In its first share offer – to raise capital to fit solar panels to Westfield Academy and the Abbey Community Association’s community hall – South Somerset Community Energy has now had applications passing the £100,000 mark! John Clark, founder of the Society said, “This is fantastic progress for our first share offer, and a real momentum has now built up. We are really grateful to those who have recognised that this is a local ethical investment with an excellent return and substantial tax breaks”. Full story: Read more
OCTAGON THEATRE WINS HERITAGE LOTTERY FUND SUPPORT
The Octagon Theatre has received £36,900 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for an exciting new project, The Octagon Archive, which will aim to generate an archive for The Octagon Theatre and it’s antecedents following the venue celebrating its 40th Over its 40 year history there has never been an archive of the venues that preceded The Octagon Theatre or of its professional and amateur entertainment history. Full story: Read more
Dancing and Donuts on offer at the next Zero Project event – USA Party – Wednesday 24 July 2013
A new ‘Young Promoters’ initiative involving year 9, 10 and 11 students from Bucklers Mead, Westfield and Preston Academies have organised the next Zero Project under 18’s event at Club Neo, Stars Lane, Yeovil on Wednesday 24 July from 7pm – 11pm. The event will be themed around the USA including a Bucking Bronco and donuts. Asda in Yeovil have kindly donated 400 donuts to the Young Promoters for this event. The event is for year 9 students to 17 year olds and entry is £5 payable on the door. Full Story: Read More