You may have read in the paper or seen online that Richard Scatchard (also known as Richard Dunlop), who lives in Blenheim Road in Minehead, is wanted by police in relation to an ongoing murder enquiry. He is at large and is considered to be a risk to the public. Somerset & Avon Police have … Continue reading Police Hunt Suspect

We've just moved over to Wootton Courtenay from France and we'd like to buy a secondhand car. Our budget isn't huge but we need a runaround for shopping and house-hunting. Please email gerry@lavilleolivier.com if you can help. Tony and Gerry

The parish council bought a bench to commemorate the Coronation, which has now been installed at the far end of the recreation field with a lovely view back towards the village (see below). The bench was made in Dunster from a fallen oak tree from the edge of Conygar woodland. The parish councillors felt that … Continue reading Coronation Bench and Daffodils

The service at All Saints' Church, Wootton Courtenay, this Sunday, 29th October, is a service to celebrate All Saints'. This Sunday is the nearest to 1st November (All Hallows) so we will be marking the day with some 'saintly' poetry and hymns. The service of communion starts at 11am and will be followed by coffee … Continue reading Service for All Saints’

This December the Diocese of Bath and Wells will be inviting people to take part in 'Eco Advent: A Journey to Christmas', which will test your creative skills. Find out more in this week's update from the Grabbist Hill Benefice - click here to read it in full.

Pine plantations are sometimes criticised for being uninspiring tracts of woodland, occupying space which could support a more diverse ecology. However, Raynor Winn's book 'Landlines' throws a different light on these maligned trees (see below). I myself have seen the blue haze on hot, still days across Wootton Ridge. So, pine forests are not all … Continue reading In Praise of Pine Forests

There is no church service at All Saints' Church, Wootton Courtenay, this Sunday, 22nd October. There is a service at St George's, Dunster, to celebrate the new Grabbist Hill and Exmoor Coastal Benefices. This service, taken by Bishop Ruth of Taunton, is at 11am. Next Sunday, 29th October, will be a patronal day service at … Continue reading Church Services

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