Three volunteers in Yeovil have received celebratory pin badges to recognise their dedication to leading Health Walks in Yeovil. The leaders – Jean Phillips and Ian and Shirley Holloway – all took part in South Somerset District Council’s free Walk Leader training course and have since gone on to lead hundreds of walks between them. Health Walks in South Somerset create more opportunities for people to exercise in their local community, reducing the need to travel and providing low cost activity. Full story: Read more
Councillors in favour to seriously consider taking on the running of Westlands Sports and Leisure Complex
Councillors of South Somerset District Council’s District Executive Committee have voted in favour of giving serious consideration to taking over the running of the Westlands Sports and Leisure Complex in Yeovil. At yesterday’s meeting, the Members of District Executive Committee agreed to look fully at the possibility of taking on the management of the complex which is currently owned by Finmeccanica – AgustaWestland and is scheduled to close at the end of this month. Full story: Read more
Ham Hill Wood Fayre to celebrate all that native woodlands give us
Join the Countryside rangers for a celebration of all that native woodlands give us on Saturday 5th September for the first Ham Hill Wood Fayre. From 10am, come along to the stone circle area at Ham Hill and watch chainsaw carving and horse logging demonstrations, participate in campfire cooking with the Scouts, enjoy the forest school mud kitchen or a wide range of free children’s activities in the kid’s zone. Watch the axe men demonstrate their skills; you can even have a go if you are brave enough. Full story: Read more