Past Events

7.30pm on TUESDAY 12th JULY at PORLOCK METHODIST CHURCH THE BEAUTIFUL ATTITUDES - A CELEBRATION IN MUSIC AND DRAMA Written and directed by Lynne Wooldridge Musical direction by Daphne West A new musical and drama presentation called “The Beautiful Attitudes” will be performed at PorlockMethodist Church on Tuesday 12thJuly at 7.30pm. Written during the Covid pandemic lockdown by Lynne Wooldridge of Alcombe Methodist Church, it reflects the challenging experiences we have all lived through over the last two and a half…

Join a Heritage Walk Leader on a 2 hour walk to discover the landscape, wildlife and history of the beautiful area around the picturesque hamlet of Bossington. The walk starts from the National Trust car park in Bossington from where it follows the Coast Path to Hurlestone and back to Bossington via Lynch Combe. We explore various habitats and history of settlements while enjoying stunning coastal views of the area. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear.For more information and to…

Annual Summer Flower and Craft Show at Porlock Village Hall Raffle * Plant Stall * Book Stall * Teas 16th July 2022    Open 2pm - 4.30pm  Admission £1 (Members and children have free admission) Visit website: www.porlockhortisoc.weebly.com for more details

PHOTO-SHOW 2022 Patrick Hoyte - photography Saturday 23rd July, 10am to 4pm The Old School House, Wootton Courtenay  TA24 8RD (centre of village, opposite phone box) Patrick Hoyte is a keen amateur photographer with a particular interest in architectural subjects and in black and white images.  This exhibition was to have been part of the main Porlock Arts Trail in June, but it had to be re-sceduled because of Covid.  

An opportunity to visit sites of historical interest and explore hidden parts of the village’s past. 26th  July.  Meet at 10.00 a.m. at Porlock Visitor Centre Free event but donations to Care Moor Exmoor and Porlock Visitor Centre very welcome Booking: Porlock Visitor Centre 01643 863150 visit@porlock.co.uk

Porlock Vale’s Repair Café will take place on Saturday 30th July from 10am until 12 noon at the Porlock Village Hall , The Toll Road, Porlock TA24 8QE This monthly event, will take place in different locations across Porlock Vale. So how does it work? The Repair Café has a team of skilled volunteers who are giving their time to help repair the public’s belongings to save perfectly good items from ending up in landfill. The time taken to repair…

Porlock Village Flower Festival at St Dubricius Church Date:  Friday 5th August to Tuesday 9th August 2022 The theme this year is ‘The Queen and The Commonwealth’.  Delightful arrangements of flowers displayed in a beautiful 13th Century church.  Children’s Church Mouse Trial.  Refreshments available.  Please check the website and posters for opening times and details of the music programme.  www.achurchnearyou.com/church/11306/

Join a Heritage Walk Leader on a 2 hour walk to discover the history and formation of the Porlock Bay landscape and how this has affected the village and surrounding area. Starting from outside Porlock Village Hall at 10.30 am the walk heads towards Porlock Weir before turning down to the Marsh. Here we explore the unique habitats of the saltmarsh and shingle ridge and how they have influenced the development of this special area. Please wear suitable clothing and…

Join us for our annual Summer Big Breakfast at Allerford and Selworthy Village Hall on August 7th 8.30am to 11.30am - times to be confirmed All events are subject to government Covid guidelines at the time.