Heartbreak and Loss Inspire Poet Sophie Dumont’s Critically-Acclaimed Debut Saturday, May 9, 2026 poetry tragedy riveravon grief resilience organdonation debut nature bath creativity Somerset-born poet Sophie Dumont is emerging as a notable voice in contemporary poetry with her debut collection, Sculling. Raised and educated in Bath, Dumont’s work has attracted attention from prestigious publications, … Read More
Tributes Honor Beloved Somerset Artist Mike Jackson and His Quirky Paintings Thursday, April 23, 2026 somerset artist watercolour paintings acrylics tribute creativity inspiration family obituary The Somerset art community and local residents have come together to pay heartfelt tributes to Mike Jackson, a cherished artist renowned for his vibrant and whimsical paintings. Mike passed away on 14 April 2026 at the age of … Read More
Garden Centre Triumphs with Enchanting Eco-Friendly Christmas Displays Thursday, December 25, 2025 christmas gardencentre sustainability ecofriendly awards brimsmore thegardensgroup displays festive creativity Yeovil’s Brimsmore Gardens has woven Christmas magic and environmental care into a dazzling display that has earned it the National Champion title in the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) annual Christmas Display Competition. … Read More
Garden Centre Triumphs Nationally with Enchanting Eco-Friendly Christmas Displays Thursday, December 25, 2025 christmas gardencentre brimsmore sustainability awards displays ecofriendly thegardensgroup festive creativity Brimsmore Gardens in Yeovil has dazzled the country by clinching the coveted National Champion title in the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) annual Christmas Display Competition. This prestigious accolade recognizes its … Read More
Cobble Wobbles and Cheese Lords: Exploring Somerset’s Most Quirky Town, Frome Saturday, December 6, 2025 frome somerset art community cobblewobble cycling cheeselord markets creativity housing Frome feels like an artist’s haven. Everywhere you turn, you encounter painters, sculptors, craftspeople, musicians, and designers shaping the town’s eclectic character. As a reporter, I met people from all walks of life … Read More
Cobble Wobbles and Cheese Lords: Exploring Somerset’s Most Quirky Town Saturday, December 6, 2025 frome somerset arts community cobblewobble festivals independent creativity housing events Frome feels like a town where creativity thrives on every corner. Whether it’s the painters, sculptors, designers, or musicians you meet, nearly everyone seems to be an artist or craftsman of some kind. This vibrant … Read More