Our next Thinking Allowed will be on Monday 18th May. Our topic will be on the importance of history and how the past helps us live in the present. This is an important question for us today when so much of society and politics seem rudderless. At the entrance to the concentration camp in Dachau … Continue reading Thinking Allowed

You may have already been round the village visiting the many and varied scarecrows displayed, but in case you haven't seen them all we've compiled a gallery of photos. Click here to view them in all their eclectic glory! Alternatively you can just type 'scarecrow photos' into the Search box on the website, press return, … Continue reading Scarecrow Festival Photos

Have you a knife that needs sharpening, a garment that needs darning or a household electrical item that needs fixing? Maybe the Repair Cafe can help. This Saturday from 10am to midday at the Sacred Heart Church Hall, Townsend Road, Minehead (entrance next to the petrol station). Jane Cobbald

Last Wednesday’s Work Shirt will be performing on Saturday evening in The Village Hall. Some tickets are still available from The Villagers’ Stores. You don’t want to miss this! We look forward to seeing you there. Mary Noble

Good news - Marcus Capel has let us know that they have the first nesting pair of swifts in a swift box we erected at his house last year. Sustainable Wootton Courtenay

Tuesday 4th August 20252.00 – 5.00pm This year's Flower & Produce Show is starting to rev up, and now is the time to consider what you'd like to show on the day. Schedules for the show will be in the village shop in the next week or so. Photography Categories It's time to get your … Continue reading Flower & Produce Show Preparations

The annual church clean of All Saints' will start at 10.30am on Friday, not 10am as previously stated. I am sorry for any confusion, but would be pleased to see as many of you as possible Margaret

We'd like to share some of the lovely things that have been happening at WSFC over the past few months. From community donations and kitchen creativity to new partnerships and events, this spring's been a busy season and we’re so grateful for the support of our local community. Food Bags Available in Porlock LibraryFood bags … Continue reading West Somerset Food Cupboard Update

As well as the usual schedule of events and updates, the latest newsletter from the Exmoor division of Somerset and Avon Police includes a reminder of the Herbert Protocol, which helps safeguard individuals suffering from dementia. Click here to read the May newsletter.

Many thanks to the Scarecrow Team, the scarecrow makers, our esteemed judges Gabrielle & Jim Horrobin, Keith Eagle for the donated electricity and to all who attended Sunday's BBQ. We had a fun weekend raising funds for the Air Ambulance. The winning scarecrows were: Most Creative - Helen Jones with CRACKed POTter Most Sustainable - … Continue reading Scarecrow Festival