Above is this month's Most Wanted List for the West Somerset Food Cupboard. We have been busy collecting breakfast bars and drinks for schools and have receive good support for that, and packs will be going out this week in readiness for the new academic year. Robson’s Funeral Services are kindly running a sponsored walk … Continue reading WSFC News Update

We would like to issue a correction to the message posted a few days ago about the Asian hornet. The message stated that an Asian hornet's nest had been located near Aisholt, on the Quantocks, but in fact it was found in Ashcott, which is still within Somerset but much further east. The original message … Continue reading Asian Hornet Message Correction

Screenshot Eddie Bishop would like to politely remind people to keep the gate closed on the corner of the large field on Brockwell Lane (previously the runway), as the horses can escape if it's left open. Bill Hodgson

Just to let everyone know, tickets for the Pantaloons performance in the hall this evening have now sold out, and there will be no tickets on the door. Sorry for any disappointment. If you wish to be put on a waiting list for tickets please call me on 01643 841067. Mary Noble

Thursday, September 3rd 2026 7.00 for 7.30pm in the Village Hall A reminder that the People’s Emergency Briefing Follow Up Meeting is tomorrow evening in the hall. Whether you attended the screening on August 8th or not, please come along to share ideas and plan next steps as we adapt as a community to meet … Continue reading Emergency Briefing Follow-Up Meeting Reminder

We are unfortunately victims of the National Trust's 10-year strategy to restore nature. We currently rent a 2-bed cottage with several acres for 3 horses and sheep for our Exmoor Tweed project. We are looking for new pasture land and maybe a new home, too. If you can help, or know of someone who might … Continue reading New Pasture Needed

This month's Grabbist Hill Benefice newsletter includes a final View From Grabbist from Revd Kenneth Cross, before he moves to pastures new in Scotland. There are also details of local church services and Harvest Festivals. Click here to read the newsletter in full.

On August 25th a beekeeper in Ashcott, Somerset, identified Asian hornets hawking his bees. He sent a photo via the 'Asian Hornet Watch' app, and a team from the National Bee Unit (NBU) arrived the same day. They began searching for the nest using advanced technology, attaching a tracer to captured hornets. Hornets hunt within … Continue reading Asian Hornets Found in Somerset

The shop will be shut for the Bank Holiday Monday, but papers will be out in the rack for collection. Back to usual opening hours on Tuesday. Hope you’re all having a lovely time despite the much needed rain! Mark and Sarah

The Merida Ex (www.the-ex.co.uk) mountain bike event will be returning to the hills surrounding Minehead on Friday 11th - Sunday 13th September 2026. The event is once again small in nature, with a maximum of 80 riders taking part. We believe this will minimise the impact on other trail users and the environment, while offering … Continue reading The EX Mountain Bike Event