I have a collection of John Grisham thrillers, and a collection of Ian Rankin 'Rebus' novels, free to anyone who would like them. Please email me at caitlindechencollins@outlook.com Caitlin Dechen

We are opening our garden at Cherry Trees, Allerford for a second day as it was so successful on Saturday. So come along: Sunday 22nd June, 10am - 4pm. All donations to Allerford playground. Parking at village hall. Map below. Mike Barney

The National Grid team looked at Fairgarden Road yesterday and found there were poles and stays that needed permissions for access, which unfortunately hadn’t been factored into the decision to start work there. As a result, New Road will be the next road to be closed, starting on Monday next week and lasting for 2 … Continue reading Road Closure Change

The line up for this Summer's Exhibition of Eight At Old Cleeve promises to be inspiring, with new works from eight local artists (click here for more details). Save the dates for the 28th and 29th of June. Opening party on the evening of Friday 27th June - anyone for Pimms? Helen Jones

Please join us on Thursday 26th June 2025 for an evening walk to Hurlstone Point and dropping onto Bossington Beach, to experience sunset and high tide over Porlock Bay. Fingers crossed for a sunny evening! Meet at the National Trust Car Park at Bossington at 7.00pm. The walk will last approximately 2 hours. The terrain … Continue reading Porlock Sunset Walk

According to the National Grid team working on the pole replacement job, Fairgarden Road (the road to Lower Town) is closed today (Thursday 19th) and Ranscombe Road is open. Tomorrow (Friday 20th), the team will be working along Ranscombe Road but hopefully it won’t be closed all day. Please note: Fairgarden Road will be closed … Continue reading National Grid Road Closure Update

The 11am service at All Saints' Church, Wootton Courtenay, this Sunday, 22nd June, is a communion service of Common Worship. Amanda

Nesting Birds After the rain everything in the garden is growing very fast, including the hedges. But the birds are still busy nesting until the end of July so, if possible, postpone hedge cutting until then. Sustainable Wootton Courtenay

We are opening our garden at Cherry Trees, in Allerford, to the public on Saturday 21st June from 10am - 4pm in aid of Allerford village playground. All donations appreciated. See map below. Mike Barney

Does anybody have a wheelchair ramp that will suit a 3 inch / 7.5cm step which we can borrow for a few days at the beginning of July? Please call 07763 187442 or email radar495@btinternet.com and we will collect. Thank you! Paul Scott