We were so pleased that Alison and Jane, daughters of Joan and George Burnell, graced us with their presence at the ‘official’ opening of the seating outside the village hall. These seats are especially sited for people to enjoy the view of the village that Joan and George loved. We hope that they will prove … Continue reading The Seats are Officially Open!

Do we have a summer treat for you? Well, yes we do, with a screening of the Royal Ballet's 'La Fille Mal Gardee' or 'The Wayward Girl', showing at the village hall on Monday, 23rd June. The evening will start at 7pm with strawberries or raspberries and a summer punch. On this occasion, there will … Continue reading Theatre Club’s Summer Gala

The three lucky recipients of June’s cash prizes are TONY ANDREWS (£30), CHRISTIAN BUSBY (£20), JACKIE FRY (£12.50). Their winnings have been delivered. The names of all winners are posted under the 100 Club section (under 'Clubs') of the Wootton Courtenay village website. Nicky and Sharon, joint promoters

Over recent months, our efforts to bring a 25-metre, indoor, public swimming pool to Minehead have gathered momentum. We are receiving a business planning grant, we're joining forces with another local health and wellbeing group, and Minehead Town Council are designating land at their Recreation Ground for a pool. In addition we're being invited by … Continue reading Swimming Pool Consultation

You are warmly invited to the Village Hall AGMon Monday 7th July at 7.30pm in the village hall Everyone is welcome! This is your opportunity to hear what has kept the hall committee busyover the past year, and what we are planning for the future. Bar available. See you there! Alan Rowe

Once again a few folk, some hopefully jet lagged, are going to run, walk or amble around the near-enough parish boundary. My route (20 km, 750 m ascent) is all on public rights of way. No organisation, risk assessment or liability is taken or inferred by me posting this notice. We are starting at 8.30 … Continue reading Beating the Parish Boundary

The service at All Saints’ Church, Wootton Courtenay, this Sunday 8th June, is Sung Evensong starting at 6pm. Amanda

It seems there may be some confusion over which road is currently closed for works by National Grid, as 'Road Ahead Closed' signs have been placed on several different access points to the village. Just to clarify: the closure currently applies to Ranscombe Road only. You will be notified via email before National Grid move … Continue reading Road Closure Clarification

This month's newsletter from Sustainable Wootton Courtenay includes advice on which lightbulbs use the least energy, the latest stats on the retail industry's reduction of plastic bag usage, a new sustainability initiative by Ikea to help small businesses, and an extraordinary story of cetacean communication which enabled a diver to save a dolphin's life. Read … Continue reading SWC Newsletter – June 2025

A reminder that the deadline for any entry into the July issue of Dunkery Tidings is the 15th of June. I really do want to get more of the community involved, so please consider advertising any events you have coming up, and encourage others to send in anything that they think would be interesting. Adele … Continue reading Dunkery Tidings Deadline