Mendip District Council has launched a review of its guidelines for homeowners planning to extend their property. The council’s current House Extension Design Guide was created to help advise anyone considering extending their property about the sort of design ideas and features likely to be acceptable as part of a planning application. Full story: Read more
Free Easter fun with your four legged friend at Ston Easton Park
Ston Easton Park don’t believe that Easter is just for kids. They think that adults and their four legged friends deserve to join in the fun too, and are hosting a special event this Easter Sunday for dogs and their owners, in the grounds of the stunning Victorian manor house. The event, entitled “Oscars Easter Eggs-Travaganza” will see hundreds of perky pooches take to the gardens and grounds at Ston Easton in Somerset’s biggest doggy treasure hunt. As well as the walk of a lifetime, lucky Labradors and blessed Beagles will be able to nose out their very own Easter ‘eggs’, in the form of tasty (and healthy) dog treats dotted around the walk. Full story: Read more
BLACKMORE VALE LIONS SWIMARATHON GREAT SUCCESS
The Blackmore Vale Lions organised another successful charity fundraising event on the weekend of the 7th and 8th March. The 28th Swimarathon was held once again at Clayesmore School Sports Centre and 156 swimmers of all ages took part. They made up 27 teams (nominally six to a team) who swam in relay for 55 minutes achieving a total distance of 82 kilometres. Full story: Read more