Dates Confirmed for the Return of Two Beloved Somerset Christmas Events Saturday, October 4, 2025 christmas santa glastonbury medieval market festive abbey events family somerset The much-loved Medieval Christmas Market and the Visit Santa Experience are returning to Glastonbury Abbey this festive season. Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 29, and Sunday, November 30, as these popular family … Read More
Glastonbury’s Van Dweller Crisis: From Hippie Haven to Overrun Streets Saturday, October 4, 2025 glastonbury vandwellers caravan traveller somerset licensing housing community infrastructure publichealth Glastonbury, Somerset—famed for its spiritual heritage and the iconic music festival—has long been a safe haven for the traveller community and those embracing alternative lifestyles. However, this picturesque town is now … Read More
Police Launch Investigation Into Glastonbury Regeneration Project Friday, October 3, 2025 glastonbury regeneration police investigation redbrickbuilding somerset fraud somersetcouncil swap mhclg Somerset Police have opened a formal investigation into the troubled Glastonbury regeneration project, centering on the refurbishment of the Red Brick Building on Morland Road. This development, part of the £23.6 million … Read More
Glastonbury Celebrates War Volunteer Joan Hawken’s 101st Birthday Thursday, October 2, 2025 glastonbury joanhawken centennial warvolunteer nursinghome redcross celebration family legacy milestone Joan Hawken, a cherished resident of St. Benedict’s Nursing Home in Glastonbury, recently marked her 101st birthday surrounded by loved ones, friends, and dedicated staff. Born Edna Joan Bailey in 1924 and raised in Dinder … Read More
Celebrating Joan Hawken: Glastonbury War Volunteer Veteran Turns 101 Thursday, October 2, 2025 glastonbury veteran centenarian volunteer wareffort family celebration nursinghome legacy resilience Joan Hawken, a beloved resident of St. Benedict’s Nursing Home in Glastonbury, recently marked her 101st birthday surrounded by family, friends, and devoted staff. Born Edna Joan Bailey in 1924 in Dinder near Wells, Joan’s … Read More
Tributes Honor Former Glastonbury Councillor Nick Cottle as By-Election Candidates Announced Tuesday, September 30, 2025 glastonbury council by-election tribute nickcottle politics mendip community election candidates The Glastonbury community and fellow councillors have come together to honor the late Nick Cottle, a dedicated former councillor whose passing has prompted an upcoming by-election. Mr. Cottle died on August 11 at the age of … Read More