English Tourism Week 29 March – 6 April 2014

Screen shot 2014-03-20 at 11.08.30Get involved in English Tourism Week and discover some of the most vibrant, historical and valuable destinations in South Somerset. South Somerset District Council is promoting a range of activities to celebrate English Tourism Week this year and you can be involved. There is the opportunity to discover one of the most complete surviving twine works in England with a tour of Dawes Twine Works in West Coker on Tuesday 1 April. Full Story: Read More

Bus Disgrace – community in despair over disasterous bus service. 83 year old left standing for hours at a time

Rebecca Pow, prosp cons Mp Taunton Deane waits with students and locals for the bus that doesn't come. credit Alain Lockyer sYet again the 8.22am Webbers bus does not turn up at the bus stop in Hyde Road, Creech St Michael, near Taunton and a queue of people are left stranded. 8 students were unable to get to Richard Huish College and Somerset College, workers couldn’t get to their offices in town and others missed their appointments. It’s such a regular occurrence that it is making people’s lives a misery. Dismayed by the situation, Prospective Conservative MP Rebecca Pow, who lives nearby, went to see the situation for herself. Full Story: Read More

Sport at Bruton School for Girls

Football 2 (s)With the ever growing success of Women’s football in the country, Bruton School for Girls in Somerset,  has recently teamed up with Yeovil Town Football Club to deliver an exciting new initiative. Coach Ollie Landers, took on the challenge in a 10 week long programme, designed to introduce girls to the basics, this course focuses on developing the girls’ skills and enthusiasm alike. Full Story: Read More