A Castle Cary composer is preparing for “the proudest moment of his career” when his musical masterpiece is unveiled to the world on Saturday. Martin Emslie, 57, of Alford has written an 80-minute composition telling the Biblical Easter story, culminating in Jesus’s resurrection. His oratorio, Omega and Alpha, will be performed at Wells Cathedral featuring a 46-piece orchestra, 120 local singers and three professional soloists. Full Story: Read More
SOMERSET GUILD OF CRAFTSMEN EXHIBITION: Whither The Ash
Open View this Friday evening 12 April 6-8pm for next exhibition ‘Whither The Ash’ at Somerset Guild of Craftsmen. Free entry. A celebration of the life of trees with emphasis on the Ash. Also features the 2nd Annual Furniture Exhibition, run in conjunction with Bridgwater College Fine Furniture course. Main exhibition starts on 15 April, ends 1 June, opening times Mon – Sat 10am-5pm. Students from Bridgwater College have been selected to take part in this open exhibition and the public are invited to vote for their favourite piece during their visit. For more information visit: www.somersetguild.co.uk or Tel: 01458 274653
South Somerset workforces lose more than 40 stone to become leaner and healthier
Employees from South Somerset District Council, Screwfix a
nd Yarlington Housing Group shed more than 560lbs in weight for the most successful Workplace Weightloss Challenge to date. The Challenge, which is run by the Healthy Lifestyles team at South Somerset District Council, encourages employees to join teams of three to five people and sign up to lose weight sensibly over a 6 week period. Each week the teams are weighed and receive advice and resources on weight loss and how to live a healthier lifestyle. Full Story: Read More