If anyone is missing their penguin baseball cap, it’s safe in the church ready for collection. Amanda

Villagers who knew my brother Derek will be saddened to hear that he passed away in the early hours of Thursday morning. Unconnected to Derek's death, during an afternoon of hay baling this week, the grass burst into flames because of the intense heat. Some people in the village, seeing the smoke, may have wondered … Continue reading Derek Robertson

Join in with events held in the Grabbist Hill Benefice next month, which include 'Souper Thursday' at St Michael the Archangel, Alcombe, and the Sing4Fun concert at the Avenue Methodist Church in Minehead. All the details, along with local church services, may be found in the July issue of the Grabbist Hill Benefice newsletter via … Continue reading Grabbist Hill Benefice Newsletter

All homes within a three-mile radius of Porlock Vale will be receiving a Community Directory through their door over the next 10 days. Our community told Porlock Information Centre, via a survey which we held in 2025, that they needed information to be made available by other means than the internet, as so many of … Continue reading Porlock Community Directory

Monday 29th June 2026, 2.30 – 4.30pm Porlock Information Centre have joined up with Allerford Museum to hold an exclusive afternoon tea at Allerford Museum this coming weekend. There will be a short talk and then an opportunity to peruse the eclectic and interesting artefacts at Allerford Museum. Tea and cake (cake provided by Allerford … Continue reading Community Afternoon Tea at Allerford Museum

Hope you are all coping with the extreme heat! Unsurprisingly, Styles ice creams have been selling well and I shall be ordering more today. Mark will be making delicious Affogato (Italian ice cream coffee) and iced coffees as a perfect alternative to a hot drink in this weather. Sales have been slow this week on … Continue reading Shop News

The service this Sunday, 28th June at 11am in All Saints' Church, Wootton Courtenay, is Common Worship Holy Communion. Amanda

The names out of the June draw were: 1st prize, £30 to Alison Manning 2nd prize, £15 to David Lowman 3rd prize, £10 to Terry Walker. Congratulations to all. Your prizes will be delivered in the next few days. Jane and Daphne

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