Mark and I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and also take this opportunity to (once again) thank you all for your continued support. Please do join us in Skye’s Bar for a festive glass of mulled wine and mince pie after the Christmas carols around the tree this afternoon (Friday). … Continue reading The Villagers’ Stores

Please do come along for informal carols by the village Christmas tree this Friday 15th at 5pm. We should have carol sheets. Roz Griffin

The latest newsletter from the Board of the Villagers' Stores brings an update on the Christmas present donations for Home-Start. Click here to read it in full.

Tuesday 12th December - Wootton Courtenay Village Hall Matinee starts at 2.30pm (Mulled wine and mince pies from 2pm) There has been a change in licensing arrangements for this afternoon's screening of 'Get Santa'. The good news is that we will not be charging an entrance fee; instead there will be a retiring collection in … Continue reading ‘Get Santa’ is Now Free!

PCSOs Michelle and Linda will be at the Christmas Market at Cutcombe on December 13th with sign up packs for the Farm and Horse watch schemes, offering crime prevention and advice. Click here to read the latest update from the Exmoor Division of Somerset and Avon Police, which include local crime stats for the past … Continue reading Avon & Somerset Police Exmoor Update

The final draw of 2023 has taken place and the lucky winners have their cash prizes. CONGRATULATIONS to: 1st (£30) - Rose and Bruce Dascombe2nd (£20) - Caroline Freeman3rd (£12.50) - Paul and Nicky Scott Please look out for a message on the village website early in the New Year, inviting you to sign up … Continue reading 100 Club Winners

The second 'Thinking about Advent' is in the villagers' stores at 6.30 for 7pm this evening, Monday 11th December. The discussion, led by Brian Castle, entitled 'Following the Star', will consider the poem 'The Journey of the Magi' by TS Eliot. The bar will be open for refreshments and there will be cake and mince … Continue reading Thinking About Advent – Tonight!

Don’t forget we will be showing this tomorrow afternoon (Tuesday)! What better way to spend a cold or wet December afternoon than nibbling on a mince pie, sipping a mulled wine, and watching a feel good British Christmas film with friends! Warm hall, warm atmosphere, warm welcome. See you there! Mary Noble

A big thank you to the marvellous team who came to put up the Village Christmas Tree on Sunday afternoon: Bill for the tree, Ian for your expertise, John for Health & Safety, Nigel for muscle, Philip for support, Mark for the extras, Ingrid for lights and Roz for baubles.A job well done!

My wife Carol and I are really looking forward to moving into the village on the 19th December. I wonder if anyone may have a garage or a corner of a barn for rent, where I might be able to store my 22-year old Porsche Boxster? The old girl is in fabulous condition and doesn't … Continue reading Garage/Barn Space Wanted