Two entrepreneurs from Somerset are set to join the 2014/15 cohort of the Lloyds Bank Social Entrepreneurs Programme, a fully-funded year-long programme supporting social entrepreneurs, run in partnership with the School for Social Entrepreneurs with support from the BIG Lottery Fund. Full story: Read more
Have your say on Mendip’s economic growth
A consultation is being held in Mendip to allow local residents and businesses to have their say on proposals aimed to encourage economic growth in the district. As part of the Economic Development Strategy for Mendip, which was approved by the council in 2013, Mendip District Council designated the Bath and West Showground near Shepton Mallet as an Enterprise Area. This Enterprise Area aims to attract new business investment and growth into Mendip. Full story: Read more
Depressed Dogs Desperate For New Home
Lola and Sherman are two adorable and inseparable dogs currently resident at Ferne Animal Sanctuary in Wambrook, near Chard, Somerset. Due to the dogs becoming depressed, the Sanctuary is now urgently seeking a new owner. As an incentive, the Sanctuary will cover all veterinary costs, vaccinations, worming and flea treatments that will be needed for the rest of the dogs’ lives. Full story: Read more