Following recent Lunch & Learn sessions hosted by Wessex Water, the company have provided links to two YouTube recordings made during the sessions. The subject of both presentations is flood resilience. Not particularly topical during this summer drought, but we may find ourselves at the opposite end of the rainfall spectrum come the autumn and … Continue reading Flood Resilience Sessions

Photo: Bill Hodgson The Flower and Produce Show is the highlight of the Gardening Club year, and last Tuesday's event proved to be a highlight of our village year, too. The hall was a wonderful and joyous sight, with the benches full of colourful flowers, fruit and vegetables. Despite it being a difficult summer for … Continue reading Flower & Produce Show 2025

This small Michael Gaitskell pottery vase was left behind at yesterday's Flower & Produce Show. Is it yours? If so, it will be in the village shop by 11am this morning, or if you want it earlier you can collect it from Crockford House (lower town). Photos displayed at the Show are now available to … Continue reading Vase Left at Flower Show

Monday 11th August A reminder that our next meeting will be next Monday, when the subject will be 'What should appear on our bank notes - and why?' Some background notes can be found here. As the notes indicate, this topic was prompted by a public consultation by the Bank of England to help decide … Continue reading Thinking Allowed

I can't believe I'm preparing the September issue of Dunkery Tidings already! So what did you think of the last issue? Please feel free to send me feedback. It was certainly a jam-packed issue, with clearer printing, better quality paper and more pages added. The deadline as always is the 15th of the month - … Continue reading Dunkery Tidings Reminder

Anthony Knight raised a very satisfactory £125 for UNICEF with his violin recital in the church on Sunday. Thanks to everyone who donated. Amanda

It's my birthday on Friday so please join me for beer and bubbles in Skye's Bar from 6-ish. Nigel Popplewell

The theme for this year’s Flower Festival on 22nd to 25th August at St John’s, Carhampton, is music - sing with flowers. Everyone warmly invited. Fabulous refreshments. Amanda

I received this text yesterday, which is actually fake but looks very convincing: The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reminds you:Due to budget constraints, the 2025 heating allowance will be prioritised for accounts that have completed the application process and passed verification. Our system shows that you have not yet submitted a complete and … Continue reading Identifying Spam Messages

A reminder that all entry forms, raffle prizes and photography entries for the Flower & Produce Show must be handed in at the village shop by midday today (Saturday). Any entries received after the deadline will not count. Don't miss out - get yours in today and come along on Tuesday afternoon at 2pm to … Continue reading Flower & Produce Show Final Call