This week's newsletter from the Grabbist Hill Benefice features 'Chance Encounters', a monthly group which meets at St Michael the Archangel in Alcombe for table tennis, board games and tea. Find out more here.

Monday 7th October at 7pm This is a reminder that the next Thinking Allowed will be next Monday (7th October) at 7pm in the Villagers' Stores. The bar will be open from 6.30pm. 'Freedom of Speech' is the topic we shall be exploring. There are some reflections for our conversation here. All are welcome - … Continue reading Thinking Allowed

I’m pleased to introduce the ninth SRA annual report, for 2023-24. The report is available to read here. Alternatively, you can read the report online at SRA Annual Report 2023-24 - Somerset Rivers Authority. In the report, you will find details of dozens of SRA-funded activities across Somerset between 1st April 2023 and 31st March … Continue reading Somerset Rivers Authority Report

With special government funding provided by Active Travel England, Exmoor National Park Authority (ENPA) will be exploring how to improve the infrastructure for walking, cycling and any active travel in and around the National Park. The funds can be used to consult with local communities and visitors. You can find out more about Active Travel … Continue reading Active Travel on Exmoor

Exmoor Day is a day when we take a moment to celebrate all that Exmoor National Park offers to the world. We encourage everyone who loves Exmoor to celebrate this special place in their won way, in person or digitally. This year it’s an extra special one, as it marks Exmoor having officially been a … Continue reading Exmoor Parklife Update

National Grid will be doing some planned cutting back of trees in the Recreation Ground today (Thursday 3rd October). The areas affected will be near the steps at the Butts Lane entrance and near Eddie’s field. The work will be completed the same day. Apologies for the short notice but National Grid only gave me … Continue reading Recreation Ground Tree Cutting

We would like to thank Roger Carrick, Chris Binnie and Patrick Hoyte for their extremely well researched, informative and entertaining talk on The History of Wootton Courtenay. It was well attended by an appreciative audience who donated a generous £250 to the retiring collection. This will go to two worthy causes: The Air Ambulance and … Continue reading Village Talks Thank You

The interest in the illustrated talks on the History of Wootton Courtenay at the Village Hall on Tuesday 1st October reminded us that during – and despite – the Covid lockdown constraints, the village published the book whose front cover is depicted above, on the 75th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War. … Continue reading Wootton Courtenay History

I am looking for someone to plod round on my beautiful old gentleman. He is a 16.2 thoroughbred, semi retired but still needs to plod a couple of times a week. He is as “bombproof” as can be for a horse, but sadly I am unable to ride any more. If interested in plodding round … Continue reading Rider Wanted for Older Horse

Statice - aka sea lavender - posies are now in the village shop Want a pop of colour over the winter, or to use for dried flower arranging? If so then please do take a posy or two from the village shop (donation to charity, please) or contact me on: anniedutton30@gmail.com at Huntscott Cottage if … Continue reading Posies in the Village Shop