A joint project between South Somerset District Council’s Equalities Officer, Countryside team and Yeovil Shopmobility, has produced annotated maps of easy-access routes around Ham Hill Country Park and Yeovil Country Park. The maps show accessible routes for residents and visitors to enjoy, with information on parking, toilets and refreshments and tips on features and wildlife to look out for along the way. Full story: Read more
Flying the Flag at Yeovil Country Park: Celebrating Armed Forces Day
South Somerset District Council are hosting a ‘Flying the Flag’ event at Yeovil Country Park this coming Saturday, 27 June, in celebration of Armed Forces Day this year. 15 flags will be on display along a festival flag trail at Ninesprings in the award winning Yeovil Country Park, from 11am on Saturday. The flags have all been designed by local Service families and local community groups. Full story: Read more
Two new volunteers step out to lead walks in Yeovil
Following a recent free training event organised by South Somerset District Council, two newly trained volunteers are leading the way in Yeovil. The fully booked health walk leader training event gave volunteers all the information they needed to lead a safe and successful walk including advice on route planning, risk assessments, first aid and the benefits of exercise. One of the newly trained volunteers, David Weale, said “I volunteered because the benefits of walking are numerous, including better health, socialisation, fresh air and being out in the countryside.” Full story: Read more