Free, fun activities for all the family are on offer at Ninesprings later this month (Friday 21 August), on the themes of flight and float. Adventurous people will be able to try the inflatable obstacle course and the more arty can opt for face painting and pond dipping or creation of a mini raft, kite or flag. Keep to the flight” theme and you can try your hand at flying a model helicopter or hold an amazing Eagle Owl or young Tawny Owl. Or weave willow into a dragonfly and watch a military fly past. Full story: Read more
5000 people enjoy a giant free day of play
An estimated 5,000 people enjoyed dozens of exciting free activities including tree climbing, circus skills and water wars when the tenth National Playday came to Yeovil Country Park on Wednesday 5 August. The annual National Playday event – which is organised and funded by the Community Health & Leisure Team at South Somerset District Council – offered a huge variety of activities and experiences for children and young people across South Somerset and beyond. Full story: Read more
Bogus telephone calls about Council Tax
Bogus calls are being made to residents in Somerset telling them they are due a Council Tax refund and asking for their bank details. If you get a call from someone saying they are from the Council and asking for your bank details to give you a refund, please do not give out your bank details. Full story: Read more