A band of bellringers aims to break a world bell-ringing record at South Petherton’s parish church in October! Twelve bellringers from all over the country will be revisiting St Peter & St Paul’s South Petherton on Saturday, 17th October to have another go at ringing 21,216 changes of a method known as Cambridge Surprise Maximus. If successful, the ringers will break a record set on Birmingham Cathedral’s bells nearly 50 years ago. Full story: Read more
More Somerset business than ever before enter this year’s Somerset Business Awards
The 2015 Somerset Business Awards are now closed and the organisers are delighted to record the most entries in its 11 year history. More than 160 entries were received from over 100 successful businesses in Somerset. Judges faced their biggest task ever of going through the applications and long-listing the entries. They now they look forward to visiting the successful business, before selecting their finalists for each of the 14 categories. Full story: Read more
Horsington Open charity golf day now in its 3rd year
The third “Horsington Open” will be played at Henstridge Golf Club on Friday October 23rd 2015, generously sponsored and supported by the parish’s two pubs – The Half Moon and the White Horse. The 9-hole competition is in aid of local charities, and is open to all comers. Ladies and non-handicappers are welcome. Entry is just £15 per player, including green fees. Full story: Read more