Fleet Air Arm Museum take delivery of rare two-seater Harrier T8

T8-black harrierThe Fleet Air Arm Museum in Yeovilton have taken delivery of a rare two-seater Harrier T8 training aircraft, adding to the Museum’s collection of VSTOL (vertical, short take-off and landing) aircraft. The Museum now owns what is probably the world’s largest collection of VSTOL aircraft and associated exhibits including the prototype Hawker P.1127, two Sea Harriers the FRS1 and FA2 and a Harrier GR9. Full Story: Read More

Ham Hill Fayre provides fun day out for families

Ham Hill Experience DayThe Countryside Rangers at South Somerset District Council are busy preparing this year’s Ham Hill Fayre on Saturday 7 September, where there will be plenty of opportunities for people to get involved with heritage and countryside at this fantastic Iron Age site.The Ham Hill Fayre offers a fun day out for all the family. From 11am, you can take advantage of the wide range of activities on offer from hands on willow crafts, to having your face painted. There will be warrior training for the brave and flint knapping and coin minting taking place next to our very own Iron Age roundhouse. Full Story: Read More

It’s now or never to enter the Somerset Business Awards!

Somerset Business Awards 2013With the deadline fast approaching, Somerset businesses are being reminded to get their entries in for the prestigious Somerset Business Awards, before it’s too late! The closing date for award applications is 30 August at 5.00pm, so it is now or never for businesses considering entering. Now in its ninth year, the Somerset Business Awards recognise and celebrate outstanding business success in the county and the number of entries received increases substantially each year. Previous Award winners often experience enhanced reputation and a healthy improvement in profits. Full Story: Read More