Residents in 6 communities benefit from a free Health MOT

Health test2Residents in Ilchester, Martock, Stoke sub Hamdon, Tintinhull, Ash and Long Load are benefitting from a comprehensive ‘Health MOT’ thanks to funding from Somerset County Council alongside support from South Somerset District Council. The Health MOT’s – which are being carried out by the Healthy Lifestyles Team at South Somerset District Council – are completely free of charge and include checks on cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar. Full Story: Read More

Fun for the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile in Yeovil

Sport Relief Mile 014 2With time running out until the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile in Yeovil on Sunday 23rd March, local people are being encouraged to don their headbands and join two local football legends in signing up to run one, three, or six miles. Event organiser David Blackwell who is Leisure Projects Officer at South Somerset District Council said: “We are delighted that lots of people have already signed up but we want even more to take part and make it the best Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile at Yeovil Recreation Centre yet. Full Story: Read More

Glastonbury Festival Granted Licence

Screen shot 2014-03-12 at 10.07.53One of the world’s biggest festivals has secured a licence for the next ten years – only the second time it’s been granted without a public hearing. From this year Glastonbury Festival will be able to use its new premises licence to hold the event at Worthy Farm, Pilton, Somerset, until 2024. In the past, Glastonbury Festival’s licences have been subject to scrutiny in a public hearing because of objections from the public or concerns from those with an interest in the safety of the event such as the police, fire or ambulance services. Full Story: Read More