Someone has lost a little gold stud earring, found in the garden room at the village shop. It's here, ready to collect. Sarah Fox

This month's magazine from the Exmoor National Park Authority includes separate links to a Blue Tongue information video and an advice line for farmers whose animals may be affected. There are also updates on the white-tailed eagle reintroduction on Exmoor, information about the Dark Skies Festival in October, and lots of opportunities to be part … Continue reading ParkLife Magazine – August 2026

The August newsletter from the Somerset Wildlife Trust includes updates on the pine marten reintroduction on Exmoor, info on how to volunteer with the Trust, how to enter their annual photography competition, and advice on gardening for wildlife. Click here to read the newsletter in your browser.

Monday, 17th August 'Is beauty in the eye of the beholder?' is the topic for our next Thinking Allowed on Monday, 17th August. Who defines what is and isn't beautiful? How is love related to beauty? Come and join us for what will be, I am sure, a lively evening, as we share our insights. … Continue reading Thinking Allowed

I'd like to thank everyone who took part in this year's fabulous Flower & Produce Show. I must say, I was amazed at how full the show benches were after such a difficult summer - you all deserve a round of applause! Our show judges tell us Wootton Courtenay puts on one of the best … Continue reading Flower & Produce Show Photos

The Big Conversation on Care The future of adult social care is being discussed at a national level, and people in Somerset have a chance to help shape it. The Independent Commission on Adult Social Care, chaired by Baroness Casey of Blackstock, has launched the Big Conversation on Care, a national engagement exercise designed to … Continue reading You Can Help Shape Adult Social Care

Wootton Courtenay Village Hall7.00 for 7.30pmThis Saturday, 8th August The PEOPLE’S EMERGENCY BRIEFING FILM will be screened tomorrow in the Village Hall at 7.30pm. Complimentary light refreshments will be served from 7.00. We are delighted that the screening has proved to be highly popular and that all tickets have been allocated. We will not be … Continue reading People’s Emergency Briefing

This month Natalie Black will be bringing her Adele tribute to The Regal Theatre on the 28th, in her Hometown Glory Candlelight Concert. That's followed by Andre Rieu's Summer Concert, Viva Maastricht, on the 29th, which celebrates 20 years since his first concert in his home town. Find out more via this link.

Does anyone have a spare set of binoculars which we could borrow for the Beaver Walk on Tuesday evening, please? We would collect them from you and return pronto. If you can help, perhaps you could send me an email at: cthlle@btinternet.com. Thank you.Catherine Llewelyn-Evans

Somerset Wildlife Trust have released a bumper issue of their Community Updates magazine, which offers information on events, training and opportunities to volunteer. It's an invaluable resource if you're interested in local environmental projects, or even if you just enjoy spending time in nature. Click here to go to the online version of the magazine.