South Somerset District Council’s Community Heritage Access Centre has just received an exciting addition to its social history collection from former employees of the gloving company W.J. and E.G. Ricketts Ltd of Addlewell Lane, Yeovil.Kevin and Sandra Millard, both of Yeovil, who worked at the gloving company in the 1960s and 1970s have kindly donated several items from their time at their former workplace. Full Story: Read More
Fleet Air Arm Museum take delivery of rare two-seater Harrier T8
The Fleet Air Arm Museum in Yeovilton have taken delivery of a rare two-seater Harrier T8 training aircraft, adding to the Museum’s collection of VSTOL (vertical, short take-off and landing) aircraft. The Museum now owns what is probably the world’s largest collection of VSTOL aircraft and associated exhibits including the prototype Hawker P.1127, two Sea Harriers the FRS1 and FA2 and a Harrier GR9. Full Story: Read More
It’s now or never to enter the Somerset Business Awards!
With the deadline fast approaching, Somerset businesses are being reminded to get their entries in for the prestigious Somerset Business Awards, before it’s too late! The closing date for award applications is 30 August at 5.00pm, so it is now or never for businesses considering entering. Now in its ninth year, the Somerset Business Awards recognise and celebrate outstanding business success in the county and the number of entries received increases substantially each year. Previous Award winners often experience enhanced reputation and a healthy improvement in profits. Full Story: Read More