Witcombe Stream Restoration Project to commence thanks to Heritage Lottery Fund grant

WITCOMBE STREAMThanks to a £19,800 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), South Somerset District Council is delighted to announce the Ham Hill Ranger Team will be starting work to restore the Heritage landscape in Witcombe Valley, part of Ham Hill Country Park. This summer (2016), the Rangers and volunteers will be working together on a practical project to enhance the habitats, wildlife and heritage in the bottom of Witcombe Valley. Full Story: Read more

Prières: A Concert of French Sacred Choral Music, Sat 19 March 19:30, Yeovil

Yeovil Chamber ChoirThe concert will be directed by Peter Parshall, our Guest Musical Director, and will include music by three major 20th century French composers: Francis Poulenc – Quatre motets pour un temps de pénitence and Salve Regina Maurice Duruflé – Quatre motets sur des thèmes grégoriens and Notre Père (The Lord’s Prayer) and Pierre Villette – Three Motets and Salve Regina. Tickets cost £10, which will include drinks and a buffet during the interval, and are available on the door or in advance from the Treasurer on 01935 873 719[email protected],

First AgustaWestland AW169 for the UK market lands at its base

AW169 KSSAA SAS Air AmbulanceA versatile, new generation twin engine light intermediate category helicopter, the 4.6 tonne AW169 has been designed in response to the growing market demand for an aircraft that delivers high performance, meets all the latest safety standards and has multi-role capabilities. The AW169 incorporates several new technology features in the rotor system, engines, avionics, transmission and electric power generation and distribution systems. Full story: Read more