Tuesday 22nd September at 7.30pm in the Village Hall A Talk by Lady Christine Skelmersdale – ‘Tulips: Origins, History and How to Grow’ Our new season of Gardening Club talks kicks off with a return visit from Christine, who will be talking all things tulip! She will show us how tulips evolved, from the Central … Continue reading Gardening Club Talk: ‘Tulips’

Guidance Notes for Users These guidance notes are for villagers who wish to use the Wootton Courtenay Village Transport Scheme, which is coordinated by Sustainable Wootton Courtenay. We encourage villagers to make use of this scheme, which is run by villagers for villagers. If you have any questions, please contact Barbara O’Keefe on 07974 417011 … Continue reading Village Transport Scheme Guidance

I will be placing an order for Dalefoot (www.dalefootcomposts.co.uk) and Rocketgro (www.rocketgro.co.uk) composts towards the end of September, so if anyone would like to add to the order please let me know by Friday 18th September. Delivery will be in early October. The prices for Dalefoot compost are the same as last year (there will … Continue reading Bulk Village Compost Order

It’s that time of year again! We are really forward to the first of our talks, the village just keeps giving… On Tuesday 15th September, Ken will give us a look at daily life in The Royal Navy and show us where it can take you. See you there! Mary

This month's update from Sustainable Wootton Courtenay includes information about plug-in solar panels, news of a project to restore seagrass areas off the coast of Cornwall, a short article about dropping emergency carrots from planes to feed wallabies after wildfires have destroyed their food sources, and a demand to see a promised report by Nando's … Continue reading SWC Newsletter

The service this Sunday, 6th September, in All Saints' Church, Wootton Courtenay, is at 11am. The service is Holy Communion from the Book of Common Prayer. Amanda

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