An independent report by the University of Brighton and University of Surrey has confirmed what project workers at charity Life Cycle UK have long known – cycling is good for mental well-being. Life Cycle UK’s “Bike Minded” project offers community based support to help individuals experiencing mental health issues to get on a bike and improve their well-being through cycling. After supporting over 200 individuals, the scheme has now been hailed as an “essential mental health service”. Full story: Read more
This February half term it is all about birds in Yeovil Country Park
This February half term, South Somerset District Council’s Countryside Rangers have created a bird trail that will test your bird identification skills as you follow the self-led trail into the woods of Ninesprings. At different points along the route you will have to look up high to find the hidden birds that the rangers have positioned up in the trees. Can you match the name of the bird to the clues on the trail sheet? Full story: Read more
Wells Recreation Ground Trust update
Mendip District Council is seeking an independent expert to validate the best scheme for the Wells Recreation Ground Trust (WRGT) to ensure the new trust has a viable and sustainable future. In 2015, the trust’s Advisory Group prepared a business plan for the future development, maintenance and management of the trust’s land and buildings. Full story: Read more