The Chandos Society of Artists will be giving an illustrated talk on the art of the mosaicist from Ancient Greece to modern day installations. The presentation is supported by many photographs and video tracing the development of the oldest of art forms from the pebble floors of Ancient Greece to modern day installations. The tools and materials that have hardly changed in 2000 years will be at the Art Centre for attendees who want to try cutting the tesserae. Full story: Read more
End Loneliness event taking place in Mendip
Mendip District Council are getting behind a national initiative to end loneliness in the UK by encouraging local residents and community groups to support those in their parishes who are the most affected. To support the current national ‘Campaign to End Loneliness’, Mendip District Council are holding an event on Thursday 14 April at 6:30pm in the Council Chamber to raise awareness of the issue and offer ideas on what local groups can do to help. Full story: Read more
NEW DREDGING TO BEGIN AFTER MAINTENANCE SUCCESS
Somerset Rivers Authority is to mark the successful completion of 2.2km of maintenance dredging along the River Parrett – by following on with 750 metres of new dredging. The Parrett Internal Drainage Board and the Environment Agency have worked as SRA partners to make sure that dredging continues as efficiently as possible, with only a break for Easter and site and compound handovers. Full story: Read more