Linda Brooks' local police report has had a revamp, becoming the Neighbourhood Policing Newsletter.  With warnings about online scams, how to prevent theft, and the latest local crime statistics, it's an informative read:   Exmoor Beat Newsletter - March

With Easter now a month away, the latest newsletter from the Dunster Benefice reflects on the Ten Commandments:  5th March 2021

The road leading to the A39 will be blocked around Tivington until midnight tonight (Friday).  I don't have any information on the cause. If anyone encounters any further road blocks locally, please don't hesitate to contact the website and let us know so we can get the information out to the village. Marion Jay  

ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England) have advised that the latest guidance issued by the Government on 25th February regarding the 'roadmap to re-opening' indicates that village halls can only open for events such as film shows, art classes, craft groups, Parish Council meetings, table tennis, bowls and exercise classes - i.e. yoga and … Continue reading Wootton Courtenay Village Hall

Gourmet to Go chilled meals now back for Mothering Sunday weekend, with an extra treat of a Cream Tea available to collect on Sunday morning. Follow the link below. Looking for a change? Watch this space in the weeks come! Gourmet to Go Menu Mothering Sunday 2021 John and Jane Bradley

The winning numbers for the Village Shop Prize Draw in February are: £25      12373 £15       12451 (food box) £10       12426 Andy Giles

Can you work out what are the next two numbers in the following sequence:  3, 3, 5, 4, 4, 3, 5 ? And just as a random thought, not that it applies to many of us, but why is the word "abstemious" a little bit unusual?  To answer, phone Paddy on 841253 to not get … Continue reading Courtenay Conundrum

I am the Diabetes Prevention coordinator within the Somerset West & Taunton area. We are trying to increase awareness and access to the NHS National Diabetes Prevention Programme (NDPP) for residents within the Somerset West & Taunton area. The Somerset West & Taunton Diabetes Prevention programme is a free service for people who are at … Continue reading NHS National Diabetes Prevention Programme

THURSDAY 4th MARCH A fundraiser for Somerset Wildlife Trust and Surfers Against Sewage https://www.somersetwildlife.org/events/2021-03-04-story-plastic-film-night Once you have registered you will receive a link to the film ‘The Story of Plastic’, which you can watch online at any time up to and including the 4th March. The film lasts 1 hr 35 mins. You will also … Continue reading ‘Story of Plastic’ Film Night Reminder