Pine plantations are sometimes criticised for being uninspiring tracts of woodland, occupying space which could support a more diverse ecology. However, Raynor Winn's book 'Landlines' throws a different light on these maligned trees (see below). I myself have seen the blue haze on hot, still days across Wootton Ridge. So, pine forests are not all … Continue reading In Praise of Pine Forests

There is no church service at All Saints' Church, Wootton Courtenay, this Sunday, 22nd October. There is a service at St George's, Dunster, to celebrate the new Grabbist Hill and Exmoor Coastal Benefices. This service, taken by Bishop Ruth of Taunton, is at 11am. Next Sunday, 29th October, will be a patronal day service at … Continue reading Church Services

And for all the Repair Cafe dates till the end of this year:

On 5th October there was a very interesting site visit for local people from Timberscombe and Wootton Courtenay given by John Ebsary, Forestry England forester for Exmoor and Quantocks, and his team. We were given a good understanding of the Forest Plan and its objectives: Conservation, Environment, Recreation and Timber income. We were told that … Continue reading Forestry England Site Visit Follow-Up

Every year we ask our communities and businesses about the level of precept (council tax contribution) for the Fire and Rescue Service. This consultation is open now until midday on 30th November. We would like to hear from as many people as possible across Devon and Somerset to better understand our residents’ views. Please click … Continue reading Fire & Rescue Service Consultation

The Holnicote team are organising an engagement event to update members of the local community on the work we’ve been carrying out this year. During the evening we will provide updates on the projects being run across the estate, as well as brief introduction to the landscape recovery scheme and beaver release in the region … Continue reading Holnicote Community Update Event

For news of local church services, the latest newsletter from the Grabbist Hill Benefice may be read here.

Take Three Girls presents: ‘The Breath of Life’ by David Hare Wootton Courtenay Village Hall, this Saturday, 21st October A moral tale of two women whose lives are interwoven in ways neither of them yet understands. Biting, sometimes funny and deeply affecting, the act of telling becomes as significant as the act of listening. For … Continue reading ‘The Breath of Life’ Reminder

Apologies, the time for this Friday's Pilates class at Timberscombe Village Hall with Nico is 7.00pm - 8.00pm, not 7.30pm as previously stated. Lesley Webb