“Langport in Bloom” Judgement day

RHS Britain in Bloom is a nationwide community gardening campaign to transform cities, towns and villages. It is a campaign that Langport has embraced and you may have noticed that Langport has been looking increasingly colourful over the last few weeks, culminating in the SW in Bloom judges’ visit on Tuesday 18th July. Full story: Read more

South Somerset parks flying the flag as some of the UK’s very best green spaces

Yeovil Country Park, Ham Hill Country Park and Chard Reservoir in South Somerset have all been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as one of the very best in the world. The South Somerset District Council owned sites are among a record-breaking 1,797 UK parks and green spaces that will today receive a prestigious Green Flag Award – the mark of a quality park or green space. Full story: Read more

 

Langport Area Business Group bidding to bag a cash boost from Tesco Bags of Help initiative

Tesco has teamed up with Groundwork to launch its community funding scheme, which sees grants of £4,000, £2,000 and £1,000 – all raised from the 5p bag levy – being awarded to local community projects. Three groups in every Tesco region have been shortlisted to receive a cash award and shoppers are being invited to vote for their preferred project. Full story: Read more