It's Fixy McFixface's first birthday (don't try saying that too quickly), and the latest update from Somerset Waste Services includes some stats on the scheme's success rate. There's also information on how to prevent fires in your household refuse bins. Click here to read the update in full.

With a passage from Matthew's Gospel on how Jesus healed the sick, the latest newsletter from the Dunster Benefice may be read here.

Monday 12th June This is a reminder that the next gathering for Thinking Allowed will be on Monday 12th June, 6.30 for 7pm in the Villagers' Stores or in the Garden if the weather allows it - and the weather forecast makes the garden a distinct possibility. Drinks available from 6.30pm and we conclude at … Continue reading Thinking Allowed

The lucky winners of June’s 100 Club draw have received their cash prizes and are - in first place, Joseph Roake, second place Elsie Pope and third place Amanda Elliot. Nicky and Lesley (joint promoters)

Lost: Grill from front of old tractor Either on the road between Ranscombe and the Playing Field or, more likely, on the Playing Field itself. Any information to Rob or Mike Reed please: reeddop@gmail.com Rob Reed

Pair of very large matching jugs, 9 inches high. Great for tall flowers. Make a big statement! £12 for the pair.Collectable German Lippelsdorf model of a little girl feeding a calf. £7.00.Beautiful mare and foal sculpture. £15 or near offer.Large blue and white oval plate/dish. £7 or near offer. Vintage.Little vintage grey & white foal. … Continue reading Nice Things for Sale

I have 2 fastigiate yews in pots free to anyone who would like to give them a new home. One is a golden yew, the other is green. Please email me at ingridpopplewell@gmail.com if you are interested. Ingrid Popplewell

Has anyone in the village got a simple electric cooker that they could lone us for a few weeks while we are waiting for our new range to arrive? If you can help, please email me at ingridpopplewell@gmail.com Thank you, Ingrid

Monday June 26th in the Village Hall You may remember that at the last village talk I said that we would break for the summer, which was my intention, until I got an offer that I couldn’t refuse - and which several people on the night urged me not to refuse! The offer was for … Continue reading Village Talk on Artificial Intelligence

I just wanted to pass on our thanks to Mike O'Keefe for the hanging baskets and brackets that he has given us to help enhance the shop front. Also, thank you to Mark Oxtoby who, on the spot, went and fetched his tools to help put the brackets up. Great job, they look lovely! The … Continue reading Croft Cottage Meals Back in Stock