Phase 2 of exciting Milford community garden complete

Milford Community GardenThere are new growing spaces available to residents in the Milford who are interested in trying to grow their own fruit and vegetables. South Somerset District Council’s Health Inequalities team and Horticultural Services have recently been working together with Milford Community Association to complete further developments to their already well used and exciting community garden programme at St.Marks Church, Yeovil. Full Story: Read More

BBC News – WWII Arctic veteran says he might not live to see medal

A Somerset veteran of the Arctic convoys in World War II is worried he might die before he receives his medal. The creation of the Arctic Star was announced in December after a long campaign to recognise the work of an estimated 400 living veterans. The first men received their medals in March but 90-year-old Raymond Scutt, from Cannington, is still waiting. Full Story: Read More