Axbridge Chapel Transforms into Vibrant Arts Centre with Celebratory Launch Thursday, July 3, 2025 arts axbridge community theatre music poetry culture redevelopment volunteering historic The historic Methodist Chapel on West Street in Axbridge is set to take on a new lease of life—not as a place of worship but as a thriving arts centre. After being declared redundant last year due to declining congregation … Read More
Emily Eavis Ensures Strict Noise Control at Glastonbury Festival to Comply with Rules Thursday, June 26, 2025 glastonbury festival emilyeavis noisecontrol somerset music events livemusic arts regulations Glastonbury Festival has returned, welcoming tens of thousands of attendees camping overnight to access Worthy Farm ahead of the official opening by Michael and Emily Eavis on Wednesday, June 25. This year’s iconic Pyramid … Read More
Struggles of Glastonbury Arts Hub Revealed Amid Project Delays Sunday, April 20, 2025 glastonbury arts hub community project delays audit unpaid bills controversy The Red Brick Building, a community hub in Glastonbury, is facing challenges due to audit delays, unpaid bills, and allegations of political interference related to its Life Factory project. Andrew, a director and secretary … Read More
Discovering Taunton: A Hidden Indie Gem Friday, April 18, 2025 taunton indie paradise somerset independent arts shopping indie paradise transformation My first encounter with Taunton on a grey winter’s day whisked me away to a realm of captivating sights. The awe-inspiring 158-foot gothic red brick spire of Taunton Minster drew me in, followed by the delightful … Read More
The allure of Bruton: Britain’s Montecito Saturday, February 22, 2025 bruton celebrities culture affluent michelin-starred arts somerset prestige town montecito Nestled in the hills of Somerset, the quaint town of Bruton has garnered acclaim as “Britain’s Montecito,” thanks to its affluent local celebrities, epitomizing la dolce vita. At the hilltop, Osip, a … Read More
Revitalization of Somerset quarry receives Government grant Thursday, December 28, 2023 somerset quarry revitalization arts culture government grant weston-super-mare community ownership fund weston town council community investment Plans to repurpose a disused Somerset quarry into a center for arts and culture have received a financial boost from the Government. The closure of Weston-super-Mare’s old town quarry in August raised concerns about the … Read More