Our local community service is on Sunday, 11th December at 11am in All Saints' Church, Wootton Courtenay (wear yer vest!). With an opportunity to choose your favourite hymn, Advent or otherwise, and to sing it with gusto. Everyone warmly invited to this most enjoyable hymn-fest. Refreshments provided. Many thanks. Amanda Elliott

Monday 12th December The next gathering for Thinking Allowed will be on Monday 12th December, 6.30 for 7.00pm in the Villagers' Stores. Drinks available from 6.30pm. The topic will be 'Christmas - Joy or Struggle?' Some notes to initiate the conversation can be found here. In order to make our meeting more festive, contributions of … Continue reading Thinking Allowed

I thought it might be worth explaining how the village email system works, so that you all know how best to use it. Your messages arrive in the inbox during the day and evening, and then at around 8.30pm I sit down to post them on the website. I usually check the inbox again at … Continue reading Village Email System Explained

Please note the last day to deliver Christmas presents to the shop for families being helped by Home-Start West Somerset is SUNDAY 11th DECEMBER. Many thanks for your continued support for this wonderful (and essential) local charity. Mike O’Keefe

A WORLD CLASS PERFORMANCE IN THE VILLAGE HALL SLEEPING BEAUTY from the Royal Opera House Tuesday 13th December - 6.30 for 7.00pm Come and enjoy a beautiful story, perfect dancing, sublime music and magical scenery. Held in the warmth and comfort of our own village hall. A perfect start to Christmas. Valerie Clapham

I want to recommend a Tai Chi Shibashi teacher, Jane Snell, who helped me get back the strength in my legs after serious knee and balance problems. I attended her weekly class in Minehead, and subsequently online during Covid, to improve and maintain my balance and overall fitness. I now happily go on long walks … Continue reading Tai Chi Shibashi Classes

Thank you Wootton Courtenay for all the support you gave to ‘Witness For the Prosecution’ - by acting in it, lending props, offering advice on court costume and procedure, or attending performances. Your contribution is greatly valued. Mary Noble

Bill Hogg has kindly donated a Christmas tree and George and Joan Burnell's daughters have given permission for the tree to be located on the forecourt/old petrol pump area, to give the centre of the village a festive feel. We are looking for decorations for the tree, so if anyone has spare baubles or outdoor … Continue reading Village Christmas Tree

Congratulations to the following DECEMBER 2022 winners: 1st Prize - Jean and Dennis Gay2nd Prize - Ruth and Terry Walker3rd Prize - Roger Pope Cash prizes have been delivered to the winners. Nicky and Lesley - Promoters (07818 408784)