All Saints’ Harvest celebrations are on Sunday, 5th October. The Harvest Service is in the church at 6pm, followed by the Harvest Supper bun fight in the hall, starting at approximately 7.15pm. Harvest is an ancient tradition in rural areas, so it would be a shame to miss our annual jamboree. If you’d like to … Continue reading Harvest Festival and Supper

Having returned from holiday I noticed that there are still some old electricity poles and stumps remaining around the village, and I was concerned that they weren't going to be removed. I contacted Adam Shepherd, who is in charge of the works for National Grid, who told me that the old poles will be removed. … Continue reading National Grid Poles & Stumps

Brian and Margaret O'Hara's son, Tim, and his son Ryan recently completed a 3,000-plus mile round trip to Rome and back in a 2002 MG, along with a group of motoring-mad friends. Tragically, four days before the trip began Tim heard that his brother, Nick, had died suddenly of a heart attack. With the blessing … Continue reading Race Against Dementia Trip to Rome

As those of you who take a Sunday paper will know, we rely on a group of volunteers to sort them and put them in the rack to allow Sarah and Mark a much needed day off. For various reasons our numbers have become depleted recently, so we are looking for more people to join … Continue reading Sunday Papers Volunteers Needed

Only 12 days left to purchase your tickets from the village shop for the Roman Feast (see poster below). We hear some of your costumes are already made but remember dressing up is optional - all are welcome. We're looking forward to seeing everyone. Ruth Walker

Just a short week until the Harvest Festival service on 5th October at 6pm in All Saints' Church, Wootton Courtenay, followed by Harvest Supper in the village hall. Please remember, for catering purposes, to sign up in the shop if you’d like to join us for a traditional rural Harvest Supper of homemade soup, pudding … Continue reading Harvest Festival and Supper

Have you any empty jam jars you can spare? If so please email jane.admin@myphone.coop. I can come and collect. It's jam-making time and I've run out! Thank you in advance, Jane Cobbald

Is there anyone attending the Dunster Surgery flu jab clinic on Saturday, 4th October, who could take me in? My appointment is at 2:00pm, so any time around then would be most helpful. Please call 07826 702958 if you can help. Thanking you in anticipation, Chrissie Payne

There will be a talk: 'Gaza - what's it all about?' in the village hall, Wootton Courtenay, on Thursday, 9th October, 7 for 7.30pm. Sir Andrew Burns, former British Ambassador to Israel, will share his knowledge and experience with the audience. There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the talk. … Continue reading Gaza – What’s It All About?

The service this Sunday, 28th September at 11am in All Saints' Church, Wootton Courtenay, is one of Common Worship Holy Communion. This service is more modern than the service from the Book of Common Prayer. Amanda