Reduction in rough sleepers
The number of rough sleepers in Taunton has dropped by more than a third. Figures verified by the Department for Communities and Local Government this week, from a head count in November, show 14 rough […]
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Free festive event by candlelight for charities
FAMILIES from Somerset are invited to a free candle lit shopping experience with food tastings and festive music at a farm shop in the county. Rumwell Farm Shop is hosting its annual Rumwell by Candlelight […]
Get a grip: Megaslam Wrestling back by popular demand
The Megaslam Wrestling Spectacular returns to Wookey Hole Caves this Saturday December 15. Resort Director Daniel Medley said: “Back by popular demand, the Megaslam Wrestling event is fast paced, energetic and vibrant show is fully interactive and features something for all […]
Somerset’s Members of Youth Parliament debate key issues in Westminster
Young people from Somerset have been rubbing shoulders with senior MPs in debates at the House of Commons. Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) Hanna Wittek (Sedgemoor & Mendip), Leonie Robertson (South Somerset) and Jago Yelland […]
Santa swaps sleigh for Helicopter!
Santa is getting the festive season off to a flying start when he arrives by Helicopter on December 9th! Visitors to The Helicopter Museum will be able to see him land – and get the […]
The Emporium to launch charity collection for homeless
A SHOP in Wellington is launching a collection for a homeless charity during its festive late-night open evening next month (December, 2018). The Emporium Somerset will be starting the collection for Arc, formerly Taunton Association […]
Christmas starts early at Wookey Hole Caves’ Winter Wonderland
With so much to pack in to their action-packed Winter Wonderland programme it’s no wonder that Christmas starts early at Wookey Hole Caves in Somerset. With lasers and lights, wrestlers and elves as well as a special visit from Santa, the […]
Activity facilitators appeal for donations to help keep patients active
A team at Musgrove Park Hospital that helps keep older patients active during their stay in hospital is appealing for donations. Four activity facilitators have recently been introduced on the hospital’s care of older person […]
Last chance to visit the Anne Frank + You exhibition
A major touring exhibition at the Brewhouse has been drawing large numbers of visitors and is now approaching the end of its run. Anne Frank + You is an exhibition about Anne Frank’s life and […]
Calling all people in Somerset living with diabetes: Come join the new digital support scheme and help yourself and the UK’s 4 million diabetics
Doctors leading a ground-breaking pilot scheme in Somerset which is already helping 2,000 people living with diabetes better manage their condition are calling for 1,000 more people to join the scheme. “My Diabetes My Way” […]