COMMUNITY groups along this year’s Tour of Britain routes are being urged to come forward and get involved with events supporting the South-West stages. The regional stages, which start in Minehead on September 14, are again being co-hosted by Somerset
YOUNG walkers could benefit from a £1 Ramblers annual membership if they join Somerset Walking and Activity Group. The deal is being offered to the first 30 members, in their 20s and 30s, on walks held on Get Walking Day, on May 23.
A ‘BUTTERFLY Party’ in aid of Children’s Hospices UK is being held at Wellington Junior School’s Princess Royal Sports Complex on Saturday, June 26 from 1pm to 3pm. The event will feature a range of activities and stalls and is being run in partnership
A HOME-based carer from Wellington has been chosen to highlight the need for more foster carers in Somerset. The work of Kelvin Troake, who has helped over 20 teenagers in the last 26 years, has been brought into the spotlight during Foster Care Fortnight
The RED Hatter's society visited Taunton Library to view a painting of their women's group. The Red Hatters Party, on display at the Taunton Art Group Exhibition, was painted by group member Sheila Tucker. The group meet up for social
THE Conservatives have taken control of West Somerset Council - but will share power with members of the outgoing Independent Coalition. Following a meeting of Full Council on Wednesday, the following members were elected: Chairmanship of
CHILDREN on Milverton School's eco committee will represent Somerset in the finals of the Environmental Youth Awards. The award aims to promote a greater awareness and understanding of conservation and environmental matters by encouraging young
JAMES Hildreth continued his sparkling run of form to guide Somerset to a six-wicket victory over Yorkshire in the Championship after a dramatic run chase at the County Ground yesterday. Hildreth hit an unbeaten 102 from just 70 balls as Somerset chased
SKIPPER Marcus Trescothick aims to maintain Somerset's 100% record in the Clydesdale Bank 40 before entering the competition break. Somerset take on Group A’s bottom side Worcestershire at Bath on Sunday (1.45pm), looking to make it five wins from as
MINEHEAD and West Somerset Swimming Club’s Tornadoes are celebrating victory in the Cotswold Series B Final at Keynsham last Saturday. More accustomed to competing in the C final, they arrived as the underdogs after gaining fewer points in the four
AUDIENCES will be able to get a sneak preview of Minehead Amateur Theatrical Association’s summer show, West Side Story, tonight (Friday). The West End hit, with music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, will be performed at The Regal
