I'm after a large number of wine bottles (~50) which I intend to upcycle. If this is something you think you could help me with (even a few would help, if you have some), please text or call me on 07796 472565 so that I can arrange to collect them. Chris Wilmoth

Electric logburner-effect fire for sale (see photo below). Hardly used. 1000 and 2000kilowatt, plus flame effect-only setting. Safety cut-out. 40.5cms diameter x 635cms tall. £75. Call me on 07740 964461 if you're interested. Maggie Harris

The next Repair Cafe in Porlock Village Hall will be on Saturday 26th April. Bring your broken or damaged items for repair by competent volunteers. Repair and reuse!

We want to alert you to two recent thefts from cars parked at the Dunkery Beacon parking area. Michelle and I have been round local beauty spot car parks to put up posters and speak with visitors about keeping their belongings safe. We have also visited campsites in the area, and will continue to do … Continue reading Thefts From Parked Cars

Jaques Standard Croquet Set (see photo below)4 Corrigrip Ash Mallets, 37.5”. 4 coloured balls 12oz, 90mm diameter. 6 hoops and 1 winning post. A very old rulebook and a wood/cardboard carrying box.Offers invited by email (enquiries@burrowfarm.co.uk) before 17th April, which will be donated to the church roof fund. Collection from Burrow Farm. Maggie Robertson

The Smokefree Somerset campaign is aimed at adults, specifically at groups where smoking numbers are higher or it is a particular area of concern, including pregnant women, those with mental health issues, adults experiencing homelessness, and ethnic minority groups. The Smokefree Somerset Campaign focuses on: Raising awareness of services availableCommunity engagementReducing smoking ratesPromoting smoke-free environments … Continue reading NHS Smoking Survey

We would like to thank Paddy for the wonderful afternoon of croquet and cream tea that he organised for us on Friday. The afternoon was a great success and we hope that the lovely people who joined us enjoyed themselves, loved the game, and will come again. You will be made very welcome. Mary Noble

Our fortunate recipients of first, second and third prize in this month’s draw have received their monies. The winners are Mary Noble (£30), Carrie and Martin Ball (£20), Annie and Andrew Dutton (£12.50). Nicky and Sharon, joint promoters

Thank you to everyone who came to the Lent Lunch of soup and bread yesterday (Friday). Also, big thanks to everyone who made the soup. We raised a very pleasing £300 for the DEC Myanmar appeal. With thanks, Amanda

This Sunday, 13th April, there will be a Palm Sunday service at All Saints’ Church, Wootton Courtenay, starting at 11am under the ancient yew tree in the churchyard. There will be poems and hymns, as well as a dramatised reading of the Easter Passion according to St Luke. All invited and welcomed. Coffee and cake … Continue reading Palm Sunday Service