Launch of Centre for Garden and Landscape Studies at Hestercombe Study day – ‘Healthy Minds: Therapy, Well Being and Wisdom in the Garden’ at Hestercombe Gardens, Taunton, Somerset, Saturday 15th November. The new Centre for Garden and Landscape Studies based at Hestercombe in Somerset, will be launched with this provoking study day. The Centre will offer interdisciplinary studies covering all aspects of gardens and landscapes. Full story: Read more
Tennis has a smashing future in South Somerset
Young tennis players were dreaming of Wimbledon Centre Court when they visited Martock Tennis Club for the South Somerset Schools’ Mini Red Tennis Red Final on Thursday 19 June. The competition was the end of a long journey to get to the final, with hundreds of young people from South Somerset taking part in ‘cluster’ competitions over the last two months. Full story: Read more
New sessions get footballers walking not running
A brand new football session is bringing together people of all ages and abilities to play the game in Yeovil. Walking football has been set up by South Somerset District Council, Bucklers Mead Leisure Centre and Somerset F.A in response to demand for sessions locally. Sam Wenden-de-Lira from the Healthy Lifestyles Team at the district council explains more about walking football. “The game is exactly the same as regular football, except you are not allowed to run. The benefit of walking is a reduced impact on joints, making it perfect for those returning from injury, older adults or those who have had a break from activity. Full story: Read More