Today's Village Clean-Up has been postponed until next weekend as the Met Office forecast is for heavy showers and high winds this morning (Saturday). A village email will be sent out as a reminder next week. Roz Griffin|Clerk – Wootton Courtenay Parish Council

A reminder that ceramicist Helen Jones will be opening her workshop today (Saturday) from midday. Come and enjoy a glass of mulled wine, and pick up a unique gift for that special person at the same time!

Monday 8th December A reminder that our next meeting will be on Monday where we will be discussing, 'What we have to celebrate.' No notes this time, but there will, as usual, be opportunities for those who wish to share their thoughts on this topic. This will be our pre-Christmas gathering when mince pies and … Continue reading Thinking Allowed Reminder

A gentle reminder - please donate Christmas presents (preferably unwrapped) to Home-Start. Your generosity can help make Christmas happier for local West Somerset families who are facing difficult times. Click here for all the details, including the age range of children receiving the presents. Home-Start will be collecting the presents from the village shop on … Continue reading Home-Start Christmas Presents

We look forward to seeing lots of you out for the Village Clean-Up on Saturday at 10am by the church steps. Don't forget to wear some hi-vis clothing and bring your own spade, brush, etc. The weather forecast for Saturday isn't looking very good and will probably be a bit rainy - if it is … Continue reading Village Clean-Up Reminder

The Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion service this Sunday, 6th December, in All Saints’ Church, Wootton Courtenay, is at 9.30am. Amanda

Exmoor National Park Authority (ENPA) is inviting young people aged 18–26 to join its new Youth Board, offering a unique opportunity to help shape the future of one of the UK’s most treasured landscapes. The organisation is seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and a strong connection to Exmoor. Those with interests in … Continue reading ENP Youth Board Applications

Somerset Council has launched a fully funded business support programme which is now available across Somerset. Funded through the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund, the programme offers up to six hours of free one-to-one support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Somerset. Whether someone is just starting out or looking to grow an existing … Continue reading Somerset Start Up & Grow

Timberscombe First School are hosting their Christmas Fayre again this year (see poster below). The money raised will go to Friends of Timberscombe First School, who support the school with funds towards activities, equipment and resources. This year we are hoping to purcahse new PE equipment and musical instruments for the children. There will be … Continue reading Timberscombe School Christmas Fayre

Advent and Christmas at All Saints’ Church, Wootton Courtenay I suppose it would be a bit odd if it wasn’t busy at the church at this time of year? The first Sunday of Advent was 30th November, and now it’s busy all the way to the late evening service at 11.30pm on Christmas Eve. Thursday, … Continue reading Advent and Christmas at All Saints’