As part of its commitment to improving the world through engineering, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers today announces that applications are now open for the Southern Engineering Excellence Awards 2016. Companies and individuals from across Somerset and Bath are invited to enter. Building on the success of Institution’s inaugural awards in 2015, this year there are ten award categories for those operating across the engineering spectrum. Full story: Read more
Men’s Shed breakfast drop-in – come and sign up or get involved!
Following the last Men’s Shed meeting, Community Council for Somerset (CCS) Village Agent Lucille Simms along with Susan Gerry-Riley, the Compassionate Community Networks Co-ordinator based in Weston Hospice, are holding a Men’s Shed breakfast drop-in on 16th March, 2016, at Nanny Ida’s Cafe, Church St, Wedmore, BS28 4AB, from 10am until 12 noon. Full story: Read more
Free microchipping events for dogs in preparation of new legislation
South Somerset District Council’s (SSDC) Enforcement Officers are offering free microchipping to all dog owners at two Country Park sites across South Somerset in preparation for a new legislation that is set to be introduced. The Microchip of Dogs (England) Regulations 2015 will require all dogs to be microchipped by 6th April 2016 or face a possible fine of £500. Full story: Read more