This week's newsletter from the Dunster Benefice is shorter than usual: 18th-march-2022Download

A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to the collection through All Saints' Church for the Ukraine Appeal. Between us, we raised £583. This will be included in the Benefice-wide collection and forwarded to the appeal. With very many thanks. Amanda Elliott

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Have your say on protected landscapes. Below is a link to the Landscapes Review Consultation Survey. The consultation closes on 9th April. Government response to the Landscapes Review - Defra - Citizen Space Hazel MalcolmBusiness Support OfficerExmoor National Park Authority

We all know how fortunate we are living in this lovely village. Please could we search our homes to find at least one item which can be sold to aid the people of the Ukraine in their hour of desperate need? Andy already has the Post Office appeal in the village shop, making it easy … Continue reading Village Appeal for Ukraine

After many years of excellent work, Lizzie Dunn has decided to hand over her role as booking clerk for the village hall. I'm sure that anyone who has made a hall booking during Lizzie's tenure will agree that she has done a terrific job, and on behalf of the hall committee I would like to … Continue reading Changes to Village Hall Booking Arrangements

As many of you are aware, our resident shopkeeper Andy has told us that after over 4 years as our tenant, he has decided to move on in a different direction with his career. Andy has done sterling service during an unprecendented time in our history, made a real difference to the village with the … Continue reading Wootton Courtenay Villagers’ Stores

You may have seen the message saying that the Repair Cafe launches on Saturday March 26th at Porlock Village Hall from 10.00am to 12.00. If anyone would be willing to make a cake or biscuits for the cafe, please could they let me know at katharine.mckenzie@btinternet.com or on 07584 951693. Many thanks! Kate McKenzie

Congratulations to the following MARCH 2022 winners 1st Prize - Gwen Rose (gifted back to Village Hall)2nd Prize - Mary Hawksford3rd Prize - Heidrun Humphries (Cheque sent to 2nd prize winner, cash delivered to 3rd prize winner) Nicky and Lesley - Promoters