Agapanthus Free to Collectors

Agapanthus rescued from the nether regions here at Dunkery Pleck, part of a very substantial clump of agapanthus. We have more than enough, so please help yourself! Will split to make 6 or 7 individual plants (see photo below), but no idea of the colour as we don't remember (blue or white is usual). Paul … Continue reading Agapanthus Free to Collectors

Exmoor Police Update

Along with all the usual advice and schemes on offer, this month's Exmoor Update from Somerset and Avon Police includes tips on how to avoid being scammed by cold callers. Click here to read the newsletter in full.

‘Thinking Allowed’ Reminder

Monday 10th June This is a reminder that the next meeting of Thinking Allowed will be on Monday in the Villagers' Stores, 7-8pm with drinks available from 6.30pm. 'Engaging with Globalization' is the topic and here are some notes which raise some significant issues. The weather forecast suggests we may not be able to get … Continue reading ‘Thinking Allowed’ Reminder

Grabbist Hill Benefice Newsletter

This week's newsletter from the Grabbist Hill Benefice includes an updated list from the Food Cupboard of most needed donations, and of course details of local church services. Click here to read the newsletter in full.

All Saints’ Church News

Well, there is good news and then there is bad news! Let's start with some good news: believe it or not, summer has arrived and that brings Sung Evensong to All Saints' Church, Wootton Courtenay. The first Evensong service of this year is at 6pm on Sunday, 9th June. We will be joined again by … Continue reading All Saints’ Church News

Please Clear Up After Your Dog

Could I please politely ask that people clear up after their dogs on our driveway (which leads to the Bridleway in Lower Town). It’s not very pleasant having to dodge other people's dog mess. Thanks. Julie Jones

Update on Sunday Papers

This coming Sunday we are going to give the new system a run through. Volunteers who have kindly offered to take over dealing with the Sunday papers will be doing so in the foyer of the village hall, with pick up from 9am - 10am. The remaining papers will then be put in the rack … Continue reading Update on Sunday Papers

Porlock Open Gardens

This year's popular Porlock Open Gardens takes place on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd June, 2.00 - 6.00pm. This is an opportunity to see gardens which would not usually be open to the public, and the focus this year is on Bossington Lane gardens which overlook Porlock Bay. John Barnes Court gardens will also be … Continue reading Porlock Open Gardens

Freelance Grooming Service

Hi, my name is Izzy Bruce. After working for two years at a competitive eventing yard I am now offering a freelance grooming service. I am available for all your horse care needs:-day-to-day yard work-morning and evening stables-exercising (hacking/lunging etc)-holiday cover-getting ready for showing and grooming at one day events (quarter marks / plaiting, etc)-clipping, … Continue reading Freelance Grooming Service