A reminder that the deadline for notices for the December/January issue of Dunkery Tidings is 15th November. Events, messages of thanks, Christmas wishes, club meetings and get-togethers are all welcome. Please also feel free to send any feedback or ideas for the magazine - they are always appreciated. Email your contributions to: dunkerytidings@gmail.comAdele WealleansEditor, Dunkery … Continue reading Dunkery Tidings Reminder

A service for Remembrance Sunday is at All Saints’ Church, Wootton Courtenay, starting promptly at 10.45am today, 9th November. Amanda

A reminder that our next meeting will be on Monday where we will be discussing 'What are the ingredients of a good society? ' This is a fascinating topic as we look towards a budget, though finance can only be part of the story. What is the role of hope and vision? Is our society … Continue reading Thinking Allowed

The first Community Health and Help Drop-in session for Porlock Vale communities is at the Old School Centre, Porlock, on 20th November from 10am to 12.30pm. If you'd like to have a chat, seek advice or find support from any of the agencies listed (see poster below) just 'drop in'! Other agencies present will include … Continue reading Porlock Drop-In Session

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