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
Castle Cary Choir Celebrates 60 Years with Two Heartwarming Charity Concerts Thursday, April 10, 2025 choir anniversary concerts community charity harmony celebration castle cary choir jubilee Castle Cary Choir is celebrating its 60th anniversary with two exceptional concerts that promise to be truly enchanting. The first concert will take place at All Saints Church in Castle Cary on Saturday, April 12 at 7.30pm, … Read More
Centenary Celebration: RAF Veteran Jim Freer's 100th Birthday Thursday, April 10, 2025 raf veteran centenary birthday cards second world war celebration royal air forces association milestone public Jim Freer, a distinguished Second World War RAF veteran, is on the verge of turning 100, and in a heartwarming initiative, the public is called upon to commemorate this special occasion with birthday cards. The Royal Air … Read More