On Christmas day morning, when most residents are busy unwrapping their presents from Santa, a member of staff from South Somerset District Council’s Streetscene Services will be out making sure Yeovil town centre is kept spotlessly clean. One street cleaner will be litter picking and sweeping up from the seasonal festivities whilst another member of staff remains on call all day in case of an emergency. Parking attendants will also be working on Boxing Day. Full story: Read more
Fairmead School choir a Christmas number one hit at council offices
Fairmead School choir from Yeovil proved they were a Christmas number one hit when they entertained staff and visitors today at South Somerset District Council’s Brympton Way offices. The choir sang a variety of Christmas songs for 45 minutes in the main reception and were joined by staff from the district council who listened to them during their performance. Full story: Read more
Somerset Animal Charity Appeal Nears £500,000 Goal
Ferne Animal Sanctuary has nearly reached their goal to raise £500,000 towards the “New Digs for Dogs” £1m project for 2014/15 kicked off in March this year, to build a new enhanced kennel block, improved grooming and veterinary care room, information hub, social unit, offices, reception and purpose built rehoming centre at their site at Wambrook, near Chard in Somerset. An incredible £457,311.97 has been raised so far, with the final push now underway. Patricia Gardner-Harper, Acting Director at Ferne Animal Sanctuary said: “It’s hard to believe that through the generosity of so many people, we are already at the final hurdle. Full story: Read more