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Help further improve Somerset’s streets during the coronavirus pandemic

30th June 2020 0

A new interactive online mapping tool has been launched so people can have their say on temporary walking and cycling measures in Somerset. A number of temporary measures, including pedestrianised high streets, have been introduced […]

Rumwell Farm Shop hopes new shopping habits will continue post-COVID 19

23rd June 2020 0

A farm shop in Somerset is hopeful that shopping habits forged as a reaction to the coronavirus will last long beyond the pandemic (June, 2020). Rumwell Farm Shop says it’s seen a surge in new […]

A sweet way to support two Somerset charities

15th June 2020 0

SOMERSET folk are being invited to support two charities in the county during the current COVID-19 pandemic by purchasing sweets from a farm shop in the area (June 2020). Rumwell Farm Shop is donating 10p […]

Crafting for our NHS carers in Somerset

3rd June 2020 0

Local communities have joined together to sew scrubs for NHS and care home staff. Using donated quilt sheets and fabric, the scrubs have a variety of friendly patterns and colours. Merriott Sewers, Somerset Scrubs, Langport […]

Taunton Independent Market is going online!

11th May 2020 0

The hugely successful launch of the Taunton Independent Market on Castle Green, on Sunday 8 March, sadly seems a lifetime ago. It was back during a time when we could freely amble around our lovely […]

Mental Health Helpline now available 24/7 to support Somerset communities

15th April 2020 0

The Somerset Mental Health Alliance, working in partnership with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, Somerset NHS CAMHS and Young Somerset, has launched the first 24-hour mental health telephone support line in Somerset to help people who […]

Love Musgrove launches Covid-19 Response Fund

7th April 2020 0

Love Musgrove, the official charity of Musgrove Park Hospital, launched its campaign to raise money to support the incredible work of local NHS staff. Love Musgrove is here to support the NHS and staff at […]

Essential new guide for Somerset dads – because babies don’t come with a set of instructions

26th February 2020 0

Somerset dads and dads-to-be now have a new practical guide to help them gain the confidence and skills they need to care for their baby and partner, and to be the best dad they can […]

Tea, Cake, and Death: Death Cafe Taunton to meet on 4th April

26th February 2020 0

After starting 2020 off with a successful February meeting of Death Cafe Taunton, organisers are planning another, to be held on Saturday, 4th April, 2020, at the Creative Innovation Centre, Taunton, from 2 to 4 […]

Chard family raises £2,000 for specialist seats at Musgrove’s children’s unit

21st February 2020 0

A family from Chard has raised £2,000 to help buy a set of four specialised seats for the benefit of children who use Musgrove Park Hospital’s paediatric unit. Both Lisa and Mike’s children were cared […]