Keep on Keeping On: The Secret to a Happy Life at 105 Saturday, May 16, 2026 longevity music wwii piano actress travel resilience community celebration inspiration Constance Pullom, a remarkable woman who played piano in an RAF band during the Second World War, has celebrated her 105th birthday in Bath. Born in 1921, Constance showed her musical talent early, learning piano at just … Read More
Incredible Somerset Independent Cider Makers Celebrate Two Decades of Excellence Saturday, April 25, 2026 cider somerset craftsmanship heritage harryscider orchards tradition fermentation taproom celebration Somerset’s beloved Harry’s Cider is proudly celebrating 21 years of crafting traditional, small-batch cider and the first anniversary of its vibrant shop and taproom. Founded in 2005 by Harry and his son Toby Fry, this … Read More
Somerset Couple Celebrate Remarkable 80 Years of Marriage Tuesday, February 17, 2026 marriage longevity wartime love celebration anniversary carehome bupa valentine somerset A Somerset couple, Ray and Win Booth, are marking an extraordinary milestone: 80 years of marriage. Their journey began in 1943 during World War II and culminated in their wedding in 1946, making them one of the UK’s … Read More
Matt Weston Faces Beer Bill After Breaking Five Track Records at Winter Olympics Monday, February 16, 2026 olympics wintergames skeleton mattweston teamgb goldmedal trackrecords celebration tradition beer sport Winning Olympic gold demands immense dedication, but for Team GB skeleton athlete Matt Weston, victory brings an unusual cost: beer. At the Milan Cortina Winter Games, Weston teamed up with Tabby Stoecker to capture the mixed … Read More
What is Wassailing? Join This Ancient Winter Tradition Across Somerset Thursday, January 8, 2026 wassailing tradition somerset cider winter orchards community wassail mulledcider celebration January is often considered the gloomiest month of the year. Without the festive cheer of Christmas or the early hints of spring in February, its long, cold, and dark days can drag on. But centuries ago, our ancestors found … Read More
What is Wassailing? Discover This Ancient Winter Tradition and Where to Join in Somerset Thursday, January 8, 2026 wassailing tradition somerset cider orchard winter celebration community festival heritage January is often seen as the gloomiest month of the year—cold, dark, and lacking the holiday cheer of December or the promise of spring that February brings. But centuries ago, our ancestors found joy during these bleak days … Read More