250 New Homes Proposed Near Popular Somerset Woodland with Community Orchard Included Monday, June 15, 2026 housing somerset development northpetherton woodland affordable landscaping community planning orchard Plans have been revealed for up to 250 new homes near a well-loved stretch of woodland in Somerset, close to the King’s Cliff forest walk in the Quantock Hills. The proposed development by Barwood Land on Shovel Lane is … Read More
Incredible Somerset Independent Cider Makers Celebrate Over Two Decades of Success Saturday, April 25, 2026 cider somerset harry’scider craft orchard heritage fermentation taproom award traditional Harry’s Cider, one of Somerset’s most cherished independent cider producers, is proudly celebrating 21 years of traditional cider making, alongside the first anniversary of its popular shop and taproom. Founded in 2005 by … Read More
What is Wassailing? Discover This Ancient Winter Tradition and Where to Join in Somerset Thursday, January 8, 2026 wassailing tradition somerset cider orchard winter celebration community festival heritage January is often seen as the gloomiest month of the year—cold, dark, and lacking the holiday cheer of December or the promise of spring that February brings. But centuries ago, our ancestors found joy during these bleak days … Read More
Veterans Transform Overgrown Woodland into Thriving Orchard at Dunster Tuesday, October 21, 2025 veterans orchard somerset community nationaltrust dunster trees restoration wellbeing outdoors An overlooked patch of woodland in Somerset is being transformed into a blossoming community orchard, thanks to the dedication of military veterans and their families. This inspiring initiative, known as ‘Project Orchard’, is … Read More
Community Fights to Save Historic Land Owned by Glastonbury’s Beloved ‘Egg Man’ Thursday, September 25, 2025 glastonbury wilfpeddle heritage conservation community orchard fundraising auction development wildlife A passionate group of Glastonbury locals is rallying to purchase and preserve a cherished parcel of historic land once owned by the renowned ‘egg man,’ Wilf Peddle, who passed away in June 2024. The land, located off Selwood … Read More
Somerset Cider Makers Turn Cowboy Dream into Thriving Wild West Business Saturday, September 20, 2025 cider somerset organic winery orchard agriculture entrepreneurship fermentation wildwest artisanal When Matt Stephenson stepped away from a successful business career during the Covid pandemic, he never imagined he’d become an award-winning cider maker. At 65, having spent four decades as a business advisor across the UK … Read More