MORE than 280 soldiers from The Somerset Light Infantry are to be individually remembered in an unique and historic centenary art project to commemorate the fallen of the Battle of the Somme. The 19240 Shrouds of the Somme aims to commemorate all 19,240 allied soldiers who fell on the first day of the battle which began on July 1st 1916. Full story: Read more
Heavy Movers Line Up For Air Day
Large transport aircraft from three different air arms will dominate the static display at RNAS Yeovilton Air Day 2016. The United States Air Force’s vast C-17 Globemaster III, a German Air Force C-160D Transall and a Polish Air Force CASA C-295M, have all confirmed their attendance and will be open to the public to view. Full story: Read more
Local Girl Puts on a Show for SeeAbility
Young ambassador for SeeAbility, 10 year old Isabella from Sticklands Primary School in Evershot, Dorset, is joining forces with her Mum, Alice Moore to put on a Strictly style show at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil on the evening of Friday, 8 July. Entitled Strictly SeeAbility, all monies raised on the night will go to SeeAbility’s ‘Children in Focus’ campaign. Full story: Read more