Mendip Family Festival Returns for a Weekend of Fun and Adventure Thursday, September 4, 2025 mendip festival family music adventure film community outdoor events entertainment The Mendip Family Festival made a triumphant return this weekend, welcoming locals and visitors alike to enjoy a lively mix of entertainment despite occasional showers. The atmosphere remained upbeat as families, friends, and … Read More
Somerset Council Warns Residents of Temporary Benefits Disruption During System Upgrade Tuesday, August 26, 2025 somerset mendip benefits counciltax systemupgrade payments customerservice directdebit onlineportal housingbenefits Residents in the former Mendip District Council area in Somerset are being alerted to potential disruptions as Somerset Council undertakes a significant system migration. The upgrade affects council tax, benefits, and … 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
Classic Motorcycle Event Draws Hundreds to Somerset Tuesday, July 29, 2025 motorcycle classic event somerset mendip wells tortoise hare charity ride The Wells Classic Motorcycle Club hosted its 14th annual Tortoise and Hare event over the weekend of July 18-20, attracting hundreds of motorcycle and scooter enthusiasts from across the West Country and beyond. Campers began … Read More
Appeal Lodged to Build 24 New Homes Near Glastonbury Tor Wednesday, July 23, 2025 appeal glastonbury housing development planning mendip tor somerset affordablehousing avalon An appeal has been formally submitted to allow the construction of up to 24 new homes near Glastonbury Tor, despite a recent planning refusal. Elan Homes has been developing the Avalon estate, a project of 60 homes located on … Read More
Somerset Tortoise and Hare Bike Run Returns for 14th Year Monday, July 14, 2025 motorcycle scooter wells somerset mendip tortoise hare snail airambulance evs The beloved Somerset Tortoise and Hare Bike Run is back for its 14th year, inviting motorbike and scooter enthusiasts to explore the picturesque Somerset countryside. Organised by Wells Classic Motorcycle Club, the event also … Read More