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
Bid to turn Frome public toilet into art café gets Grand Designs backing | This is Somerset
A bid to create an art café from a disused public toilet in Somerset has received backing from the presenter of Grand Designs and data giants Experian. The Loop de Loop project in Frome is raising £11,000 through Spacehive.com, a crowdfunding website where the cost of community projects is met through online contributions. Full Story: Read More
BBC News – RSPB Ham Wall ‘slime’ baffles experts
Scientists at a nature reserve in Somerset ha
ve been baffled by a jelly-like slime which has appeared in a number of locations at the site. Experts are divided over the origin of the jelly which has been found on grass banks away from the water’s edge at the RSPB’s Ham Wall base. Spokesman Tony Whitehead said although unknown, similar substances have been noted in historical records. Visitors are being asked to report findings but warned not to touch it. Full Story: Read More.