The plans, w
hich have been submitted for approval, include a 994-square-metre heated accommodation area with deep sand floors, natural sky light panels, automated feeding systems and a specialist treatment area. An extensive, 10-hectare outdoor space will feature a large grassy paddock, rocks, log piles, a giant browse frame, sand pits and the ‘Thirst Pockets Elephant Spa’ which will give the elephants a pool to utilise. Full Story: Read More
THEY ARE BACK, SOMERSET FAVOURITES TO HEADLINE SHOW!
With less than 200 days 
to go to the Mid-Somerset Show plans are gathering pace and Somerset Favourites the Wurzels are lined up ready to please the crowds at the 2013 show. The official show office, based on the Crowne Trading Estate in Shepton Mallet was opened on Friday (15th) and loyal show supporter Michael Eavis popped in to pledge his support by sponsoring the Wurzels performance at the 2013 show. Full Story: Read More
Bid to turn Frome public toilet into art café gets Grand Designs backing | This is Somerset
A bid to create an art café from a disused public toilet in Somerset has received backing from the presenter of Grand Designs and data giants Experian. The Loop de Loop project in Frome is raising £11,000 through Spacehive.com, a crowdfunding website where the cost of community projects is met through online contributions. Full Story: Read More