Council Criticizes RNLI's 'Shocking' Withdrawal from Historic Birnbeck Pier Restoration Project Sunday, June 29, 2025 birnbeck rnli restoration pier heritage northsomerset funding lifeboat council viability North Somerset Council has condemned the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s (RNLI) unexpected decision to withdraw from the Birnbeck Pier restoration project just days before contractors were to be appointed. The RNLI … Read More
Preston Church of England Primary School Celebrates 150 Years of Community and Education Thursday, June 26, 2025 anniversary education community celebration school yeovil heritage events milestone pupils Preston Church of England Primary School in Yeovil is marking an incredible milestone—150 years since it first opened its doors to local children. Throughout the decades, the school has remained a cornerstone of the … Read More
88-Year-Old Phone Box Gets a Glittering Glastonbury Makeover Wednesday, June 25, 2025 glastonbury phonebox restoration community castlecary festival delilah heritage makeover culture An 88-year-old phone box named ‘Delilah’ in Castle Cary has been transformed into a dazzling tribute for this year’s Glastonbury Festival. This classic Gilbert Scott telephone box, originally installed in 1937, is … Read More
Roman Baths Ignites Summer Nights with Torchlit Evenings and Live Music Saturday, June 21, 2025 romanbaths summerlates bath livemusic torchlight heritage culture eveningevents djs acoustic This summer, the Roman Baths in Bath transforms into a captivating evening destination with its new Summer Lates series. Running from July 21 through August 31, this six-week event offers nightly torchlit openings, live … Read More
Historic Somerset Canal Undergoes Major Restoration by Apprentices Saturday, June 21, 2025 somerset canal restoration apprentices heritage conservation waterway training infrastructure history A historic canal in Somerset is breathing new life after a significant restoration effort led by more than 140 apprentices. Over the span of a week, these young workers engaged in comprehensive maintenance and repair tasks, … Read More
National Trust Launches Takeaway Café in Historic Stourhead Stableyard Saturday, June 21, 2025 nationaltrust stourhead stableyard café takeaway heritage history family gardens refreshments The National Trust has unveiled a new takeaway café at the heart of Stourhead’s historic estate, providing visitors with a convenient spot to enjoy refreshments amid centuries of history. Situated within the estate’s … Read More