All the local Christmas church services are listed in the latest newsletter from the Dunster Benefice. Click here to read it in full.

Recently, The George Joyce Trust became aware of a parishioner who may benefit from their help, and therefore we would like to remind the people of Wootton Courtenay what the Trust can do. The George Joyce Trust is here to help the people of Wootton Courtenay, Wheddon Cross and Winsford parishes. At this time, with … Continue reading The George Joyce Trust

Friday 23rd December, 6.00pm The Wootton Courtenay Carol Service will be on December 23rd, at 6pm in All Saints’ Church. This traditional service has been missing from the calendar since 2019, so we are very pleased to invite everyone to join us this year and celebrate Christmas in style! Carols, readings, poetry and a live … Continue reading All Saints’ Church Carol Service

The latest Exmoor Update from Somerset and Avon Police includes warnings about drink driving and speeding. Click here to read it in full.

The shop and Post Office will open as follows: Saturday 24th Dec: 8.00 – 11.00Sunday 25th Dec: ClosedMonday 26th Dec: ClosedTuesday 27th Dec: ClosedWednesday 28th – Saturday 31st: Open as usual 8.00 – 12.30Sunday 1st Jan: ClosedMonday 2nd Jan: ClosedTuesday 3rd Jan: 8.00 – 10.30Wednesday 4th onward: 8.00 – 12.30 Skye’s Bar Opening Fri 23rd … Continue reading Shop / Post Office / Skye’s Christmas Opening Times

Whilst walking from the pavilion in the recreation field down past the oak trees on the right hand side, I saw what I thought was a yellow flower, but it turned out to be a bright yellow dog poop bag thrown into the bushes. I can only hope it was a despicable visitor passing through … Continue reading Dog Poo Bag Litter

As has been tradition for many years, villagers may wish to display a card to fellow villagers in the shop window, giving a small charitable donation. The main window is now clear of posters and seems the ideal place to express greetings of the season to others. Let’s try to fill the window. Please do … Continue reading Village Christmas Cards

Saturday December 17th – Doors open at 7.00pm £5 per person - tickets on the door A reminder that this Saturday we will be showing the Christmas film 'Elf' at the village hall. Wear your Elf outfit, Christmas jumper or other festive clothingFree barHot mulled wineMince pies and Christmas foodJolly music We would welcome: Offers … Continue reading ‘Elf’ Reminder

The second of our two Advent discussions, led by Brian Castle, will be on Monday, 19th December at 6.15pm in Skye's Bar. Bishop Brian will open the discussion, which will be about prayer, and people will then be free to express their own views on the topic. The bar will be open and edibles - … Continue reading What is Prayer and What Does it Mean to You?

I lost a silver and bead necklace on Tuesday (yesterday) while walking from the village, down Brockwell Lane, through Brockwell woods, and back through the fields. If anyone finds it please could you contact me on 01643 841162. Ro Hoyte