Devon Pilgrim offers people the chance to take a 'journey of the heart', on routes which include Dartmoor and the ancient seat of the Bishops of Exeter, in Crediton. With links to further details on this opportunity, here is the latest newsletter from the Dunster Benefice: 20th-august-2021Download

I have just spoken to our contractor for the surface dressing works and he has confirmed that the whole programme is running approx. 10 days behind. You may not be aware that this program has to dynamically change regularly as it is extremely weather dependent and temperature critical – the rain of the past few … Continue reading Road Closure Update

A Repair Café is a workshop run by volunteers with the intention of helping others to repair domestic items. People bring along a broken item, tap into volunteer expertise to fix it, receive help to fix it themselves or at least some advice about what the best course of action might be. A cuppa and … Continue reading Repair Café Coming Soon

With details of a Bring and Share Benefice Tea in September, here is the latest newsletter from the Dunster Benefice: 13th-august-2021Download Apologies for the late posting - somehow it became entangled in the email system and I didn't see it until today. Marion Jay

The shop will be open as usual on Wednesday but unfortunately no Post Office services will be available. Apologies for any inconvenience.. Andy

Lesley Roake spotted what may have been a wallaby while out for a walk yesterday (16th). Large ears, short arms and a big hop. Has anyone else encountered a Skippy-like creature while on their daily constitutional? In other news, there was a 30-second power cut in parts of the village yesterday morning. It may have … Continue reading Wootton Courtenay Wildlife

Congratulations to the following AUGUST 2021 winners: 1st Prize - Mary Noble2nd Prize - Chris Busby3rd Prize - Maggie Harris Cash prizes have been delivered to the winners. Nicky and Lesley - Promoters

Keen gardeners will be showing off their green-fingered talents as they take part in the annual Porlock Open Gardens Weekend. This year’s event, which takes place this coming weekend - Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th August - from 2-6pm, will give visitors the chance to explore gardens of all styles and sizes across the village. … Continue reading Have a Blooming Good Time in Porlock This Weekend

It’s that time of year again and I will be placing an order for DALEFOOT compost at the end of August, for delivery about a week later. For newcomers - we have in recent years placed a bulk order for this compost, which is made mainly of sheep’s wool and bracken. It has been very … Continue reading Dalefoot Compost

Regretfully today's 'Thinking Allowed' (Monday 9th August) has been cancelled. There is a high likelihood of rain during the day and during the time we are due to meet. Although we can, legally, meet inside, it is important that everybody feels safe as far as Covid is concerned and, with the numbers attending (and it … Continue reading ‘Thinking Allowed’ Cancelled