Thank you very much to the people who have contributed clothes for the Obstacle Race. We now need only 4 waistcoats/gilets and 5 aprons, preferably big enough to fit all entrants. The title Obstacle Race may be a bit misleading. It simply requires participants to don items of clothing at set points in the race, … Continue reading Jubilee Races

The June Briefing from Somerset Waste Partnership is just a little early, ahead of all the refuse collection day changes for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Also this time: the latest on the Fixy van and Somerset's Repair Cafe network, garden waste renewals, bargain compost bins, and news of better recycling collections from flats. Click on … Continue reading SWP June Newsletter

Jack and Rory Capel have been selected to ride for England in the sport of Mounted Games for both The World Championships in France and the European Championships in Wales. We are running a televised Ascot races with lunch and tea at the village hall on Tuesday 14th June to raise funds for the team, … Continue reading Televised Ascot Races in the Hall

The June issue of Dunkery Tidings is now available to collect from the Village Stores for those who subscribe. Many thanks, Woody Tickner

The Platinum Jubilee long weekend is fast approaching and it is time to please DECORATE YOUR HOUSE for these celebrations. Don't forget that they are being judged on Thursday morning, so get the flags, bunting and flowers out ready for this. There is a prize for the winner. If you have not yet signed up … Continue reading Platinum Jubilee

I have today received notification from the NHS Somerset Community Pain Service that the referral to appointments waiting list has been extended by a further 6 weeks to a total of 34 weeks, despite my referral being marked as ‘urgent’. In view of this I can see no alternative but to find a private specialist, … Continue reading Do You Know of a Pain Specialist?

If you passed through Porlock on Wednesday you may have seen filming taking place in the village. This was part of a publicity campaign to highlight the amazing effort made by everyone involved with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. BBC Breakfast News spent most of the day filming the preparations for Porlock’s Jubilee events. All … Continue reading Filming in Porlock for Queen’s Jubilee Celebrations

St Petrock's Church are holding a Platinum Jubilee Heritage event on Thursday and Friday next week. With a link to the details, and all the local church news, the latest newsletter from the Dunster Benefice may be read via the link below: 27th-may-2022Download

NEW BOOK arriving 30 June 2022! Rowan The Exmoor PonyBy Dawn Westcott, author of bestseller, Wild Pony Whispering. "I am excited to bring you my new book, Rowan The Exmoor Pony. The beautiful cover artwork has been created by acclaimed equestrian artist, Rebecca de Mendonca, who has done a fantastic job reflecting the essence of … Continue reading Rowan the Exmoor Pony

Following on from previous email posts, there will be a meeting in the Village Hall on Thursday 9th June at 7.30pm to talk about the current issues surrounding the Villagers' Stores. The shop's Directors have endorsed this proposal, and have asked me to act as a neutral chairman. The meeting will be open to all, … Continue reading Villagers’ Stores Meeting in the Hall