Thanks to all members and guests who came to last night's successful meeting. Ingrid gave a very informative presentation on photo book making, and as promised she has provided this information sheet. Our next meeting will be on 5th September, when we will be showing our photos of 'Garden', 'Coast', and 'Our Church' (same topics … Continue reading Photography Club Follow-Up

For the plantaholics amongst you, we noticed yesterday a profusion of ivy broomrape under the yew in the churchyard. This is a parasitic plant which grows on the roots of ivy. It has no leaves or chlorophyll, taking all its nutrition from the host plant. It's not rare so much as unusual, and confined mainly … Continue reading Ivy Broomrape in Churchyard

We would like to invite anyone who might be interested in joining us to a play reading in The Village Hall on Monday July 15th at 7.30pm. We have decided to hold readings of prospective plays, partly as an exercise in selecting a suitable script, and partly to give new people the opportunity to become … Continue reading The Dunkery Players Need You!

Tuesday 16th July at 7pm 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, agreed at our last meeting, is what we make of the rise of the far right across Europe and how does it affect our lives. … Continue reading Thinking Allowed

A member of a local walking group has lost a walking pole, somewhere between The Old Dairy at Timberscombe and Wootton Courtenay. He thinks it was when he stopped to take off his coat at a stile. If you spot the stick please could you take it home and contact me on la.webb@btinternet.com, so I … Continue reading Lost Walking Stick

Photography Club Meeting - Tuesday 9th July at 7:30pm in the Village Hall Members free. £3 for guests. The main presentation at this meeting will be by Ingrid Popplewell, on the subject of Photobooks. There will be inspiration on how to present your best pictures and projects using various photobook techniques, from commercial to completely … Continue reading Photography Club Meeting

Because of the threat of inclement weather (in July!), the pet blessing service today (Sunday 7th) at 5pm has been relocated to the church. All furry friends still warmly invited. Refreshments for all will follow the service. Amanda

The Wootton Courtenay Flower and Produce Show takes place in just one month now, on Tuesday August 6th 2024. Hopefully you are all thinking about your potential entries! It is definitely not just about winning prizes. For me, it is about celebrating the growers, makers and bakers of our village to create a joyful and … Continue reading Flower & Produce Show Reminder

Have you ever toyed with the idea of writing and publishing your own book? If the answer is yes, now there is a great chance to learn how to get started. Writers' Weekend in Dunster introduces three great workshops this August: 'How to Publish Your Own Book', 'Poetry Writing' and 'Introduction to Bookbinding' The workshops … Continue reading Attention All Writers!