Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton Air Day 2016’s first three participants have been announced. The Royal Air Force will be out in force, contributing the Red Arrows, the Typhoon FGR4 and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight to the airshow’s five hour flying programme on Saturday 2 July. One of the world’s premier aerobatic teams, the RAF Red Arrows are now into their 53rd season. Full story: Read more
Browne’s Garden Centre helps Pilton Pre-School celebrate 50 years – Spring Artisan Market – 2 April
Browne’s Garden Centre, Wells are thrilled to announce their charity partner for 2016 is Pilton Pre-school. The Pre-school said… ‘We are absolutely delighted to have been chosen, Pilton pre-school is a small, but thriving, pre-school and we rely on fundraising opportunities such as this to maintain our excellent provision. We were established in 1966 and this is a great way to celebrate our 50th anniversary. Full story: Read more
Mendip Council cracks down on fly-tippers
Mendip District Council is cracking down on fly-tippers by focusing its efforts on a notorious hotspot in the district. Criminals regularly dump waste illegally around the Gypsy Lane, Berkley Lane and Dark Lane areas of Berkley, just outside Frome, causing an ugly blight on the countryside. Now the council is to renew its efforts to identify offenders and reduce the number of fly-tipping incidents in the Gypsy Lane/Dark Lane area. Full story: Read more