Home owners and businesses in Mendip who were directly affected by flooding last winter are being reminded they can still apply for a grant of up to £5,000 to help reduce the risk of flooding of their properties in the future. The Government-funded Repair and Renew Grant scheme can provide grants for additional flood resilience or flood resistance measures for homes and businesses that have been hit by the floods, over and above repairs that would normally be covered by insurance. Full story: Read more
Apply for flood grants now, pleads farming charity
Farmers affected by flooding on the Somerset Levels must apply for government grants to restore their land before the £10m fund closes on 27 June. Ian Bell, director of the Addington Fund, which has been helping to co-ordinate the flood relief, said it was vitally important that farmers asked for help now. “There are very genuine farmers in real need, who are still reluctant to come and ask for help. My message is simple: farmers across the country are offering to help – there is no stigma; just please ask.” Full story: Read more
IN STEAM – SUNDAY 6th APRIL – WESTONZOYLAND PUMPING STATION MUSEUM
Somerset’s First Steam Powered Pumping Station. New steaming season starts Sunday 6th April 2014. Discover how steam power was used on the Somerset Levels. Watch the 1861 Easton Amos Land Drainage Machine in action. See our unique and varied collection of engines, winches, turbines and pumps including a steam powered milk bottle washer. View the 1830 Grade II* listed pump house & cottage Other exhibits include small water wheel, deep well pumps, forge, 1914 Lancashire boiler, 1938 Marshall portable boiler and 2’ narrow gauge railway giving freight hauled demonstrations. Full Story: Read More