Apparently Lincoln Cathedral has rare Natterer's bats roosting in the cloister wall.  Follow the link in this week's Dunster Benefice Newsletter to watch a short video about these fascinating creatures:   5th Feb 2021

If you have received a letter from 'Next Door' (a neighbourhood network website) which mentions Claire's Kitchen, please ignore it.  I thought that some villagers might find it useful, but I've since realised it may be seen as unsolicited mail and therefore be unwelcome.  Please accept my apologies for any inconvenience caused. Best wishes, Claire … Continue reading Apology for ‘Next Door’ Letters

Are you fed-up with doing the same old walks?  Walking in Somerset is the website for you: http://www.walkinginengland.co.uk/somerset You can find hundreds of walks to download and print off for free, as well as books of walks, contact details for all the walking groups in the county, and much more. Whether you want to walk … Continue reading Walking in Somerset

Shop prize draw winning tickets - January 2021 £25.00 -  12190 £15.00  -  12285 £10.00  -  12228 Andy Giles

TV for sale: a 42" flat screen Panasonic Viera Plasma model with built in Freeview and integrated stand.  Excellent condition.  £85.  We can deliver locally. Please call 841241. John & Jane Bradley

Joan Marriott won 2nd Prize in January 2020 and January 2021 Jane Barbieri won in January 2019 and January 2021 What is your secret, ladies? Nicky Parnell

If you are the sort of person who likes to work out a puzzle in their spare time (not that you have any of course!),  you might like to have a little think about this conundrum. I have for many years bought old stamp collections and I have been able to use some of the … Continue reading Paddy’s Courtenay Conundrum

Congratulations to the following JANUARY 2021 winners 1st Prize - Jane Barbieri 2nd Prize - Joan Marriott 3rd Prize - Chris Busby Cash prizes have been delivered to the winners Nicky and Lesley - Promoters

Thank you everyone for your kind words of praise for Talking Players on Friday evening.  We enjoyed doing it and we can always rely on the lovely people of Wootton Courtenay to be an appreciative audience.  I echo your words: what a wonderful village we live in.  We are so grateful to Bill for sharing … Continue reading Thank You

This week, Claire's Kitchen is offering a Steak Night menu, Thai food, Chinese takeaway and a Valentine's menu.  What a smorgasbord! Claires Kitchen Steak Nights + Thai Menu Chinese Menu + Valentines Menu