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Step into Bruton

Bruton 2015 coverStepping into Bruton has become a whole lot easier, with the production of a new town guide called ‘Step into Bruton’. Funding support from South Somerset District Council, Bruton Town Council and the Heart of Wessex Rail Partnership has enabled Bruton Chamber of Commerce to produce the guide which details a town trail and ways to get to the town by train. The guide is part of a larger ‘Brand Bruton’ project which is being led by Bruton Town Council and Bruton Community Partnership. The project is looking at branding across the parish. New tourism information boards and signs have been erected as well as a new town website created www.brutontown.com. Full story: Read more

 

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Country Park Dog shows a treat for all

Ham Hill Dog ShowTails were wagging with delight after South Somerset District Council successfully held two Dog Shows at Ham Hill Country Park and Yeovil Country Park. Over 95 dogs entered the various classes at the dog show at Yeovil Country Park held on 2 June and plenty of visitors who did not have dogs also attended the event. Profits raised from that day which will be split evenly between Heavens Gate and the Dogs Trust, Salisbury. Meanwhile, at the Ham Hill Country Park Fun Dog Show on 12 July, more than 180 dogs entered the events on the day and profits from the event will be split between the Friends of Ham Hill group and Ferne Animal Sanctuary. Full story: Read more

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Local residents to receive important voter registration information

SSDCHouseholds in South Somerset will soon be receiving a form asking residents to check whether the information that appears on the electoral register for those living at their address is correct as part of South Somerset District Council’s annual voter registration canvass. The aim of the form is to ensure that the electoral register is up to date and to identify any residents who are not registered so that they can be encouraged to do so. Full story: Read more