Having a great time, despite weather
Compton Dundon and Littleton WIWE had no meeting in June due to the refurbishment of the kitchens at Meadway Hall, in Compton Dundon.Since that time several members braved the vagaries of the...
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President is a first for Rotary
DOT Cretney has become the first woman president of Frome Rotary Club.But before Mrs Cretney could be inducted outgoing president Humphrey Barnes had one final task to complete – welcoming Margaret...
View ArticleChain of office handed over after a busy year
AS HER last duty as outgoing president, Jenny Hulbert welcomed new member Sandra Elmer to the Inner Wheel Club of Frome at the July meeting.Mrs Hulbert handed over office to Kate Lewis and the club is...
View ArticleStudents give orchid lesson
FOR the June meeting members of Frome Selwood Horticulture Society members travelled to Writhlington School to learn about its Orchid Project.Teacher Simon Pugh-Jones has built a reputation for the...
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Walk from Westminster to Bath aids scanner appeal
FROME man Nigel Arbury is embarking on his latest ground-breaking double challenge walking from Westminster to Bath.This challenge is to raise funds for the Bath Cancer Unit Support Group's appeal to...
View ArticleLords of the jungle play Ashes test
A TROOP of monkeys at Longleat Safari and Adventure Park proved their skills go far beyond dismantling visitors' vehicles with their own tribute to the Ashes.More lords of the jungle than Lord's, the...
View ArticleBloody aftermath of man punching door
A TWENTY-YEAR-OLD man who punched the door of a Castle Cary club following an argument inside was on a suspended prison sentence at the time.Somerset Magistrates were told that Bradley Ryan Watson...
View ArticleDefendant is facing a false alibi charge
A BRUTON man has appeared in court facing an allegation of perverting the course of justice.Ross Alan Penny, aged 33, of Burrowfield, was in the dock before Somerset Magistrates sitting at Yeovil.He...
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Delight to be chosen as a rising star of housing
A WELLS-BASED housing association's rising star has won a top national award.Hannah Allen, 26, who works for Aster Communities has been named the winner of 24housing magazine's annual Young Leaders...
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Policeman is rewarded for his dedication to air cadets
FULL-TIME policeman Tom Miller has received a medal for many years of giving his spare hours to work with Wells Air Cadets.Wing Commander Brian Wills-Pope presented Tom with the Cadet Forces Medal,...
View ArticleCelebrate writer with your stories of Alice
DO you have stories about the writer and educational pioneer, Alice Buckton?The Chalice Well Trust is looking for people who knew her, worked with her or performed in her plays, to tell their "Stories...
View ArticleHelp keep the night crowd entertained
WANTED: jugglers, magicians, dancers, acrobats and more.All sorts of local entertainers are invited to take part in this year's Night On The Town in Wells.Night on the Town is an annual event organised...
View ArticleThe dangers of tombstoning
THE Maritime and Coastguard Agency has put out warnings about tombstoning, which is often also carried out in coastal locations.Their guide states that tombstoning can be dangerous because:The water...
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Zombies get stuck into Glastonbury
THE living dead are to take over Glastonbury as the town hosts its second official zombie walk in aid of Marthacare.Residents are being urged to dress up in their favourite undead costumes and stagger...
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Stars out for boat
A TV presenter and a music festival legend were in Street on Saturday to name a new boat.Miranda Krestovnikoff and Michael Eavis had been invited to christen the boat, which was bought by Street Divers...
View ArticleRise in property prices predicted
AROUND 80 per cent of homeowners predict property prices will rise over next six months says Lawrence Hall at property website, Zoopla.co.ukThe latest Property Sentiment Survey from Zoopla.co.uk...
View ArticlePermission granted for home extensions
RESIDENTS in villages across the Shepton Mallet area have been given the go-head to build extensions to their homes.Mendip District Council has released which planning applications they have decided...
View ArticleQuarry divers' bid to be cool 'could end in an early grave'
DESPERATE pleas have gone out to Wells teenagers and adrenaline junkies not to be tempted to cool off in quarries.The rural beat manager for the city and Shepton, PC Lindsey Rogerson, spoke out in a...
View ArticleWarning issued to teenagers to stay away from quarries
DESPERATE pleas have gone out to Shepton Mallet's teenagers and adrenaline junkies not to be tempted to cool off in quarries.PC Lindsey Rogerson is Wells and Shepton rural beat manager and spoke out in...
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Teachers praised after girl, 6, collapses playing with friends
THE MOTHER of a six-year-old girl who collapsed in a Frome school playground has praised teachers for their quick thinking.Emily Fuller fell ill while playing with friends at Hayesdown First School...
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