The Wootton Courtenay Croquet Club was founded in 2010 by John Bell, and croquet has since become a well established village activity. We meet, weather permitting, at the lawn on the playing field, on Monday and Friday afternoons at 2.30pm, and we would really love to welcome some new members. Previous experience is not necessary. … Continue reading Wootton Courtenay Croquet Club

There will be a community ‘songs of praise’ service at All Saints’ Church on Sunday, June 13th at 11am.  All invited. Many thanks,  All Saints’ PCC

‘Thinking Allowed’ has enabled us to explore a number of questions including guilt, forgiveness and tolerance, and Covid continues to throw many new questions at us.  All are welcome to the next ‘Thinking Allowed’ which will be on Monday 14th June in Skye’s Bar Garden (Villagers’ Stores). The topic will be ’The highs and lows of … Continue reading Thinking Allowed – Asking Life’s Big Questions

Did you know that red letter days, the marking of something pleasant or enjoyable, originates from the church marking feast days in red in the liturgical calendar? This nugget and much more may be found in the latest newsletter from the Dunster Benefice: 4th-june-2021Download

We have some very well-matured Exmoor Pony Poo Multi-Purpose Compost at £5 a bag (around 25 litres). It is dark, friable and easy to handle, with a soil-like consistency, and it doesn't smell. It's wonderful multi-purpose stuff. You can collect bags from Holt Ball Farm, or we can deliver reasonable amounts to Wootton Courtenay and … Continue reading Exmoor Compost from Holt Ball Farm

A pre-skills employment course for construction is being held at West Somerset College. Initially the course was set up for those leaving the college this year, but there are some spaces still available. Any young people in West Somerset, up to the age of 25, who are wondering if construction might be a career for … Continue reading Construction Course at West Somerset College

Shop Prize Draw – May The winning numbers are: £25 12934£15 13023£10 12994 Andy Giles

Experienced Kitchen Assistant/Junior Chef required to join the team at Dunkery Beacon Country House, Wootton Courtenay. Morning and evening shifts, Wednesday to Sunday. Duties will include helping with food preparation, maintaining kitchen hygiene and plating up starters and desserts under the guidance of the Head Chef. Competitive hourly rate of pay. Please contact us by … Continue reading Dunkery Beacon Country House Job Vacancy

Spark Somerset is a local infrastructure charity providing free support and advice to voluntary sector groups and organisation across the county. They run the Volunteer Service, Spark a Change, helping hundreds of people in Somerset to volunteer each year. Through their work they aim to provide the skills and support to help groups and organisations … Continue reading Spark Somerset Support

With readings, prayers and the latest news from the Dunster Benefice, here is the latest newsletter: 28th-may-2021Download