MASS ASCENT LAUNCHES LONGLEAT’S SKY SAFARI

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Longleat got its new ‘Sky Safari’ hot air balloon event off to a flying start with a special preview early morning ascent today (Thursday, September 15th). Eight balloons, led by the Wiltshire estate’s very own ‘flying lion’ along with a pair of penguin-shaped hot air balloons, took to the skies above Longleat House as a preview to the official event which runs from Friday, September 16th – Sunday, September 18th. Full story: Read more

New calendar celebrates Yeovil’s past

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The Community Heritage Access Centre (CHAC) has published the 2017 Yeovil calendar. Now in its fourth year, the calendar is produced by South Somerset District Council’s Heritage Team and supported by the Arts Council. This year’s calendar has a theme of celebration as Heritage Information Assistant, Joseph Lewis, explained: “With the 2017 calendar, we emphasise people coming together for national and social occasions and highlight some intriguing Yeovil scenes and industries. Full story: Read more