Launch of Centre for Garden and Landscape Studies at Hestercombe Study day – ‘Healthy Minds: Therapy, Well Being and Wisdom in the Garden’ at Hestercombe Gardens, Taunton, Somerset, Saturday 15th November. The new Centre for Garden and Landscape Studies based at Hestercombe in Somerset, will be launched with this provoking study day. The Centre will offer interdisciplinary studies covering all aspects of gardens and landscapes. Full story: Read more
SSDC agrees office-share partnership with County Council
In a move to help their customers and maintain cost-efficiency, South Somerset District Council and Somerset County Council have agreed a lease for sharing part of SSDC’s central office at Brympton Way, Yeovil. The agreement was signed on Friday 8 August by both Councils and marks a new phase of joint working by the two authorities. The County Council’s Adult and Children Services – currently at Maltravers House, Yeovil – will move to Brympton Way, starting in the autumn, with the transfer completed by Christmas. Full story: Read more
Future proofing businesses at the Dairy Show
Dairy farmers will be examining ways to future-proof their businesses at the Dairy Show this autumn, as global commodity markets enter a weaker phase. “Following a more settled couple of years for milk prices, which peaked at an average of 34.55p/litre in November 2013, values have started to drift; losing 1.29p/litre between April and June alone,” says show manager Alan Lyons. Full story: Read more