Somerset Sight was founded in 1919 to support people with sight loss across the county. We are looking for volunteers to be individually matched with a sight impaired person in their local area. We have many lonely and isolated people who would love a volunteer visitor. If you have a couple of hours to spare … Continue reading Somerset Sight: Local Volunteers Needed

There is an update on the West Somerset Food Cupboard in this week's newsletter from the Grabbist Hill Benefice. Click here to find out more.

The wrong days were given in yesterday's message about the Harvest Festival in All Saints Church. The festival will be held on Sunday October 6th, and the flower arrangers will meet at 10.30am on Saturday 5th October. All volunteers welcome. If you can help please let me know - email sara.alverstoke@live.co.uk Sara Maskell

It is the Harvest Festival in All Saints Church on Sunday October 6th. Unfortunately, some of our team who arrange the flowers are on holiday. We would be grateful for any assistance you might be able to offer. No experience necessary - just enthusiasm! We will meet at 10.30am on Saturday 5th October. If you … Continue reading Church Flowers

Unfortunately, due to reoccurring distribution problems, we will no longer be stocking the West Somerset Free Press. I have come to this conclusion after weeks of trying to sort it out through emails and phone calls, which sadly haven’t made a lot of difference! You should still be able to pick one up in Minehead … Continue reading No More Free Press at Shop

Forthcoming Events Monday 23rd September7.00 for 7.30PRESENT LAUGHTERAndrew Scott's outstanding performance in this hilarious Noel Coward adaptation earned him an Olivier Award for the best actor of the year.Tickets £12.50 on the door. Monday 28th October7.00 for 7.30BIZET’S CARMENCarmen at its most spectacular from the Arena Di Verona with stage direction by Franco Zeffirelli.Set in … Continue reading Wootton Courtenay Theatre Club

A package should have been delivered to me at Burrow Farm yesterday morning, but from the photo below it looks as though it was left in someone’s conservatory. If you have received the parcel or recognise the background, please call me on 01643 841833. Many thanks, Maggie Robertson

14th & 15th September West Somerset steam railway is holding a special event this weekend celebrating the sights and sounds of the 1940s, featuring lots of musical performances, costumed performers and a range of events happening at stations along the line. Discounted advance tickets are available on the railway’s website. On Saturday night there will … Continue reading West Somerset Railway ’40s Weekend

All Saints' Church, Wootton Courtenay, 'Songs of Praise' service O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay! Our 'Songs of Praise' service is back at All Saints' after its summer break. The service is in the Church on 15th September, starting at 11am. Usual format - hymns chosen by the congregation; a bit of poetry; the odd thought … Continue reading ‘Songs of Praise’ Service

Wootton Courtenay Village Hall 100 Club Results for September 1st prize of £30 cash to Annie Dutton2nd prize of £20 cash to Jackie Macbeth3rd prize if £12.50 cash to Dawn Mackie Congratulations to the lucky winners. They have received their prizes. Nicky and Daphne, joint promoters