Every year, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service asks local residents and businesses to take part in their annual precept survey. The five-minute form asks how people feel about the service they receive, and will influence the amount the Service receives from council tax in 2026/27. The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority … Continue reading Fire & Rescue Service Precept Survey

I'm having a clear out of the remainder of my props cupboard, and hanging up my light meter for good…remember those? Vases, crockery and bric-a-brac, all free -otherwise they'll go to the charity shop. If you're interested please phone me on 01643 841589. Erika Craddock

1 large heavy duty dog bed, suitable for a dog around the size of a Labrador. Waterproof and hard wearing. In excellent condition. External dimensions 42” x 32”. Internal dimensions 32” x 25”. Small donation the food cupboard, please. Call 07340 360526 if you're interested. Peter and Valerie Clapham

Amid all the thanks from Ruth Walker to everyone who enjoyed last week's Roman Feast, there were two glaring omissions, understandably! However, without the imagination, vision, enthusiasm and remarkable ability of Ruth to persuade people to do things, there would never have been the tribute to Rome. As for Terry: master Shield Maker, right hand … Continue reading Thank You to Ruth and Terry

The church service this Sunday (26th October at 11am) at All Saints' Church, Wootton Courtenay, is an Iona Community communion service. Amanda

Following my previous posts on technical issues, I want to help villagers understand how email accounts are being hacked, and offer some advice on how best to protect your email account. I've written an advice sheet which explains a security system called “two factor authentication”. It sounds complex but it's actually quite simple to understand, … Continue reading Email Security Advice Sheet

The Wootton Courtenay Theatre Club has two more screenings planned at the village hall for this year. The first, on 17th November, is the National Theatre’s acclaimed production of George Bernard Shaw’s ‘Mrs Warren’s Profession’. Starring Imelda Staunton and her daughter, Bessie Carter, the play explores the relationship between a former prostitute (Staunton) and her … Continue reading Theatre Club Future Screenings

Come along to Minehead Climate Fair on Saturday. Good Vibe Veg will be taking part, and there will be ideas galore to help you save the planet!

Harvest Festival Donation to the West Somerset Food Cupboard: an email of thanks from the Pantry Co-ordinator [written to Amanda]. On behalf of the clients, volunteers, staff and trustees of WSFC I would like to thank you and the congregation of All Saints Church for your generous food donation from your recent Harvest Festival service. … Continue reading Harvest Festival Donation Thanks

The Roman Feast in the village hall last Saturday was a rousing success, raising £1,050 for St Margaret’s Hospice. Click here to see a gallery of photos from the event.