From collecting waste to animal welfare, and school places to trading standards, the hundreds of vital local services of a council will be brought to life in 140 characters when councillors and staff from South Somerset District Council take part in a tweetathon on Wednesday 18 November. They will be among thousands nationwide to tweet using the hashtag #OurDay, to give residents an insight into the hundreds of jobs councils do every day. During #OurDay last year over 8,000 twitter accounts participated, sending more than 10,000 tweets and reaching 3 million people. Full story: Read more
Martock residents invited to take steps towards a healthier lifestyle
Residents living in and around Martock are being encouraged to join two enthusiastic new volunteers for a free health walk around the town. Maggie and Peter Ludbrook recently set up the monthly walking group after completing one of the free Health Walk Leader Training days offered by South Somerset District Council. Caroline Bennett from the Our Place Martock Project Team was one of the walkers taking part in the group’s first walk in October. Full story: Read more
Coca-Cola Christmas truck coming to Yeovil this festive season
South Somerset District Council is excited to welcome the Coca-Cola Christmas truck to Yeovil this festive season. The iconic truck will be in the town centre from 12 noon to 8pm on Saturday 28 November. Stopping at Lower Middle Street the Coca-Cola Christmas truck tour will give fans the opportunity to get up close and personal with the famous vehicle. Full story: Read more