Celebrate 25 Years of Air Ambulance Service with Twilight 5K Charity Run Wednesday, April 23, 2025 charity 5k run jog walk anniversary air ambulance fundraiser celebration event Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a special 5K charity run event. The 5K Twilight Shift, now in its fourth year, will take place at Henstridge Airfield, offering participants the … Read More
140 Years: Victorian Horn to Resound as South West Town Celebrates Historic Train Departure Tuesday, April 22, 2025 swanage railway victorian horn anniversary celebration history train commemoration event A brass horn that once signaled the departure of the first passenger train from Swanage in May 1885 is set to echo through time once more. The historic instrument will take center stage as part of the 140th-anniversary … Read More
Celebrating 250 years of Hatchers, a thriving Somerset department store Tuesday, April 22, 2025 somerset department store anniversary celebration family-owned taunton history milestone business community Hatchers, one of the oldest family-owned department stores in the UK, is commemorating its 250th anniversary. Established in April 1775 as a drapery business, the store has become a thriving presence on Taunton’s High Street, … Read More
Celebrating Elton John’s Birthday in Style at Yeovil Care Home Wednesday, April 16, 2025 yeovil care home elton john birthday tribute event music memories celebration singalongs Residents at a care home in Yeovil, Somerset, came together to celebrate the birthday of music legend Elton John in a flamboyant tribute event. The event was a lively affair, with residents donning sparkly attire and belting … Read More
Dazzling Display of 20,000 Tulips at Dyrham Park Saturday, April 12, 2025 tulips dyrham park spring gardens history netherlands display celebration colorful event Spring has arrived at Dyrham Park, where a stunning display of over 20,000 tulips has turned the gardens into a vibrant and enchanting sight. The National Trust site, near Bath, is hosting a two-week event called ‘tulip … Read More
MP Calls for St George's Day Bank Holiday Friday, April 11, 2025 st george's day bank holiday campaign celebration england history culture values tourism community Dan Aldridge, the Somerset MP, has launched a campaign petitioning the UK Government to declare April 23 as a national bank holiday for St George’s Day. Aldridge emphasizes that this initiative is more than just a day … Read More