With a reminder that a Pet Service will be held on Wootton Courtenay Playing Field in July, this week's newsletter from the Grabbist Hill Benefice may be read here.

Hilary Carrick’s emails have been lost to the waiting world. That might be a good thing, but probably not, on balance; and it might well be a bore for Hilary’s correspondents. If you need to send an email to Hilary (who might be under HEC or Lady Carrick), please instead send them to me at … Continue reading Carrick Emails

There is no service at All Saints' Church this Sunday (30th June) but there is a United Benefice Service of Evening Praise at 6pm in St George's, Dunster. Everyone is warmly invited and there are refreshments after the service. Amanda

July’s copy of the Dunkery Tidings is available for collection from the Villagers’ Stores. Nicky Parnell

Temporary Road Closure Notification: Fairgarden Road, Wootton CourtenayFrom the junction with Butts Lane, southwards for a total distance of 85 metres [near Forge Cottage, Lower Town]. The works are expected to commence on 15th July 2024 and last for 5 days, to enable Wessex Water to carry out new connection works. The contractor has indicated … Continue reading Road Closure Notification

'Drought-Resistant, Sustainable Gardening' - A Talk by Tom Nielsen 7.30pm in the Village Hall (doors open at 7.00) A reminder that the Gardening Club talk in the village hall tonight will be given by Tom Nielsen, owner of Biocentric Plants near Wivi, who will be speaking about robust, insect-friendly plants which last for years. He'll … Continue reading Tom Nielsen Talk – Tonight!

On Saturday, 22nd June, a handsome bag from an up-market booksellers was left on the bench seat by our front door. The bag contains two also up-market history books, both published this year, one to accompany a current exhibition at the British Museum. This looks like a particularly generous, undeserved and anonymous gift. We have … Continue reading Anonymous Gift

The Sustainable Wootton Courtenay Committee has set up a small group, the Energy Efficiency Group, to offer support and information to those of us who are considering making our homes more energy efficient. With increasing energy prices and the need to reduce carbon emissions, we hope to be able to offer some support in the … Continue reading Sustainable Wootton Courtenay: Energy Efficient Homes