A grant from South Somerset District Council has helped a community group in Ash to install new planters to support the growth of wildflowers in the village’s Millennium Wood. Ash Millennium Wood Management Group received a grant of £370 from SSDC’s Area North Committee towards the cost of their project to build raised flower beds in the corner of the Millennium Wood. Full story: Read more
FORMER TEACHER IS FLOURISHING IN NEW CAREER!
From teacher to florist, one mum decided to make the most of her maternity leave and started a new career and business following the birth of her son. Katherine Shean, who until recently had been known as ‘Mrs Shean’ in primary classrooms across Dorset and Somerset, now runs Spring Rise Floral Design from her studio and cottage in Bourton, Dorset. Full story: Read more
MEET FATHER CHRISTMAS AND HIS HELPERS AT THE KILVER COURT CHRISTMAS FAIR
On Saturday 10th December, Father Christmas will be visiting Kilver Court’s annual Christmas Fair. Father Christmas will be in his very special grotto in the gardens with his reindeer Rudolf, ready to meet and greet children and give each child a special Christmas gift. The cost will be £8 per child and free entry to the gardens for accompanying adults. Full Story: Read more