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

Crocosmia 'Lucifer' free to collect from Dunkery Pleck. Just inside the gate as usual…just help yourself (see photos below). There's also some michaelmas daisies if you enjoy weeds (!) but the pollinators love them. Paul & Nicky Scott

The Harvest Festival service starts at 6pm on 6th October in All Saints' Church, followed by Harvest Supper in the village hall. Graham Harvey, former agricultural editor for ‘The Archers’, will give the service reflection. Please sign up in the shop if you’d like to join us for a traditional Harvest Supper of homemade soup, … Continue reading Harvest Festival and Supper

On 10th October, from 10am to noon, Porlock Community Library celebrates its 10th anniversary as a community led library. Everyone is invited to join us for coffee and cake to mark the success of the first ten years of this community library project. Amanda

Just a reminder…… See you there!Mary

There is no service at All Saints’, Wootton Courtenay, this Sunday,29th September. There are communion services at St Michael’s in Alcombe at 10am and St Petrock’s at 11am. Amanda

Monday 7th October at 7pm The next Thinking Allowed will be Monday 7th October at 7pm in the Villagers' Stores. The bar will be open from 6.30pm. The topic will be 'Freedom of Speech.' Are there limits to freedom of speech - if so, what are they? Notes to help stimulate our thinking will be … Continue reading Thinking Allowed