Popular author Justin Newland makes a welcome return to Porlock Community Library on Wednesday, 8th October at 2pm. Booking through the library essential. See poster below for details. Amanda

Here it is! Our first talk!Thank you to all our lovely ‘volunteers’. Jim is well known locally, as he began his working life in his father’s traditional smithy in Bridgetown. But his reputation goes far beyond that. Samples of his work can be seen all over the world, and most famously he was presented with … Continue reading Village Talk: Blacksmithing

Is there a gentleman in the village who has a little time to join Somerset Sight and pay fortnightly visits to an 88 year old man in Minehead, please? This gentleman has sight loss and other health problems. He lives with his wife but would love to have some male company for conversation and maybe … Continue reading Companion Sought for Minehead Gentleman

Save The Dates! The Village Hall Committee has been busy planning our Winter/Spring Programme. We are very excited about what is on offer and we urge you all to put the dates in your calendars now! You don’t want to be disappointed… Tuesday October 7: the popular Village Talks begin, Jim Horrobin will present ‘Chapters … Continue reading Village Hall Winter/Spring Programme 2025/6

Sue Hogg, Flurry and Trash are doing a '25 mile in 25 days' sponsored walk for a wonderful charity looking after troubled animals in Egypt, Israel and the Gaza Strip.If you can help there are sponsor forms in the village shop, or just any spare change would be much appreciated. Bella Capel

Tonight’s screening for the Theatre Club is the RSC’s 2018 production of Macbeth, featuring Christopher Eccleston and Niamh Cussack. The film starts at 7.30pm and is two and a half hours long (including the interval). Tickets £12.50 on the door. Licensed bar. Amanda

The village shop and Post Office will be closed this coming Wednesday and Thursday. Sorry for the inconvenience, and thank you once again for all for your support and understanding. I’m afraid the shop stock will be particularly low this week, as a lot of our usual deliveries are on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The bread … Continue reading Shop News

The Harvest Festival service starts at 6pm on 5th October in All Saints' Church, Wootton Courtenay, followed by Harvest Supper in the village hall. Please sign up in the shop if you’d like to join us for a traditional rural Harvest Supper of homemade soup, pudding and cheese. Donations this year are for All Saints’ … Continue reading Harvest Festival and Supper