Silvertrees Delivery Delay

We are expecting a delivery at Silvertrees (on the road to Burrow) on Friday 27th February which may block the road for 15-30 minutes, if they are unable to get up the drive. We will also be receiving another delivery on Friday 6th March and, as with most deliveries, the window is any time between … Continue reading Silvertrees Delivery Delay

Woodwarm Log Burner For Sale

For Sale: Woodwarm saddle boiler (2 boilers), able to heat water and radiators. Approximately 15 years old and not massively used. Probably 8kw. MeasurementsWidth 27”Depth 16” Allow extra 9 1/2” depth for flue at rear.Height 28 1/2” £1000 ONO Buyer collects. If you're interested please contact me on 07800 841613. Janet Taylor

Cutcombe Hill Roadworks Update

Update on the ongoing repair works along the A396 at Cutcombe Hill Over the past week we have been able to stand down the planned night‑time road closures, which has reduced disruption to local residents and road users. During this time, the team has continued to make steady progress by completing the remaining elements of … Continue reading Cutcombe Hill Roadworks Update

Exmoor Police Update

This month's update from the Exmoor Division of Somerset and Avon Police includes advice on investment fraud, news of local schoolchildren's 'Mini Police' visit to Police HQ, and of course details of upcoming event dates. Click here to read the newsletter in full.

Trish Matthews Service

A reminder that the Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Trish Matthews will be held at All Saints’ Church this Friday, February 27th, at 2pm, followed by tea and refreshments in the village hall. You are all welcome and, since Trish loved colour, please feel free to dress as you wish. Brian Matthews

Lent Reflections

The Grabbist Hill Benefice's reflections for Lent begin this Wednesday, 25th February at 7pm in St George's, Dunster.  Please see poster below for details. Amanda

Porlock Soup Day!

Porlock Information Centre invites you to join us at our Community Soup Lunch in Porlock Village Hall on Friday the 27th of February at 12:30pm. The Top Ship will be providing delicious chicken and sweetcorn soup and roasted red pepper and tomato soup; the roasted red pepper and tomato soup is vegan and both soups … Continue reading Porlock Soup Day!

A Prayer for Exmoor

Written by the Revd Ann Gibbs of St Dubricius in Porlock, this prayer was read at a recent meeting of the Deanery Synod. Hope it resonates with you too. Amanda

Piano Needed

Does anyone have a decent piano which they no longer require? My ancient electric keyboard is now virtually unplayable and I have to notate my latest work, which is a 90 minute show about climate change for young people to perform free of all charges. It has 14 songs plus incidental music and drama, and … Continue reading Piano Needed

A396 Roadworks

On a recent inspection of Pitt Relief Culvert on the A396, one of our engineers discovered an area of concern adjacent to the culvert. There is an area where the River Avill has undercut the embankment and a very large tree stump to within 200mm to 300mm of the Highway, the river at this point … Continue reading A396 Roadworks