A proposal has been launched to twin Wootton Courtenay with a village in Denmark, with the intention of broadening cultural links with Scandinavia. The village of Volapyk in southern Denmark was approached a few weeks ago, and the inhabitants appear enthusiastic about the idea. After discussions, their spokesman, Tro Sludder, said Volapyk's villagers would like … Continue reading April Fool 2025: ‘Village Twinning Proposal’

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of you for your incredible support with our Easter donations this year. Thanks to your generosity, we have been able to distribute Easter eggs to all our pantry members, as well as the agencies we support. This simply would not have been possible without the … Continue reading West Somerset Food Cupboard Update

There will be no collections on Easter Monday (Monday 6th April), so during the following week all collections will take place one day later than usual, with Friday collections happening on Saturday 11th April. To help crews complete collections as quickly as possible, residents are asked to put their boxes, bags and bins out by … Continue reading Easter Waste & Recycling Collections

'The Audience' starring Helen Mirren, a critically acclaimed National Theatre production, showing on Tuesday, 31st March at the village hall, starting at 7.30pm. Tickets on the door: £12.50. Bar available from 7pm. This screening is approximately 2½ hours in length. Amanda

As we approach Easter, there are church services, poetry readings, coffee mornings and a choral concert taking place in the Grabbist Hill Benefice. All the details are in their latest bulletin, along with the Revd Kenneth Cross's View From Grabbist for April, in which he encourages us to actively take part in Easter in order … Continue reading Grabbist Hill Bulletin & ‘View From Grabbist’ – April 2026

The service at All Saints’ Church, Wootton Courtenay, this Sunday, 29th March, is Common Worship Holy Communion starting at 11am. Amanda

In answer to questions received about the menu for the Murder Mystery evening, we hope to meet all dietary requirements as long as they are specified in advance. There is a vegetarian option on both nights. On Friday's menu the tagine is gluten free and vegan. Rice is available instead of cous cous as the … Continue reading Murder Mystery Dietary Requirements

The winners in the March draw are: 1st prize (£30) - Roz Griffin 2nd prize (£15) - Lynne Ake 3rs prize (£10) - Mike Izaby-White Congratulations to all! Your prizes will be delivered in the next day or so. Jane Cobbald100 Club Co-ordinator