The Met Office has issued a Level 3 cold weather alert across Southwest England, and South Somerset District Council is asking you to look out for others and to take extra care during the cold and icy weather. A Level 3 alert is triggered when severe weather is occurring, meaning average temperatures have dropped to 2C and widespread ice and heavy snow is present. A District Council spokesman said, “Remember to check weather forecasts and plan the day around them. Take extra care if outside to prevent any accidental slips from icy and snowy pavements. Full story: Read more
2015 Yeovil Aquathlon event at Goldenstones Leisure Centre, Sunday 1st March 2015
Following on from the successful 2013 and 2014 events, Wessex Wizards Triathlon Club will be hosting the 2015 Yeovil Aquathlon event at Goldenstones Leisure Centre on Sunday 1st March. This year the event will see the introduction of a new childrens race alongside the existing adults race, providing a great event opportunity for the whole family. Located in the beautiful grounds of the 127 acre Yeovil Country Park on the southern edge of Yeovil, the race begins with the swim at Goldenstones Leisure Centre followed by a multi-terrain run around the park. Full story: Read more
National Voter Registration Day is coming – Are you ready to vote?
Thursday 5th February 2015 celebrates National Voter Registration Day, a day that launches a week of activities across the nation by the Electoral Commission to encourage as many people as possible to register to vote. As the countdown to the General and Local Elections on Thursday 7 May 2015 begins, residents of South Somerset are being encouraged to make sure they are on the Electoral Register. Full story: Read more