A record turnout of over 300 business people attended this year’s Somerset in Business Conference on 4th June. Organised by the Somerset Chamber of Commerce and entitled ‘Made in Somerset’, the delegates heard from speakers representing a broad range of industries including advanced manufacturing and engineering, food and drink, and fashion. Speakers from businesses including AgustaWestland, Numatic International, Pittards and Ministry of Cake provided insight on their history and approach to business, as well as the added value that being ‘Made in Somerset’ provides for their organisations. Full story: Read more
H&M TO OPEN IN YEOVIL, Thursday 25th June at 11am
H & M, Hennes & Mauritz AB (H&M), is delighted to be opening in Yeovil this June. The store, situated in the Quedam Shopping Centre, will open on Thursday 25th June at 11am. To celebrate, customers in the queue will receive a wristband entitling them to 25% off all fabulous products in store to shop during opening day. The store will occupy a sales area of 14,000 square feet and cover two floors offering H&M collections for ladies, men, teenagers and children. The opening has created around 25 new jobs in a mix of full and part time positions. Full story: Read more
South Somerset District Council says thank you to its volunteers
With National Volunteers’ Week taking place this week (1st – 7th June), South Somerset District Council wanted to thank all those residents who volunteer or are part of Friends groups with Council services. Volunteers in South Somerset help to maintain the wonderful award winning Countryside sites across the district; help to ensure artefacts at the Community Heritage Access Centre (CHAC) are kept in a good condition for other visitors and also help you to your seats at Somerset’s premier theatre, the Octagon Theatre. Full story: Read more