9 Things I Wish I'd Known Before Moving to the West Country Friday, December 26, 2025 westcountry somerset bristol rurallife accent cider travel localculture transport community Before making the move to the West Country, my knowledge barely extended beyond knowing it existed. Growing up amidst the leafy landscapes of Sussex, with Brighton’s vibrant beaches and Ashdown Forest’s lush greenery, I never … Read More
Early Christmas Present for Somerset Village as £370,000 Nursery Project Advances Wednesday, December 24, 2025 somerset bishopslydeard nursery childcare housing community education infrastructure funding development Residents of Bishops Lydeard, a rapidly expanding village near Taunton, are set to benefit from a new £370,000 nursery thanks to a recent decision by local councillors to move the project forward. The village’s existing … Read More
Early Christmas Gift: £370,000 Nursery Expansion Approved for Somerset Village Wednesday, December 24, 2025 bishopslydeard nursery education funding community housing taunton cil childcare development Residents of Bishops Lydeard, a rapidly growing village near Taunton, have received a welcome early Christmas gift. Local councillors have approved moving forward with a new £370,000 nursery development to meet rising demand … Read More
Early Christmas Gift: £370,000 Nursery Expansion Approved for Growing Somerset Village Wednesday, December 24, 2025 bishopslydeard nursery somerset community development education funding parishcouncil housing infrastructure Residents of Bishops Lydeard, a rapidly expanding village near Taunton, have received a much-anticipated early Christmas gift: local councillors have approved a £370,000 expansion project for the village nursery. The existing … Read More
Twelve Days of Christmas in Somerset: Festive Events to Lift Your Spirits Tuesday, December 23, 2025 christmas somerset loneliness selfcare events nature community wellness mindfulness festivities Christmas is traditionally a time for joy, community, and togetherness. But what if you’re not feeling very merry this year? Spending the festive season alone is more common than holiday films and ads suggest. A recent survey … Read More
Nearly 70 New Homes Set to Transform Banwell, Somerset – Known as the UK's 'New Build Capital' Tuesday, December 23, 2025 banwell somerset newhomes taylorwimpey development sustainability community construction housing planning Banwell, a small Somerset village previously dubbed the UK’s “new build capital,” is preparing for significant expansion with nearly 70 new homes underway. Taylor Wimpey Bristol recently announced it is … Read More