Historical fiction author, Caroline Newark, is giving a talk at Porlock Library next week. Entitled 'Risk Taking, Rebellion and Ruffs', this is a return visit to the library by this popular writer. Booking is essential and library contact details are on the poster below. Why not come along and support your local community library? Amanda

We saw a hoopoe in our garden yesterday morning. It is a rare migrant bird, on its way from breeding in the Baltics to overwintering in Africa, so a little off course. It may still be in the area and we thought we should let the village know so that interested individuals can keep an … Continue reading Hoopoe Spotted in Ranscombe Area

A reminder that the upcoming talk on 15th September at St Petrock's History Group in Timberscombe will be giving the lowdown on the local Iron Age, Roman and medieval settlement of Dumnonia. The perfect precursor to the Roman Feast in Wootton Courtenay village hall on 18th October. Come along for inspiration!

We have been having issues with the newspaper delivery arriving on time at the weekends. There are two reasons for this: 1) The delivery driver is obliged to follow a ridiculous route which involves him going backwards and forwards past the same places, and doesn’t prioritise our shop. 2) The papers are now going first … Continue reading Shop News

At the Local Area Network meeting this week, Somerset Highways gave an update on the site of the recent coach crash on the A396. The latest news is that the side of the road is too severely damaged to simply install a rail and bollards. The road will require engineering works to support a barrier, … Continue reading A396 Accident Site Update

Monday 8th September A reminder that our next meeting will be on Monday where we will be discussing 'What makes a hero and why do we need them?' This is a fascinating topic at this time - which figures inspire us and why? Is it within our DNA that we need people to look up … Continue reading Thinking Allowed

The service at All Saints’ Church, Wootton Courtenay, this Sunday, 7th September at 9.30am, is Holy Communion from the Book of Common Prayer. Amanda

I’m really pleased to hear how popular my chicken eggs have been in the village shop. As I am learning as I go, I’ve come to realise I need to modify to the chicken coop. I was wondering if anyone had any usable old sheds, scrap wood or corrugated roofing they need to get rid … Continue reading Scrap Wood Wanted

By now you may have received a letter from National Grid with details of a 2 or 3 hour power outage on your road on a specific day. Please note this is in addition to the full day power outages mentioned in the previous village email, which included the work dates for each road in … Continue reading National Grid Works Update

If anyone knows of someone who'd like to work for the church in Minehead, please click here to see the job advertisement. Amanda