A desperate plea to find a new home for Jasper, a five year old male neutered English springer spaniel is being launched today by Ferne Animal Sanctuary, Wambrook, near Chard, Somerset. Jasper has been at the Sanctuary’s kennels for six months and is now showing signs of depression. Tara Nirula, Re-homing Manager at Ferne Animal Sanctuary said: “Some days he just lies in his bed looking so sad. It is heart-rending. Jasper urgently needs a place he can call home”. Full story: Read more
Flexercise training in Chard will help keep older people more active
South Somerset District Council’s Healthy Lifestyles Team is helping older and frail residents to keep active by offering a one day ‘Flexercise’ training session in Chard on Thursday 5th November. Sam Wenden-de-Lira, Healthy Lifestyles Officer at the district council explained the benefits of the training: “Flexercise is a series of chair based exercises that are an ideal way to keep residents in nursing homes, care homes, Active Living Centres, residential homes and sheltered housing active. The scheme is specifically designed for older and frail individuals. Full story: Read more
Local Ladies Go Continental!
A recent flower arranging workshop held at Combe St Nicholas Village Hall near Chard attracted a full house of local ladies having fun. Based on a modern, continental theme they watched a step-by-step demonstration first before rolling up their sleeves and with help, produced some stunning designs to take home and show off to their family and friends. Full story: Read more