Next week members of the local farming community will have the chance to come together to examine farm business issues and to discuss the challenges they face at a free evening meeting with a panel of six specialists. The seminar, which is being held at 7.30pm on Wednesday February 20 at Yeovil Town Football Club and includes a hot supper, will offer specialist advice with speakers from Dyne Drewett solicitors and Old Mill accountants. Full Story: Read More
South Somerset Supporting New Business
South Somerset District Council has teamed up with Somerset Business Agency (SBA) and partners from across the county to deliver a free event to help anyone thinking about, planning or having just started a business in South Somerset. The “Dare to Dream” Business and Enterprise Start-up Event is being held on Thursday 7th March at The Yeovil Innovation Centre Barracks Close, Copse Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8RN. Full Story: Read More
Emerging artisan food businesses encouraged to enter Great Taste 2013 which opens for entries on 4th February
Three new Golden Fork trophies hav
e been added to Great Taste for 2013 – the world’s largest and most respected blind-tasted food and drink awards scheme.

Chefs working in delis and farm shops are being encouraged to enter their favourite signature dish; producers making artisan foods using heritage breeds or varieties will be honoured with a special Nigel Barden Award, and one emerging new artisan business will receive valuable mentoring as part of its prize. Full Story: Read More