As part of Garden Re-Leaf Day 2013, teams from Castle Gardens, Poundbury Gardens and Brimsmore Gardens will be pushing brightly coloured wheelbarrows between the three garden centres. From Yeovil to Dorchester to Sherborne – each team will throw their energies into the ‘The Big Push’ to raise money for Greenfingers charity. Full Story: Read More
Longleat Safari & Adventure Park has unveiled detailed plans for a proposed new Elephant Sanctuary
The plans, w
hich have been submitted for approval, include a 994-square-metre heated accommodation area with deep sand floors, natural sky light panels, automated feeding systems and a specialist treatment area. An extensive, 10-hectare outdoor space will feature a large grassy paddock, rocks, log piles, a giant browse frame, sand pits and the ‘Thirst Pockets Elephant Spa’ which will give the elephants a pool to utilise. Full Story: Read More
THEY ARE BACK, SOMERSET FAVOURITES TO HEADLINE SHOW!
With less than 200 days 
to go to the Mid-Somerset Show plans are gathering pace and Somerset Favourites the Wurzels are lined up ready to please the crowds at the 2013 show. The official show office, based on the Crowne Trading Estate in Shepton Mallet was opened on Friday (15th) and loyal show supporter Michael Eavis popped in to pledge his support by sponsoring the Wurzels performance at the 2013 show. Full Story: Read More