Visitors to the Museum of Somerset in Taunton will be able to enjoy two newly-acquired paintings which went on display on Monday. A portrait of the Somerset-born philosopher John Locke and Tristram Hillier’s picture ‘The Vale from Cucklington’ can be seen in the museum’s ‘Making Somerset’ gallery. Full story: Read more
Sport50 set to launch in Ash and Stoke sub Hamdon
Residents in Ash and Stoke sub Hamdon are getting ready to try brand new sports including boccia, seated volleyball and new age kurling when Sport50 sessions arrive in June. Sport50 was the idea of South Somerset District Council’s Healthy Lifestyles Team and it offers anyone over the age of 50 the opportunity to try a wide range of adapted sports which are suitable for more mature people. Full story: Read more
Generous donation gives Country Park child visitors the opportunity to see more
A generous donation from The Lions Club of Yeovil to the Friends of Yeovil Country Park has enabled them to buy children’s binoculars for use in Yeovil Country Park. The binoculars have already been used by South Somerset District Council’s ranger team on their bird week event in February half term. Full story: Read more