Thanks to funding from Active South Somerset, two new classes in Milborne Port and South Petherton have been set up to keep South Somerset residents active. The Active South Somerset programme is aimed at improving opportunities for activities in the South Somerset District. Active Somerset helps with funding during a 12 week pilot session of the class. In Milborne Port Village Hall, a new Core & Flexibility class has started every Monday from 5.30pm – 6.30pm. Full story: Read more
District Executive approves over £220,000 of Community Grants in South Somerset
£229,990 of Community grants were approved last week at South Somerset District Council’s (SSDC) Executive committee. SSDC supports a range of voluntary sector organisations via its Community Grant programme. This helps to deliver council services, as well as supporting groups working in local communities. Full story: Read more
Training helps to keep older people flexible
South Somerset District Council’s Healthy Lifestyles Team helped to keep older and frail people on the move with a fun packed Flexercise session at the Octagon Theatre on Thursday 26 February. Staff from hospitals, day centres, sheltered housing schemes as well as community volunteers learnt all the basics of Flexercise in an enjoyable but informative session. Full story: Read more