The Royal Bath & West Showground is now producing enough renewable energy to power 34 homes, following completion of its latest phase of development. The showground, which is ultimately aiming to become totally carbon neutral, recently commissioned a 15kW wind turbine, which will generate 34,000kWh a year. This follows a series of other green developments, including a 50kW solar photovoltaic roof installation and two biomass boilers totalling 700kW, which have reduced on-site gas consumption by more than 30%. Full Story: Read More
Children have cracking time at Easter egg-stravaganza
Approximately 560 children took part in the Easter egg-stravaganza egg trail at Ninesprings on Wednesday 10 April organised by Friends of Yeovil Country Park and South Somerset District Council. Children participated in the Easter egg trail into the woods to find letters that spelt out ‘Happy Easter’ to win an Easter egg. The ∏ mile marked trail took the excited children into the woods where they had to find the letters which were placed amongst spring themed items such as rubber ducks/chicks, large nests and a willow shelter. Full Story: Read More
Mendip celebrates excellence with quality and control
The 2013 Mendip Building Excellence Awards, sponsored by Bradfords Building Supplies, took place on Friday 12 March at Glastonbury Town Hall. This year’s ceremony incorporated a total of 16 categories celebrating the excellence of building quality in a variety of projects from large commercial, education and housing projects, to domestic refurbishments. Full Story: Read More