Farmer Faces Potential Culling of Reindeer Following Council’s “Dangerous Wild Animals” Ruling Tuesday, December 9, 2025 reindeer farmer somerset zoo licence animals council christmas wildlife business A Somerset farmer may be forced to euthanise her beloved reindeer herd after the local council classified them as “dangerous wild animals,” requiring a costly zoo licence to continue her business. Sarah Sutton, 51, has cared … Read More
Somerset Supermarket Chain Offers Free Mince Pies to Customers with Festive Names Monday, December 8, 2025 southerncoop mincepies christmas somerset freebie festivenames charity foodbanks holiday community This Christmas, Southern Co-op, a beloved supermarket chain in Somerset, is spreading festive cheer by giving away free mince pies to customers with certain holiday-inspired names. On Tuesday, December 9, and Wednesday, … Read More
Reading Takes Centre Stage as Santa’s Grotto Transforms into a Magical Christmas Library Sunday, December 7, 2025 santa grotto christmas reading children literacy storytime books noahsark holiday This Christmas, Santa’s Grotto at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm has undergone a charming transformation, evolving from a traditional festive attraction into a sparkling literary haven. The newly designed space invites children and … Read More
Donkey Steals the Show with Perfect Acapella Christmas Carol Finale Sunday, December 7, 2025 donkey acapella christmas carols ferne sanctuary holiday performance humor animal During a heartwarming Christmas carol performance at Ferne Animal Sanctuary, the Blackdown Acapella group was delightfully interrupted by a very unexpected guest. As the ensemble sang traditional holiday tunes inside a cozy … Read More
Taunton Monopoly: A Local Twist on a Classic Favorite Saturday, December 6, 2025 taunton monopoly somerset boardgames christmas local gift family gaming community Looking for a unique Christmas gift? The Taunton-themed Monopoly game offers a charming local twist on the classic family favorite. Priced under £15, it’s a wonderful way to celebrate Somerset’s rich heritage while enjoying … Read More
Medieval Magic Returns as Dunster Transforms for Festive Winter Feast and Fun Saturday, December 6, 2025 dunster medieval festival christmas heritage banquet music family exmoor winter Step back in time this December as Dunster village on Exmoor invites visitors to experience a magical medieval Christmas celebration. The Dunster Winter Festival returns for its second enchanting year from Friday, December 5 … Read More