and regular visits to help keep walkers' and holidaymakers' cars safe when parked at … Continue reading Exmoor Police Update

Exmoor National Park Authority are delighted to announce another successful year of Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) funding for projects across Exmoor. The programme was started in July 2021 and initially envisaged as a three-year funding window to help support farmers throughout the agricultural transition following Brexit. However, the success of the programme across all … Continue reading Farming in Protected Landscapes

All photos: Paddy Parnell A big thank you and many congratulations to Ruth Walker and the fantastic team whose innovative ideas, meticulous planning and sheer hard work gave us all a day of nostalgia to remember the sacrifices and bravery of our armed forces and the civilian population of that long ago era. We three … Continue reading VE Day Commemoration Thank You and Photos

What better way to spend an afternoon than playing croquet under Robin Howe? Every Monday and Friday - come along and give it a try! Nicky Parnell

FREE - this coming Monday come along and help us to celebrate VE 80 at 2pm. Singing along to wartime favourites and afternoon tea. Scones, cream and jam. How do you eat yours? Come and enjoy the piano playing of Chris Ball as he performs many well-known wartime songs for VE Day 2025. Hear some … Continue reading Somerset Sight VE Day Event

Route1 provides trusted Independent Visitors to help safeguard children, particularly those in care. Click here to read an interview with a member of staff in Somerset Council's Route1 team, discussing a little bit more about what Route1 do and the benefits of working with the service. Rob JamesBusiness Operations Officer, Somerset Council

In order that Mark and I can make it along to the flag-raising and BBQ on time, the shop will be closing at 12.30pm today (Thursday). See you all there!Sarah Good news! There will be tea and coffee at the BBQ this afternoon. Click here for a reminder of the timetable for today's VE Day … Continue reading VE Day Update