There will be a 10 pm service of communion in All Saints’ Church, Wootton Courtenay, on Christmas Eve. Also, the church will be open all day Christmas Eve, with the lights on, so anyone who wishes to may enjoy some peace and quiet before Christmas. Amanda Elliott

It's Christmas Eve already! The latest update from the Dunster Benefice includes readings from Isaiah and John, and details of local church services over the festive season. Click here to read it in full.

I write to thank you for your generosity with the ‘Christmas card in the window’ project this year. I have banked £25 via the Post Office with the DEC supporting the Ukraine appeal. We have over £120 of cash donations for the local food cupboard, which I have organised to be delivered for January when … Continue reading Christmas Card Donations

The Carol Service for All Saints' Church, Wootton Courtenay, will be in the church at 6pm on Friday, 23rd December. Drinks and nibbles follow the service. Amanda Elliott

The latest update from Somerset West and Taunton Council is a bumper issue, containing information on the council office's opening hours over Christmas as well as news on how to access help and support over the festive period. There is also a reminder of the revised waste collection schedules over Christmas, and details on planned … Continue reading SWT Newsletter

CAROL SINGING ROUND THE VILLAGE CHRISTMAS TREE (opposite the shop) Wednesday, 21st December, 6.00 - 7.00pm Please join us next Wednesday for rousing Christmas carols and good cheer! Carol sheets will be provided. Skye’s Bar will be open from 5.00pm, for pre-carolling drinks! Daphne, Andy and Ingrid

Last night's screening of 'Elf' was great fun, with bucks fizz and mulled wine on offer and a table laden with Christmas nibbles. Villagers arrived resplendent in festive attire, which resulted in some memorable photographs (see below - thank you, Greta). Thank you to all who helped set out the hall, manned the door, brought … Continue reading ‘Elf’ Thank You

A discussion on prayer, led by Brian Castle, will be at Skye's on Monday, December 19th at 6.15pm. The bar will be open and seasonal comestibles provided. Many thanks. Amanda Elliott

A very big thank you for the wonderful generosity shown once again by the villagers of Wootton Courtenay. Father Christmas will soon be delivering lots of lovely presents to the children being supported by Home-Start West Somerset. The Manager and team pass on their grateful thanks to you all. Merry Christmas! Mike O’Keefe

The Ho Ho Ho Down held recently in the Village Hall was a great success, despite the arctic conditions which sadly prevented some ticket holders joining us. Nevertheless, there was a good attendance with plenty of dancing and singing! We would like to say a special thank you to Brian Heaton for the music and … Continue reading Barn Dance Thanks