An estimated 5,000 people joined in the fun as National Playday brought an exciting array of free play fun to Yeovil Country Park on Wednesday 7 August. The annual National Playday event is organised and funded by South Somerset District Council and offers a huge variety of activities and experiences for children and young people across South Somerset and beyond. Full Story: Read More
South Somerset District Council Councillor Cathy Bakewell to become Baroness
Councillor Cathy Bakewell who is South Somerset District Council Ward Member for Coker is to become a Baroness and is said to be “delighted, thrilled and humbled” to be chosen for the great honour. Cathy’s first job in the political arena came about when she became Paddy Ashdown’s secretary in the years before he was first elected MP for Yeovil in 1983 and she continued in that role for many years. Eventually she decided to play her own part in politics and was elected to Somerset County Council in May 1993. Full Story: Read More
Shoppers encouraged to ‘Join In’ with Olympic Sporting Opportunities
Saturday shopping in Yeovil had a distinctly sporting theme when the free Join In Local Sport event came to the Quedam Shopping Centre on Saturday 27 July. The event, which was co-ordinated by South Somerset District Council, brought 15 different sports to the shopping centre so that shoppers were able to try out new sports in between shopping. From Hockey to Netball and Volleyball to Tennis – there was something for everyone to try. Full Story: Read More