October 2026 at The Regal Theatre

There are capers galore as October kicks off at The Regal Theatre, starting at the beginning of the month with High School Musical, live on stage, presented by inclusive theatre companies Mads and Oasis. Then on 5th October The Pantaloons bring their own brand of Shakespearean mayhem to Twelfth Night - expect cross-dressing, chaotic fights … Continue reading October 2026 at The Regal Theatre

Agapanthus Free to Collectors

We have four large clumps of Agapanthus 'Marchant's Cobalt Cracker' on our driveway here at Crockford (lower town), free to collectors. Each clump will divide into several sizeable plants, or could be put in a large pot. It is a superb variety with rich dark blue flowers, drought-tolerant, fully hardy and free-flowering in borders or … Continue reading Agapanthus Free to Collectors

Lighthouse Talk at St Petrock’s Church

Our next St Petrock's History Group talk is on Monday 14th September. It promises to be a very interesting presentation by Rear Admiral Ian Moncrieff CBE, who served in the Royal Navy for 34 years and now lives on Exmoor. We look forward to seeing you there! Marion Jeffrey

Dickensian Feast Tickets

DICKENSIAN FEAST TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN THE VILLAGE SHOP Everyone is welcome In Aid of St Margaret's Hospice Tickets £20 each

‘Madama Butterfly’ Screening

The autumn screening for the Wootton Courtenay Theatre Club, on Monday, 21st September at 7 for 7.30pm, is Puccini's 'Madama Butterfly' from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Tickets on the door £12.50. See poster above for more info. Amanda

West Somerset Railway 1940s Weekend

12th & 13th September 2026 Fancy a chance to time travel back to the 1940s next weekend? There’ll be a full steam train service with something to see at every station along the line, including vintage vehicles, live singers, make-do-and-mend and cooking on the ration demonstrations, and lots of displays giving an insight into life … Continue reading West Somerset Railway 1940s Weekend

Gardening Club Talk: ‘Tulips’

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’

Village Transport Scheme Guidance

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

Bulk Village Compost Order

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

Village Talks

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