‘Last Wednesday’s Workshirt’ Reminder

Tonight! There are very few tickets left so please don’t count on getting them on the door. These few will be on sale at The Villagers’ Stores this morning. First come first served! Mary Noble

Thinking Allowed

A reminder that our next meeting is on Monday, when the topic will be reflecting on 'Can we learn from history?' Some background notes can be found here. As usual we meet at 7pm in the Villagers' Stores. The bar will be open from 6.30pm. The evening will be full of lively conversation and poetry … Continue reading Thinking Allowed

View From Grabbist – May 2026

The Revd Kenneth Cross reflects that change is inevitable, and points out that the most beautiful breakthroughs in history usually came after much disruption, in his View From Grabbist for May. Click here to read it in full.

‘Songs of Praise’ Service at All Saints’ Church

This Sunday, 17th May, at 11am is the last ‘Songs of Praise’ at All Saints’ Church, Wootton Courtenay, until the autumn. This makes me a little sad because ‘Songs of Praise’ is definitely our most fun service (perhaps I should get out more?). However, in June, July and August, we do have fabulous Sung Evensong, … Continue reading ‘Songs of Praise’ Service at All Saints’ Church

COVID-19 Vaccinations Update

This spring, the NHS will be offering COVID‑19 vaccines to people aged 75 and over, residents in care homes for older people, and those aged six months and over with a weakened immune system. Click here to read the advice sheet issued on the vaccination programme here. 42% of people in Somerset have already been … Continue reading COVID-19 Vaccinations Update

Repair Cafe in Porlock

The next Repair Cafe in Porlock is on Saturday May 30th.

Village Road Closure Today

Urgent Road Closure: New Road, Wootton Courtenay This is notification of a TTRN (urgent) road closure at New Road, Wootton Courtenay, on 14th and 15th May 2026 (9:30am - 3:30pm) for a total of 2 days. The closure will enable Openreach to access overhead network cabling to restore customer service. The contractor has indicated that … Continue reading Village Road Closure Today

Gardening Club Talk Tonight!

Thursday 14th May at 7.30pm in the Village Hall A Talk by Cannington Lecturer John Addison – 'Propagation, Part II' Members: Free. Guests: £3 A reminder that John Addison will be coming to the hall this evening to show us the nuts and bolts of advanced propagation techniques such as layering, root cuttings, budding and … Continue reading Gardening Club Talk Tonight!

Morris Dancing in Wootton Courtenay

The West Somerset Morris are looking forward to performing again outside the Villagers' Stores in Wootton Courtenay on the evening of Thursday 28th May at 8.00pm, for approximately half an hour. We will then be travelling to Timberscombe for further dancing. We very much enjoyed our visit last year, hence our return. Barbara RobinsonWest Somerset … Continue reading Morris Dancing in Wootton Courtenay