Author: Marion Jay

Air Ambulance Donation Update

The final amount raised by the Scarecrow Festival was £551. Many thanks to all for participating in and/or donating to our fun event. I hope you've seen our coverage in this week's Free Press. Well done everyone. I received the following message from the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance: Dear Ruth and all at Wootton … Continue reading Air Ambulance Donation Update

Porlock Open Gardens 2026

Keen gardeners will be showing off their green-fingered talents as they take part in the annual Porlock Open Gardens Weekend on Saturday 30th May and Sunday 31st May from 2.00 - 6.00pm. The event offers visitors the chance to explore gardens of all styles and sizes, with the focus on Bossington Lane gardens. Visitors can … Continue reading Porlock Open Gardens 2026

Porlock Community Brunch

Local residents are warmly invited to a Community Brunch taking place on Wednesday 27th May at Porlock Village Hall from 10.30am to 12.00 noon, offering a welcoming opportunity for neighbours, friends and families to come together over good food, conversation and community spirit. Food is being prepared by the talented Porlock Vale Chef, with an … Continue reading Porlock Community Brunch

Timberscombe Information Hub

Residents of Wootton Courtenay are welcome to attend the Timberscombe Information Hub (see below).

Rev’d Kenneth Cross to Step Down

It is an utter privilege to share the journey with you as incumbent in this benefice as we seek to follow the ways of Christ, a mutually enriching and beautiful thing. I share this ministry with my valued colleagues and friends, Nicola Butcher and Nicola Butt, and they have become such a vital part of … Continue reading Rev’d Kenneth Cross to Step Down

‘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