Mark and I would like to thank everyone for all the lovely gifts and Christmas cards full of kind and encouraging words. We’d also like to say a special thanks to the Sunday paper volunteers Paul, Nicky and Barbara and, new to the team, Nicky Parnell, enabling us to have a full day off together. … Continue reading Shop News

Just to let everyone know, I shall be returning to Healing Sessions and Guided Walks from January 16th 2026. Click here to go to my website and find out more. Wishing you all a truly fulfilled and peaceful 2026. Lots of Light! Beate Fankhänel

Sunday 11th January MainsRoast Pork or Chicken £13.958-Hour Slowly Roasted Brisket £14.50Homemade Nut Roast £12.95 (v)Or a slice of each (pick 2). Add 55p if 1 choice is beef.To include - roasties, parsnips, Yorkshire pudding, stuffing, carrots, broccoli cheese, seasonal greens, peas and gravy.Extras- Roasties x 4: £1.50 Pigs in blankets: £1.50 Red Cabbage x … Continue reading Claire’s Kitchen Chilled Sunday Lunch Takeaway

Make sure you include these in your shiny new calendars! Tuesday January 27th:Village Talk: Jeremy Curtis “How I Didn’t Go Into Space” Saturday January 31st: By popular request Elvis returns! Tickets £12 will be on sale at The Villagers’ Stores from January 2nd. If you need some reserved, phone me on 01643 841067.This is going … Continue reading Important Village Event Dates

Just a little hello from Claire's Kitchen to let you know I'm trading again from January 2nd 2026. I will be doing covering all aspects of catering, including pop-ups, buffets, etc. I'm already taking bookings, so please feel free to give me a call on 07799 066638 or email clairelynch@live.co.uk to discuss your requirements. Claire … Continue reading Claire’s Kitchen New Launch

I would like to thank all those who visited Trish during her final weeks, prior to her passing away peacefully at home on the 19th December. Whilst her memory by then was non-existent and she could not remember where she was or who people were, it was so lovely to see her chatting to friends … Continue reading Trish Matthews

There is no church service at All Saints' Church, Wootton Courtenay, this Sunday, 28th December. There is a Benefice service at St Michael's the Archangel, Alcombe, at 10am, and a common worship service of holy communion at St Petrock's in Timberscombe at 11am. Amanda

Temporary Road Closure: Wheddon Cross To Bridgetown Road, Cutcombe and Exton The works are expected to commence on 20th January 2026 and last for 6 hours (9:30am – 3:30pm) to enable Openreach to carry out pole replacement works. The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is permitted on this occasion. … Continue reading Wheddon Cross One-Day Road Closure

Thank you to every one of you who have attended yoga classes this year at Wootton Courtenay. The village hall is such a delightful place to hold yoga classes, and sharing yoga with such lovely people makes Monday mornings feel like an absolute treat! There’s a little change coming in 2026 - the class is … Continue reading Yoga News for 2026

I would just like to thank everyone for the kind wishes and cards I've received since my wife Lizzie passed away a few days ago. I can't thank you all personally at the moment but I am very grateful to you and glad that I live in such a wonderful village. Eddie Bishop