On Sunday 10th March Yeovil Junior Netball Club represented Somerset in the Regional Prelims at Exeter University. After some initial nerves and losing the first game against West Exeter 10-3, Yeovil picked up speed and determination for the next game against Somerset League rivals Wells. Full Story: Read More
New management for the Community Resource Service
New management arrangements for the much valued Community Resource Service in Yeovil will come into place in April. The well-used facility, which is located at the Manor Stables opposite the Octagon, is currently owned and managed by South Somerset District Council. From April the service will be run by the Hub-Yeovil, a Community Interest Company that aims to support vulnerable people to develop their work and life skills helping them to enjoy their lives. Full Story: Read More
Pour more: from chip fat to cuppa
Thousands of Somerset families have won praise for transforming their used cooking oil into green power for homes and businesses. All 18 Somerset recycling sites started taking cooking oil one year ago so it could be used to generate renewable power. Around 6,000 litres of cooking oil – weighing close to six tonnes – have been poured into the recycling tanks over the past year. Full Story: Read More