Tributes Paid to Former Bath Journalist Jean Holmes Finlayson, Champion of Local Heritage Saturday, August 23, 2025 journalism bath heritage community finlayson allotments campaigning dyslexia media uk Jean Holmes Finlayson, affectionately known as ‘Jeannie,’ a beloved former journalist of the Bath Chronicle and a dedicated community figure, died last week at the age of 91. Hailing from a small town in Southern Illinois, … Read More
Historic Somerset Pub Reopens Following Stunning Transformation Saturday, August 23, 2025 pub somerset renovation beergarden livemusic community heritage hospitality events tradition A cherished historic pub in Somerset has reopened its doors after an impressive renovation, breathing new life into the community hotspot. The transformation includes a beautifully restored interior that preserves the pub’s … Read More
Epic Annual Mendip Ploughing Match Draws Competitors from Afar Saturday, August 23, 2025 ploughing farming competition mendip agriculture vintage hedgelaying stonewalling community heritage Competitors from near and far will converge on Franklyns Farm, Chewton Mendip, for the much-anticipated Mendip Ploughing Match, taking place on Wednesday, 24th September. Hosted generously by Messrs L, S & O Clothier, … Read More
Somerset’s Knights Fish Restaurant Shines as One of UK’s Best Friday, August 22, 2025 fishandchips somerset nfff knightsfishrestaurant quality award sustainability heritage glastonbury foodstandards Knights Fish Restaurant in Glastonbury, Somerset, is celebrating newfound acclaim as one of the finest fish and chip shops in the UK. The establishment has proudly earned the prestigious NFFF Quality Accreditation, an honor … Read More
Man Walks 100 Miles in Wooden Shoes to Honor His Late Father Friday, August 22, 2025 charity hospice history monmouth memorial challenge fundraising walking heritage community Mark Vaughan, a passionate history enthusiast, embarked on an extraordinary 100-mile walk wearing traditional wooden shoes to honor the memory of his late father, David. Inspired by the 340th anniversary of the Monmouth … Read More
Bridgwater Docks Regeneration Project Set to Revitalize Historic Area Thursday, August 21, 2025 bridgwater regeneration docks sustainability heritage marina consultation council infrastructure development Somerset Council is seeking public input on the ambitious regeneration of Bridgwater Docks, a key element of the Bridgwater Town Deal—a £23.2 million fund dedicated to revitalizing and modernizing the town centre. This … Read More