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STOP! It's time to celebrate 60 years of school crossing patrols
A celebration event has been held to mark the diamond anniversary of lollipop men and women.The school crossing patrol service is 60 years old and to mark the occasion a reception was held in Bath for...
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Help light up Midsomer Norton with carnival parade
Midsomer Norton and District Carnival Association says entry forms are coming in thick and fast as preparations are made for the town's annual winter carnival.Music, dancing, comical costumes and...
View ArticlePensford Market to make return
After taking a break for August Pensford's monthly morning market will begin again on Saturday, September 7, and will be raising funds for All Saints Church in Publow.In addition to the popular home...
View ArticleLoyalty earns its rewards
FROM the first week in October we will be launching our fantastic new loyalty card for our home delivered customers.We have partnered up with a company called Lealta, to offer thousands of savings on...
View ArticleChance to gain skills in construction with Mindset Training
CONSTRUCTION training firm Mindset Training, Frome Town Council and Working Links, a national back to work agency, are working together on a new project to help local, unemployed young adults back to...
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URGENT APPEAL: Please help us raise donations to fly a stray dog called...
We have recently visited the Greek island of Zante and whilst over there we fell in love with a stray Gordon Setter that had been dumped with no food, water or shelter in a churchyard in Zakynthos...
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LOST DOG
HELP: my dog has been stolen. He was locked in his kennel as usual then when we woke this morning his kennel was left open & the lock gone. He has no escape route in the garden so the only other...
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Man faces trial after failing to name driver wanted by police
A PRESTLEIGH man has been ordered to stand trial at Taunton Crown Court accused of perverting the course of justice and failing to give information to the police. Neil Anthony Richardson was in the...
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All Saints Church in Peblow to open through to autumn
After the success of a scheme to open the village church at Publow each weekend over the summer, the policy is to continue until the end of October.All Saints Church is normally kept locked but the...
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Churches unite to spread God's word to wider audience
Three Methodist churches in Radstock, Westfield and Writhlington have decided to unite under a new name to serve the whole area.By joining together to pool resources, the churches hope that they will...
View ArticleStory of trek on Everest to be revealed
Chew Valley Local History Society will be hosting a summer social event and lecture on Thursday, September 5, in the Old Schoolroom, Chew Magna, which is open to all.The talk will be an illustrated...
View ArticleYoung people in Frome asked to help out
WHAT do young people in Frome want? That is the burning question being asked by the town council and it hopes to attract a group of youngsters to help with its research.In spring 2013, councillors...
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Budding Bales pack the pitches at Purnells Sports Youth tournament
Paulton's football pitches were buzzing with activity yesterday as more than 40 teams competed against each other in a pre-season tournament. The event - which also attracted teams from Frome, Bath and...
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Chance to make ethical investments into your own community
Community groups, charities and small businesses in Somerset can now make ethical investments into their immediate community. Following a change in the common bond of Somerset Savings and Loans, credit...
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Controversial and divisive - the Badger Cull
As the cull of badgers has recently started in West Somerset and is due to start shortly in Gloucestershire, I feel I cannot let this moment pass without comment, writes agricultural correspondent...
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Night at the Abbey 2013
The historic ruins of Glastonbury Abbey will light up the night sky as music plays across the grounds on September 13. Night at the Abbey, the annual night of lights, music and entertainment will take...
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Evercreech man facing allegations of dangerous and drink driving
AN Evercreech man has appeared in court facing allegations of dangerous driving, drink driving and failing to stop for the police at Yeovil. Lee Paul Roberts, aged 25, of Victoria Square, appeared...
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Last chance to join SOS Africa's Cranmore Tower Zip Wire Fundraising Event
This is the last chance for teams and individuals to join SOS Africa's Cranmore Tower Zip Wire Fundraising Event taking place on September 14, 15, 21 and 22. Throughout the summer brave groups of...
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Tim Fussell steers champions Stratton to last-day victory over Bath
Stratton-on-the-Fosse CC 1st XI 196-9 Bath CC 3rd XI 194-5 (Stratton won by one wicket) Champions Stratton ended their North Somerset League Saturday Division 1 season on a high after beating Bath in a...
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Double-century delight for Midsomer Norton hero Chris Tabb
Midsomer Norton CC 2nd XI 316-2 Nationwide House CC 2nd XI 103 (Norton won by 213 runs) Midsomer Norton legend Chris Tabb saved the highlight of the season until the last day as he blazed an incredible...
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