A reminder… You may have seen that The West Somerset Lagoon has been in the news lately. It has received much support from our local MP, as was shown in The Free Press last week and on the ITV news. Also, last month an article in the New Civil Engineer highlighted the benefits it would … Continue reading Village Talks

Repeated bonfires in the village are causing problems for residents, who have to keep their doors and windows closed to avoid the acrid smell filling their houses. Please keep bonfires to a minimum. If you must have a bonfire, it may also help if you inform your neighbours when you intend to light one, to give them … Continue reading Nuisance Bonfires

As part of the Fire Service's Right Response consultation about how we respond to automatic fire alarms, we are hosting online question and answer sessions to answer any questions that people might have about the proposals, and listen to their views. At each session, people from across Devon and Somerset will hear from senior leaders … Continue reading Fire Service Consultation

I have arranged a community drop-in session at Dulverton Library (7-9 Fore St, Dulverton, TA22 9EX) on Tuesday 15th April 2025, from 10:30am-12:30pm, for our customers to drop in and talk to us face to face about anything water related - bills, supply and waste - and if anyone is struggling with payments I can … Continue reading Wessex Water Drop-In Session

We look forward to seeing everyone at the Village Hall for a delicious afternoon tea and an exhibition of women's art in history on March 8th at 2pm. It is in aid of the domestic abuse charity, SafeLives. A gluten free afternoon tea will be available. Would those who would like this option please indicate … Continue reading International Women’s Day

The church service this week (2nd February) is at St Michael the Archangel, Alcombe, at 11am [see February's Grabbist Hill Benefice newsletter]. Amanda

A special service at Alcombe this Sunday celebrates a new phase in the life of our Benefice, as Rev Nichola Butcher, Rev Nichola Butt and Rev Kenneth Cross will be job sharing together from now on. They will be joined on Sunday by the Archdeacon, Ven Simon Hill, and Honorary Bishop, Brian Castle. Find out … Continue reading Grabbist Hill Benefice Newsletter – February

It’s not too late to join the 2025 100 Club - the January draw will take place as soon as we have 100 members. A massive thank you if you have already signed up. Nicky and Sharon, joint promoters

To whom it may concern. Before Tuesday morning's (28th Jan) rubbish collection, two plastic bags, one a rubble bag, both full of unsorted and mostly recyclable domestic rubbish were added to our large black bin outside Windrose, Wootton Courtenay. This was done without our permission, and no contact was made with us. More importantly, the … Continue reading Fly Tipping in Domestic Bin