Devising indestructible new signage which can survive the rigours of daily life in a safari park was always going to be a tall order. However the big cat keepers at Longleat were so confident they were up to the challenge they decided to put the new signs to the ultimate test – with the help of their trio of tigers. The signage is part of a major new Deadly Adventure series of features which are being unveiled at the Wiltshire attraction this year and acting as Deadly symbols for visitors to spot as they journey through the park. Full Story: Read More
The Great Somerset Walk 2013
Preparations now underway for St. Margaret’s Hospice Annual Great Somerset Walk on Sunday 12 May 2013. Somerset has some of the most picturesque scenery in the United Kingdom, so what better way to explore it than on foot, with family and friends and whilst raising money on Sunday 12 May to help care for local people who have a terminal or life-limiting illness. The Great Somerset Walk is organised annually by St. Margaret’s Hospice. The walk is unique and follows a route running between St. Margaret’s two hospices in Taunton and Yeovil. Full Story: Read More
BBC News – Somerset ancient churches to be excavated and surveyed
Conservationists are undertaking a 10-year project to excavate and survey 18 of the oldest churches in Somerset. Work at church number one – St Andrew’s in Holcombe – has recently ended with 18th Century skeletons, artefacts and medieval pottery being discovered. A drone plane was also used to carry out a laser survey of a 6.2 sq mile (10 sq km) area surrounding the church. Full Story: Read More.