Residents are bei
ng urged to avoid putting waste collection staff and the public in danger from the contents of their recycling containers. The warning comes from Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP), as part of a month-long campaign to improve waste safety. Knives are among the high-risk items left in recycling boxes. Even while wearing safety gloves, collection crews have narrowly escaped injury as they sort recycling boxes by hand. Given the risk to staff and family members, householders are advised not to dispose of anything sharp in their recycling, from knives or scissors to jagged can tops. Full story: Read more
Local Half-Term Halloween Family Fun
It’s going to be a really spooktacular time at Ferne Animal Sanctuary, Wambrook, near Chard, Somerset during half-term week. Organiser Sarah Jackson from Ferne Animal Sanctuary said: “We’re having an interactive, creepy trail around the Sanctuary from Monday 26 October-Sunday 1 November to help Wendy the Witch find the magic word to help fix her wonky broom stick. “She needs all the help she can get so she can make it in time to pick up her award for Worm Welfare at the Witches and Wizards Wildlife Awareness Weekend. There will be trick or treat prizes. Full story: Read more
Work in Wells Week a big success
Over 100 people turned out for the third annual Work in Wells Week, Trade Fair held in Wells Town Hall last month. Organised by the Mendip Hub and partners, Work in Wells Week took place from 14 – 18 September in various venues around Wells, and featured a series of free seminars and drop in events covering a varied range of business subjects. The trade fair took place on the Thursday as part of Work in Wells Week and featured 24 stalls, two speakers and Far Flung Foodie, who was a big hit come lunchtime. Full story: Read more