£1 million in grants has been made
available for small businesses in Somerset and Devon through the Rural Enterprise Grant Programme (REG). The REG programme, which is a joint project set up by the Department of Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE), will be available to help micro-enterprises operating in the rural areas of Somerset and Devon. Full Story: Read More
Longleat Safari & Adventure Park has unveiled detailed plans for a proposed new Elephant Sanctuary
The plans, w
hich have been submitted for approval, include a 994-square-metre heated accommodation area with deep sand floors, natural sky light panels, automated feeding systems and a specialist treatment area. An extensive, 10-hectare outdoor space will feature a large grassy paddock, rocks, log piles, a giant browse frame, sand pits and the ‘Thirst Pockets Elephant Spa’ which will give the elephants a pool to utilise. Full Story: Read More
THEY ARE BACK, SOMERSET FAVOURITES TO HEADLINE SHOW!
With less than 200 days 
to go to the Mid-Somerset Show plans are gathering pace and Somerset Favourites the Wurzels are lined up ready to please the crowds at the 2013 show. The official show office, based on the Crowne Trading Estate in Shepton Mallet was opened on Friday (15th) and loyal show supporter Michael Eavis popped in to pledge his support by sponsoring the Wurzels performance at the 2013 show. Full Story: Read More