This month's edition of ENP's magazine ParkLife includes a number of local projects which have reached completion, including Cloutsham Splash Bridge at Cloutsham Ford, the officially opened King Charles III England Coast Path, and the footbridge at Venford Wood, a key crossing that links much-loved walking routes around Hawkridge, Anstey Commons, and the Barle Valley. … Continue reading ENP’s ParkLife Magazine

Do you have a query about your water bill, how to save water and prevent blockages, or your water and sewerage services?   Wessex Water will be holding drop-in sessions at Minehead Town Council, 3 Summerland Road, Minehead TA24 5BP on Thursday 14th May to answer all of your water related questions. This session will run … Continue reading Wessex Water Drop-In Session

Exmoor National Park Authority (ENPA) are delighted to announce that this year’s Exmoor Nature Festival event listing and printed programme is now available. The festival, which runs from Saturday 16th May to Sunday 31st May, features over 50 events. From meadow yoga to woodland talks, farm tours to pool dips, there’s a wide range of … Continue reading Exmoor Nature Festival 2026

The Dunkery Players Murder MysteryFriday and Saturday 24th and 25th April Tickets for this will be on sale in The Villagers’ Stores from Friday 27th March. They will be £20 each, to include a two course meal. Tables will be set out in teams of up to six.Either: Buy tickets as a team and select … Continue reading Dunkery Players Murder Mystery

We’re thinking of buying a house in Tivington. I’m looking for DIY livery or secure land to rent (minimum 1.5 acres, though ideally more) as close by as possible. It is my dream to have our two horses as close to home as possible. Can anyone in the village help me to obtain somewhere suitable … Continue reading Livery or Land for Rent Sought

Porlock is in for a treat when the wonderful Tin Giants return to perform at Porlock Village Hall on Saturday 25th April at 7.00 pm, raising funds for Porlock Information Centre. The band take a refreshing “in with the old, in with the new” approach to interpreting, writing, arranging and performing traditional, contemporary and original … Continue reading ‘Tin Giants’ Coming to Porlock

If you get a call from your bank that seems suspicious or slightly off, stop, hang up, and dial 159. It’s a safe and direct way to connect with your bank when you’re most at risk of being scammed. It’s simple, easy to remember, and it can’t be faked, so 159 will never call you. … Continue reading Police Scam Advice

Everyone is welcome to afternoon tea and cakes at Abbeyfield, The Laurels in Porlock on Thursday 26th March 2026 at 3.00 p.m. This is always a popular afternoon, where we join the residents of Abbeyfield for delicious cakes and lovely company. There will be a Spring theme to the afternoon. It’s free to come along, … Continue reading Abbeyfield Spring Afternoon in Porlock