Would it be an idea to co-ordinate a response to Chris Fraser's request yesterday for information on Bishop Chapman in Wootton Courtenay, so that we don't all assume someone else will do it, or all repeat the same thing? I am happy to pull it together. Anyone interested, please contact me at m.c.ball@btinternet.com Martin Ball

The latest newsletter from Sustainable Wootton Courtenay (compiled by Ruth Walker) brings news of a very worrying virus affecting that stalwart of British gardens, the blackbird. There's also an update from the Great British Beach Clean, some useful information on different types of lightbulb and their energy consumption, and a couple of good news stories … Continue reading SWC Newsletter – November 2025

The organisation Trauma Informed Schools and Communities are holding a support evening on Friday 14th November at the Minehead Eye for any adults who have been affected by the A396 coach crash. The session will explore how traumatic events within a community can affect individuals on an emotional, psychological and physical level. Click here to … Continue reading A396 Crash Trauma Support Event

Tuesday 25th November at 7.30pm in the Village HallA talk by Julian Wilford: 'Beekeeping on Exmoor and in Africa' Local apiarist Julian Wilford has had a lifetime of beekeeping, including time spent in Africa. He is a lively and engaging speaker, and this talk will cover the basics of beekeeping, as well as some of … Continue reading Gardening Club Talk

Is anyone going to Taunton on any of these dates: 17th, 18th, 20th 24th, 25th, or 27th November, and could give me a lift? I have a friend now living in Kingfisher Court, South Street, a few minutes walk from Marks and Spencers. She says it would be possible to leave the car at Kingfisher … Continue reading A Lift to Taunton

My name is Chris Fraser, from the Museum Committee of St. Thomas' College, Mount Lavinia, in Sri Lanka. Bishop James Chapman was the first Bishop of Columbo, in British Ceylon, and founder of our college almost 175 years ago. After his time in Ceylon, I believe he served at the parish of Wootton Courtenay. As … Continue reading Seeking Information on Bishop James Chapman

The service at All Saints’ Church, Wootton Courtenay, this Sunday, 9th November, is a service for Remembrance Sunday. The service will start promptly at 10.45am - please be in your seats by then. During the service we remember the fallen of Wootton Courtenay from the First and Second World Wars, and also remember all those … Continue reading Service of Remembrance

We still have a few orphaned items which haven’t found owners since our last gathering here. If you recognise anything (below), please do come and claim it. Simon Brown and Jeremy CurtisThe Old Rectory

Taunton Firepool poet, Graeme Ryan, and artist, Georgina King, will be presenting their most recent book, ‘The Dreaming of Hinckley Point’, at Porlock Community Library on Thursday, 13th November at 2pm. What would the poet Coleridge have made of the nuclear power station? See poster above for booking details. Booking essential. Amanda

Here it is! You won’t want to miss it! See you there! Mary Noble