A reminder that our next meeting is on Monday, when the topic will be 'Freedom of Speech.' Do we 'police' what a person says fearing that they may offend one group or another, thereby eroding the principle of free speech? At the same time, can the principle of free speech be used to say some … Continue reading Thinking Allowed

Towards the end of last year, we were fortunate to host a discussion about Gaza at the village hall. Sir Andrew Burns, former British Ambassador to Israel, talked to villagers about his time in Israel, about Gaza and about 'Oasis of Peace UK', a charity he supports. We are hoping to welcome a representative from … Continue reading Oasis of Peace UK

The service at All Saints' Church, Wootton Courtenay, this Sunday, 8th March, is Holy Communion from the Book of Common Prayer, starting at 11am. Amanda

An opportunity to buy local and support local farmers! Exmoor Compost is a very well-matured, friable, soil-like, peat free, multi-purpose Exmoor pony poop compost. Produced by and helping to support the Exmoor Pony Project ponies at Holt Ball Farm. Available in watertight, tree-tied bags (builder's rubble sacks).Still only £7.50 a bag. It is very helpful … Continue reading Exmoor Compost

Another date for your diary! Chris will tell us about some conventional and less conventional woodland systems, as well as his own experiments with new ones. He will also put a proposal forward on ways that we can help. The poster in the shop, and at the talk, will have a QR code on should … Continue reading Village Talks

For the last few weeks the contents of someone's brown food recycling bin has been dragged/emptied out onto the lawn behind Barley Close (Lower Town). The food waste appears overnight, is spread around on Tuesday mornings and has regularly been cleared up by my Dad, Barry Fowler. I witnessed it myself this Tuesday morning and … Continue reading Brown Food Waste Bins

We were so incredibly grateful to begin the year with well-stocked shelves, thanks to your amazing Christmas generosity, and here at the Food Cupboard we would like to sustain that momentum if we can. You can be assured every donation, every fundraiser, and every act of support directly helps local families who rely on us. … Continue reading WSFC Update – March 2026

I am very excited to announce that the Somerset Health & Wellbeing survey is now live and will run until Monday 27th April. Anyone who is a resident in Somerset and aged 18+ is welcome to take part. The survey covers a range of topics, including physical activity, mental health and wellbeing, smoking and vaping, … Continue reading Health & Wellbeing Survey

The Boundary Commission have accepted that Wootton Courtenay and Timberscombe should stay in the Exmoor (West) division in the new Council arrangements. The Council have accepted that this makes the seat 13% over the average, as well as the biggest in Somerset, but think that community interests are more important. This is very good news! … Continue reading Boundary Commission Decision

If you are one of those fortunate folk who has a tidy house, with just one of anything useful, and empty cupboards, shelves and lofts, read no further. If, on the other hand, you have a house and/or garage, and possibly a shed full of goods which you perhaps have inherited, your teenage record collection … Continue reading Profits From Unused Items