On 5th October there was a very interesting site visit for local people from Timberscombe and Wootton Courtenay given by John Ebsary, Forestry England forester for Exmoor and Quantocks, and his team. We were given a good understanding of the Forest Plan and its objectives: Conservation, Environment, Recreation and Timber income. We were told that … Continue reading Forestry England Site Visit Follow-Up

Every year we ask our communities and businesses about the level of precept (council tax contribution) for the Fire and Rescue Service. This consultation is open now until midday on 30th November. We would like to hear from as many people as possible across Devon and Somerset to better understand our residents’ views. Please click … Continue reading Fire & Rescue Service Consultation

The Holnicote team are organising an engagement event to update members of the local community on the work we’ve been carrying out this year. During the evening we will provide updates on the projects being run across the estate, as well as brief introduction to the landscape recovery scheme and beaver release in the region … Continue reading Holnicote Community Update Event

For news of local church services, the latest newsletter from the Grabbist Hill Benefice may be read here.

Take Three Girls presents: ‘The Breath of Life’ by David Hare Wootton Courtenay Village Hall, this Saturday, 21st October A moral tale of two women whose lives are interwoven in ways neither of them yet understands. Biting, sometimes funny and deeply affecting, the act of telling becomes as significant as the act of listening. For … Continue reading ‘The Breath of Life’ Reminder

Apologies, the time for this Friday's Pilates class at Timberscombe Village Hall with Nico is 7.00pm - 8.00pm, not 7.30pm as previously stated. Lesley Webb

With Agas back on, or your slow cookers at the ready, why not try our range of ‘Gordon Rhodes’ gourmet sauce mixes to make a really tasty meal with very little effort! I love the names they’ve given them and the Bish Bash Bosh will be perfect with the Kendle sausages to make a delicious … Continue reading Nice and Easy Meals

Don't Miss This! An uplifting story - charming, understated and completely enjoyable. While seeming implausible it also happens to be absolutely true! We think you will love it and, as befits the spirit of the film, your generosity in the retiring collection will be helping others at the same time. Mary Noble and Barbara O’Keefe … Continue reading The Duke / John Peel’s Shed

We have two Ukrainian ladies arriving at Middle Burrow on Saturday. These lovely ladies are fleeing from Odessa. The ladies will be staying in our B&B rooms for a short period whilst Anya’s daughter, who works and lives in Butlin's, finds accommodation for them all to share. We are welcoming them into our home but … Continue reading Microwave Needed

As part of a West Somerset tour, Jen Warwick (former Wootton Courtenay stalwart), Rachel Rose and Ruth Gasperini are to bring their latest production to Wootton Courtenay Village Hall on Saturday 21st October – this Saturday! After the much acclaimed and darkly powerful Agnes of God in March, Jen’s latest, ever-professional direction is a lighter … Continue reading Take 3 Girls at Wootton Courtenay