As you probably already know, the South West is moving from an Amber to a Red Heat Health Alert, the highest level in the national system. Somerset Council have issued a briefing for parish councils which provides information and advice for all of us, from heat health guidance to waste collections during the heatwave. Please … Continue reading Somerset Council Heat Alert Advice Sheet

Tomorrow night! Despite the heatwave there are no plans to cancel as yet, and we will endeavour to keep the hall as cool as possible. Tickets will be available on the door. However, it would help us to set up if we knew how many people to expect, so if you intend to come can … Continue reading Pop-Up Plays

Have your say on the Somerset Local Plan: Scoping Consultation launched Somerset Council are pleased to launch the first formal consultation on the Somerset Local Plan. The consultation will run from Friday 19th June to Friday 24th July 2026. This Local Plan is being prepared under a new plan-making system, so the consultation may look … Continue reading Somerset Local Plan Consultation

As we head towards summer, it is easy to be drawn into thoughts of lazy holidays and family get-togethers. But you might be looking for something else, a way of giving back to your community and the children of Somerset. The number of children coming into the care of the Local Authority is at its … Continue reading Route1 – Helping Somerset Children

The service at All Saints’ Church, Wootton Courtenay, this Sunday, 21st June, is the wonderful ancient service of Sung Evensong, starting at 6pm. Once again, the friendly and harmonious ‘Friends in Harmony’ from Porlock, will join us to lead the singing. What a great way to mark mid-summer. Refreshments follow the service. Amanda

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July at The Regal Theatre brings the return of the much acclaimed Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons tribute act, The New Jersey Boys. The main feature of the month, however, is the Minehead & Exmoor Music Festival, which features a wonderful range of classical concerts from 27th July to 1st August. Click here to … Continue reading July at The Regal Theatre

It's Alex Broomsgrove here. I have some news! Some of you may already know that Stuart Lowen's Farm Shop on Hawksworth Road in Minehead has changed hands. The ownership has not left the village, as I have taken on the farm shop! Despite the change of ownership, the heart of the shop will stay the … Continue reading Stuart Lowen Farm Shop New Management

OTONE DAY Annual Boundary Walk - 27th June This event is especially important this year as there has been a report of a surreptitious incursion into our parish from "the other village". What about some of you sub-seventiers setting a pace? 21km and 740m ascent: it's a fun run. 9.00am at All Saints' church steps. … Continue reading Annual Boundary Walk