Win a Year’s Supply of Charlie Bigham’s Meals at Wells Food Festival with Tray Upcycling Wednesday, August 27, 2025 wellsfoodfestival charliebigham upcycling sustainability somerset foodcompetition localbusiness ecofriendly heritage readymeals This year’s Wells Food Festival, held on Sunday, October 12, offers an exciting opportunity for visitors to win a year’s supply of Charlie Bigham’s meals. The Somerset-based company, celebrating its fifth year as the … Read More
Somerset Beer Brand Revived Months After Brewery Closure Tuesday, August 19, 2025 exmoor somerset brewery beer ale hogsback craftbeer wiveliscombe breweryclosure localbusiness A cherished Somerset beer brand has been given a new lease on life after the closure of its original brewery. After Exmoor Ales ceased brewing at its Golden Hill site in Wiveliscombe earlier this year “with a heavy heart,” … Read More
Pub Bought During Pandemic Thrives in Somerset Village, Welcomes Emmerdale Star Monday, August 4, 2025 pub sometown thelion somerset community lockdown refurbishment localbusiness emmerdale heritage Nestled in the quaint Somerset village of West Pennard, between Glastonbury and Shepton Mallet, The Lion pub is flourishing—despite being acquired during the turbulent Covid-19 pandemic. This historic establishment, dating … Read More
New Somerset Boutique Brings Fashion and Community Spirit Back to Watchet Saturday, July 19, 2025 boutique fashion community watchet resilience localbusiness somerset entrepreneurship affordability inclusivity Tucked away behind a hardware store in the seaside town of Watchet lies Maria’s Casual Wear, a vibrant new clothing boutique that opened its doors in April. More than just a retail space, it embodies resilience, community, … Read More
Somerset Duo Launch Unique Willy Wonka-Style Chocolate Factory Saturday, July 19, 2025 chocolatier wholefoods innovation flavours wellington confectionery artisanal workshop localbusiness creativity This July, Wellington welcomed the opening of a fascinating new chocolate factory nestled within the local wholefoods shop, Ruxstons. After months of dedicated preparation, the store unveiled its in-house chocolatier section … Read More
Friends Open Unique Coffee House, Ice Cream Parlour, and Florist in One Spot Sunday, July 13, 2025 bath florist coffee gelato bouquets community icecream apprenticeship workshops localbusiness In the heart of Bath’s vibrant Oldfield Park, a charming new venture called Flower and Scoop has blossomed into something truly special. Childhood companions Alison Rowley and Mandy Brown—both embracing life “on the right … Read More