With the persistent hot weather and my rain gauge only recording 2mm in the last two months, the risk of wildfires on the moor has reached a critical point. There are seven houses close to the moor in the Brockwell/Ford area of Wootton Courtenay. Two of us have thatched roofs. I want to ask everyone … Continue reading Fire Risk on the Moor

The next Repair Cafe in Porlock will be on Saturday 29th August. Bring your broken or damaged items for repair. Our volunteers are ready to help.

This is a final reminder that we will be holding the Village Hall AGM tonight, Tuesday 11th August at 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome! The minutes from last year’s AGM can be read here. (Only a small number of printed copies will be available at the meeting, so please read the online copy if you can.) … Continue reading Village Hall AGM Reminder

Saturday 15th August Following the People's Emergency Briefing in the hall last Saturday, I am taking action to start a regular Biodiversity Bimble in the Avill and Porlock Vale. This will involve a group of people going for a nice gentle walk in any given direction (which we would decide on collectively on the day, … Continue reading Biodiversity Bimble Group

Someone has lost a little gold stud earring, found in the garden room at the village shop. It's here, ready to collect. Sarah Fox

This month's magazine from the Exmoor National Park Authority includes separate links to a Blue Tongue information video and an advice line for farmers whose animals may be affected. There are also updates on the white-tailed eagle reintroduction on Exmoor, information about the Dark Skies Festival in October, and lots of opportunities to be part … Continue reading ParkLife Magazine – August 2026

The August newsletter from the Somerset Wildlife Trust includes updates on the pine marten reintroduction on Exmoor, info on how to volunteer with the Trust, how to enter their annual photography competition, and advice on gardening for wildlife. Click here to read the newsletter in your browser.

Monday, 17th August 'Is beauty in the eye of the beholder?' is the topic for our next Thinking Allowed on Monday, 17th August. Who defines what is and isn't beautiful? How is love related to beauty? Come and join us for what will be, I am sure, a lively evening, as we share our insights. … Continue reading Thinking Allowed

I'd like to thank everyone who took part in this year's fabulous Flower & Produce Show. I must say, I was amazed at how full the show benches were after such a difficult summer - you all deserve a round of applause! Our show judges tell us Wootton Courtenay puts on one of the best … Continue reading Flower & Produce Show Photos

The Big Conversation on Care The future of adult social care is being discussed at a national level, and people in Somerset have a chance to help shape it. The Independent Commission on Adult Social Care, chaired by Baroness Casey of Blackstock, has launched the Big Conversation on Care, a national engagement exercise designed to … Continue reading You Can Help Shape Adult Social Care