Temporary Road Closure Notification: Fairgarden Road, Wootton CourtenayFrom the junction with Butts Lane, southwards for a total distance of 85 metres (near Forge Cottage, Lower Town). The works are expected to commence on 15th July 2024 and last for 5 days, to enable Wessex Water to carry out new connection works. The contractor has indicated … Continue reading Road Closure Reminder

Tuesday 16th July at 7pm This is a reminder that the next Thinking Allowed will be next Tuesday (16th July) at 7pm in the Villagers' Stores. The bar will be open from 6.30pm. The topic is what we make of the rise of the far right across Europe and how does it affect our lives. … Continue reading Thinking Allowed

The Repair Cafe will be held in Porlock Village Hall on 27th July. Ian Burke

I wonder if anyone has lost some ferrets? We saw 3 playing round the barn last night. They may well have been lost several weeks ago, or more, given the rabbit parts left around. See photos below. Please email me at Anna.bamford@yahoo.co.uk Anna BamfordRidgewood Cottage, Burrows Lane

Minehead Male Voice Choir will be holding a fundraising concert next weekend. Find out about this event, plus details of local church services, in this week's newsletter from the Grabbist Hill Benefice here.

Believe it or believe it not, summer continues, which means another service of Evensong at All Saints' Church on Sunday, 14th July, at 6pm. Porlock's 'Friends in Harmony' will join us to swell the singing of a service that echoes the pre-reformation service of vespers. No pets in sight this Sunday, but drinks and nibbles … Continue reading Evensong This Sunday

Wootton Courtenay Village Hall 100 Club Draw Results for July: 1st prize - £30 - Trish Matthews2nd prize - £20 - Brian and Margaret O’Hara3rd prize - £12.50 - Alan and Sue Rowe Congratulations to the lucky winners. They have received their cash winnings. Nicky and Daphne, joint promoters

With tribute acts including The Carpenters, The Everly Brothers and The Eagles, August at The Regal promises some nostalgic nights out. Take a look at the full programme here.

I will be away tomorrow, so Mark has decided not to hold the coffee morning as it’s too much to cover the shop, Post Office and make coffees. Apologies to all who will miss out on their barista coffee, and sorry for such short notice. Sarah Fox