Christmas

Waitrose in Wellington.

Waitrose lorry deliveries to start three hours earlier

The meals were delivered by Tesco colleagues in Wells to the Lawrence Centre, which supports older people in Somerset

The meals were delivered by Tesco colleagues in Wells to the Lawrence Centre, which supports older people in Somerset

Tesco staff in Wells deliver festive meals to Lawrence Centre

St Margaret’s Hospice reached the highest total it has ever raised through its annual Christmas tree collection

St Margaret’s Hospice reached the highest total it has ever raised through its annual Christmas tree collection

Christmas tree collection in Somerset raises record figure

Radstock Food Club received an extra £500 from Radstock and Westfield Big Local to create 35 Christmas bags filled with seasonal treats over the recent festive period

Radstock Food Club received an extra £500 from Radstock and Westfield Big Local to create 35 Christmas bags filled with seasonal treats over the recent festive period

Somerset food club provides Christmas treats over festive period

Column: Taunton mayor's round-up of festive season engagements

Crandon Springs Care Home in Wells hosted a packed schedule of activities during the festive period

Crandon Springs Care Home in Wells hosted a packed schedule of activities during the festive period

Wells care home residents enjoy festive activities to end 2025

A total of 834 gifts were collected through Tesco stores in Somerset as part of the supermarket giant’s 2025 Christmas Toy Donation campaign

A total of 834 gifts were collected through Tesco stores in Somerset as part of the supermarket giant’s 2025 Christmas Toy Donation campaign

Hundreds of Christmas gifts donated to children across Somerset

Charles Dickens

Clinton Rogers: This new word I learned over Christmas is a nasty bug

Various pantomimes are among the events taking place across Somerset this week

Various pantomimes are among the events taking place across Somerset this week

What's on in Somerset this week: December 30, 2025-January 4, 2026

Rev Preb Robin Lodge, who preaches his last Christmas message in St Andrew's this week

Rev Preb Robin Lodge, who preaches his last Christmas message in St Andrew's this week

Interview: Meet the Taunton vicar set to retire after a long career

Phil Hill column: Why I'm giving away £10 this Christmas

Staff at The Manor Care Home in Taunton swapped their uniforms for costumes to perform Snow White and the Seven Carers for residents

Staff at The Manor Care Home in Taunton swapped their uniforms for costumes to perform Snow White and the Seven Carers for residents

Care home staff in Taunton stage Christmas pantomime for residents

Court Fields School students recently hosted a festive concert

Court Fields School students recently hosted a festive concert

Court Fields School students delight crowd at Christmas event

The Tesco Winter Food Collection resulted in the donation of enough food to provide 16,949 meals to people facing hardship

The Tesco Winter Food Collection resulted in the donation of enough food to provide 16,949 meals to people facing hardship

Almost 17,000 meals donated to Somerset families in need

Children at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School created handmade cards for a scheme organised in partnership with Age UK Somerset

Children at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School created handmade cards for a scheme organised in partnership with Age UK Somerset

Pupils spread Christmas cheer in Wincanton with card project

Volunteers from Richard Huish College sorted and packed the hampers for collection on Thursday, December 11

Volunteers from Richard Huish College sorted and packed the hampers for collection on Thursday, December 11

Somerset college community comes together to donate Christmas hampers

Over 6,000 children and school staff from 47 schools in the Diocese of Bath and Wells took part in the online collective worship recently

Over 6,000 children and school staff from 47 schools in the Diocese of Bath and Wells took part in the online collective worship recently

Thousands of students join Somerset's first-ever virtual worship

The Langford Inn in Lower Langford and The Bower Inn in Bridgwater will be serving a complimentary traditional festive meal on Christmas Day for those who might otherwise spend it alone

The Langford Inn in Lower Langford and The Bower Inn in Bridgwater will be serving a complimentary traditional festive meal on Christmas Day for those who might otherwise spend it alone

Somerset pubs offering free meals for those who may be alone at Christmas

Column: The world doesn’t need more criticism or cruelty at Christmas

Richard Huish College has teamed up with Arc to raise funds and collecting donations for the charity’s Bags of Joy initiative

Richard Huish College has teamed up with Arc to raise funds and collecting donations for the charity’s Bags of Joy initiative

Richard Huish College community rallies to support homelessness charity

Claire Duke with visitors to the St Andrew’s Fair

Claire Duke with visitors to the St Andrew’s Fair

Looking Back: Inside Taunton Christmas fairs of times gone by

West Buckland Primary School

West Buckland Primary School

Looking Back: Somerset's schoolchildren shine in nativities in 2010

Here are some of the best and worst rated Christmas films you can watch on Netflix

Here are some of the best and worst rated Christmas films you can watch on Netflix

The 5 best to 5 worst rated Christmas films you need to watch on Netflix in 2025

Forty swimmers took part in the Christmas Cracker Chill Swim at Vobster Quay

Forty swimmers took part in the Christmas Cracker Chill Swim at Vobster Quay

Festive swim raises £1,400 for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance

Somerset Community Foundation awarded the grants through its Festive Fund scheme

Somerset Community Foundation awarded the grants through its Festive Fund scheme

Over 60 Somerset community groups given a share of £28,500

Father Christmas recently landed by helicopter at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School in Wincanton

Father Christmas recently landed by helicopter at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School in Wincanton

Father Christmas arrives by helicopter at Somerset school

Pupils and staff at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School wrapped up the winter term with a packed programme of festive events

Pupils and staff at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School wrapped up the winter term with a packed programme of festive events

Pupils at Midsomer Norton school embrace the Christmas spirit

Residents and staff from Cadbury Hall Care Home attended the Age UK Somerset Christmas Carol Service at Wells Cathedral on Wednesday, December 10

Residents and staff from Cadbury Hall Care Home attended the Age UK Somerset Christmas Carol Service at Wells Cathedral on Wednesday, December 10

Care home residents attend Wells Cathedral Christmas carol service

A variety of events are set to take place in Taunton over the next week

A variety of events are set to take place in Taunton over the next week

What's on in Taunton this week: December 18-24, 2025

NHS bosses in the South West are urging people to get their flu jabs now for it to give a high level of protection by Christmas Day

NHS bosses in the South West are urging people to get their flu jabs now for it to give a high level of protection by Christmas Day

Flu hospitalisation surge leads NHS South West bosses to push jabs

St John's C of E Primary School's choir recently performed at Wells Cathedral

St John's C of E Primary School's choir recently performed at Wells Cathedral

Wellington school choir perform at Wells Cathedral Christmas concert

He swapped his sleigh Wildcat and Commando Merlin Mk4 helicopters operated by 1 Army Air Corps and the Commando Helicopter Force

He swapped his sleigh Wildcat and Commando Merlin Mk4 helicopters operated by 1 Army Air Corps and the Commando Helicopter Force

Santa swaps sleigh for helicopter with RNAS Yeovilton's help

The Coleridge Way footpath near Crowcombe Viewpoint in the Quantock Hills

The Coleridge Way footpath near Crowcombe Viewpoint in the Quantock Hills

The 12 Walks of Christmas: ways to explore Somerset before the new year

Column: Mayor of Taunton offers Christmas message following festive events

Crandon Springs resident Margaret helping head chef Simon stir up the Christmas Cake

Crandon Springs resident Margaret helping head chef Simon stir up the Christmas Cake

Residents at Wells care home get festive for Christmas

Rossetti House in Frome recently partnered with Purple Elephant to reintroduce Christmas traditions from the past

Rossetti House in Frome recently partnered with Purple Elephant to reintroduce Christmas traditions from the past

Frome care home residents revisit popular Christmas traditions

Carols at Lunchtime will take place at St John's Church, Taunton, on Friday, December 12

Carols at Lunchtime will take place at St John's Church, Taunton, on Friday, December 12

Choir to perform at annual Taunton Christmas concert this week

Households in Somerset can take part in the annual Christmas Tree Collection scheme, organised by St Margaret’s Hospice and Children’s Hospice South West

Households in Somerset can take part in the annual Christmas Tree Collection scheme, organised by St Margaret’s Hospice and Children’s Hospice South West

Children's Hospice South West

Somerset residents can now book charitable Christmas tree collection

The first Taunton Tinsel trot saw more than 130 people take part

The first Taunton Tinsel trot saw more than 130 people take part

Crowds take to the streets of Taunton for inaugural Christmas fun run

Griffens Carnival Club will be in Taunton with Santa riding along for the drive.

Griffens Carnival Club will be in Taunton with Santa riding along for the drive.

Santa Claus is coming to town: Festive cart to travel through Taunton tonight

The Compass Wellbeing Hydrotherapy Pool is an important facility that benefits people with disabilities, as well as neurodiverse and elderly individuals, providing them with therapy and relaxation

The Compass Wellbeing Hydrotherapy Pool is an important facility that benefits people with disabilities, as well as neurodiverse and elderly individuals, providing them with therapy and relaxation

Taunton spa's Christmas raffle to fund therapy pool repairs

Santa Claus and his elves arriving at Rumwell Farm Shop by tractor

Santa Claus and his elves arriving at Rumwell Farm Shop by tractor

Crowds gather to welcome Santa and his elves to Somerset farm shop

The Manor Care Home held its annual Christmas fayre on Saturday, December 6

The Manor Care Home held its annual Christmas fayre on Saturday, December 6

Somerset care home hosts festive fayre with Father Christmas

Langport branch volunteer Mary Peto is at the heart of St Margaret's Hospice's thrifty Christmas initiative

Langport branch volunteer Mary Peto is at the heart of St Margaret's Hospice's thrifty Christmas initiative

St Margaret's charity shops in Somerset urge thrifty Christmas

A poll by the NSPCC found 75 per cent of adults believe children are more likely to be exposed to domestic violence at this time of year, while 69 per cent said they feel children face an increased risk of abuse overall

A poll by the NSPCC found 75 per cent of adults believe children are more likely to be exposed to domestic violence at this time of year, while 69 per cent said they feel children face an increased risk of abuse overall

Poll finds many South West adults worry for children's safety at Christmas

Animal Search UK

Column: We need to work together towards an economy which will help us all

Father Christmas in his grotto at Rumwell Farm Shop last year with an elf

Father Christmas in his grotto at Rumwell Farm Shop last year with an elf

Somerset farm shop to welcome Father Christmas to grotto

The gifts are part of the Project Christmas appeal by Project Youth Cancer, which is delivering gift bags to patients at Musgrove Park Hospital and 44 other hospitals across the UK and Ireland

The gifts are part of the Project Christmas appeal by Project Youth Cancer, which is delivering gift bags to patients at Musgrove Park Hospital and 44 other hospitals across the UK and Ireland

Charity to spread festive surprise to Taunton cancer patients

Various stage performances are among this week's events in Taunton

Various stage performances are among this week's events in Taunton

What's on in Taunton this week: December 4-10, 2025

Ferne Animal Sanctuary has launched its Winter Welfare campaign as part of the national Big Give Christmas Challenge

Ferne Animal Sanctuary has launched its Winter Welfare campaign as part of the national Big Give Christmas Challenge

Ferne Animal Sanctuary hoping to fundraise £6,000 in seven days

Cats Protection

Letter: Simple tips for keeping kittens and cats safe at Christmas

Home Instead Taunton and West Somerset has launched its annual Be a Santa campaign

Home Instead Taunton and West Somerset has launched its annual Be a Santa campaign

Somerset care company spreading festive cheer with annual Christmas campaign

Mark Reeve, a local resident.

Mark Reeve, a local resident.

Residents' concerns over lack of consultation over 'pop-up fairground' in Taunton

The catch for the competition's winners is that they must wear the limited-edition GWR Christmas jumper, which features a unique QR code that acts as their ticket

The catch for the competition's winners is that they must wear the limited-edition GWR Christmas jumper, which features a unique QR code that acts as their ticket

GWR launches Christmas market travel challenge with a twist