Festive cheer will be spread to shoppers in Chard, Crewkerne and Ilminster with the news that they will be able to park for free on the two Saturdays before Christmas. South Somerset District Council’s (SSDC) Area West Committee has agreed to fund free parking on Saturday 12 and 19 December to encourage shoppers to support our market towns in the festive season and rediscover what can be bought locally. Full story: Read more
Festive drinks and craft activities on offer at the Ninesprings Café
Relax this festive season at the Ninesprings Café and enjoy a range of three December specials to tempt you after that long walk or tiring Christmas shopping trip. You can try an intense hot chocolate (with a fabulous chocolate orange twist), a Steamy Snowball (steamed milk with white chocolate, caramel and whipped cream) or try the Yeovil Country Park Rangers favourite; the Secret Squirrel (amaretto and hazelnut syrups blended with coffee and a dusting of cinnamon for that Christmassy feel). Full story: Read more
Coca-Cola truck gives Yeovil town a busy day of trading
The iconic Coca-Cola lorry rolled into Yeovil town on Saturday morning causing a buzz before the event even began. People began to gather around 10.30am to await the start of the event at 12.00pm. Visitors to the event were able to have a professional photographer take a picture right next to the truck that could be accessed on line for free. Visitors could also sample some sugar free Coca-Cola, listen to an amazing choir singing everyone’s favourite festive tunes and get close up and personal to the truck itself. Full story: Read more