Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton International Air Day’s latest addition is a show first. Making its Air Day debut, we’re hugely excited to announce the Hellenic Air Force F-16 Demo Team ‘Zeus’ will participate in the flying display on Saturday 7 July. Flying the state-of-the-art F-16C Block 52+, the team is named after the ancient Greek sky and thunder god. Established in late 2009, the demo team has made just two previous UK visits. Its stunningly-painted F-16 performs a striking solo display, flown this year by Major Loukas Theocharopoulos. Full story: Read more
Local butcher wins award for UK’s best bacon!
Local business, Barrett Bros Butchers is celebrating today after winning a Diamond Award for its bacon in the UK’s most prestigious competition for craft butchery products – The Smithfield Awards. The event, which is held annually by the Q Guild of Butchers recognises and rewards the excellent products that are being produced by the very best butchers in the country. Full story: Read more
The Bishop’s Palace receives a Food & Drink Accolade from VisitEngland
This week, VisitEngland announced the winners of its 2017 ‘attractions accolades’ in recognition of the quality visitor experiences on offer and The Bishop’s Palace is delighted to share that it has been awarded a VisitEngland Quality Food & Drink Accolade. This accolade is testament to the high standards achieved at the Bishop’s Table Café, which the assessor felt were truly deserving of recognition. Full story: Read more