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Community Unites to Save Watchet’s Beloved Knights Templar Swimming Pool Wednesday, July 30, 2025 watchet swimming fundraising community refurbishment school pool somerset education conservation The Knights Templar Swimming Pool in Watchet, Somerset, a vital hub for generations of swimmers, is set for a fresh start after a successful community fundraising campaign. On June 16, Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and … Read More
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Taunton School Recognized with Two Independent Schools of the Year Award Nominations Monday, July 28, 2025 taunton independent pre-prep international education awards boarding recognition students schools Taunton School has proudly been shortlisted for two prestigious Independent Schools of the Year awards, highlighting its outstanding achievements in early years education and international student support. The School is … Read More