Conservationists are undertaking a 10-year project to excavate and survey 18 of the oldest churches in Somerset. Work at church number one – St Andrew’s in Holcombe – has recently ended with 18th Century skeletons, artefacts and medieval pottery being discovered. A drone plane was also used to carry out a laser survey of a 6.2 sq mile (10 sq km) area surrounding the church. Full Story: Read More.
Langport welcomes the largest Multi Use Games Area in South Somerset
Following years of hard work and fundraising the community of Langport was delighted to see the opening ribbon cut on an exciting new £130,000 Multi Use Games Area on Easter Sunday. The Multi Use Games Area (MUGA), which includes floodlit facilities and markings for a full size netball court, five-a-side football pitch, two tennis courts, cricket practice and a basketball court, has been led by Langport & Huish Memorial Field Management Committee together with the support of South Somerset District Council’s Play & Youth Facilities Team. Full Story: Read More
Scoop that poop and report any foul play!
Dog owners are being reminded to clear up after their dog fouls in an attempt to keep the pavements and green spaces in South Somerset clean and tidy. With better weather due to be coming over the spring and summer months, we are likely to see more people walking their dogs. Owners are reminded that it is important to clear up after your dog; not only to help keep the streets and parks clean but also to prevent the spread of Toxocariosis and Salmonellosis. Full Story: Read More