A collection of glove samples made at Yeovil gloving company Clothier Giles and part of South Somerset’s industrial heritage have been donated to the District Council’s Community Heritage Access Centre. The twelve pairs of gloves, made of different materials and in various designs, were used by salesmen to show the quality and style of Clothier Giles products, to retailers across the country. Full story: Read more
South Somerset Community Energy share issue hits £100,000!
In its first share offer – to raise capital to fit solar panels to Westfield Academy and the Abbey Community Association’s community hall – South Somerset Community Energy has now had applications passing the £100,000 mark! John Clark, founder of the Society said, “This is fantastic progress for our first share offer, and a real momentum has now built up. We are really grateful to those who have recognised that this is a local ethical investment with an excellent return and substantial tax breaks”. Full story: Read more
Exhibition to celebrate the centenary of the founding of Westland Aircraft Works
From 24 July 2015 there will be a display in the Town House, Union Street, Yeovil to celebrate the centenary of the founding of the Westland Aircraft Works. The display has been organised by South Somerset District Council’s Community Heritage Access Centre and a free booklet can also be obtained on the history of the founding from the Town House and Yeovil Library in King George Street. Full story: Read more