Manor House Inn: One of the Best UK Stays Under £150 Saturday, April 12, 2025 somerset inn sunday times chickpea group accommodation hospitality ditcheat value refurbishment charm The Manor House Inn, nestled in Ditcheat, near Bruton, Somerset, has garnered recognition from the Sunday Times as one of the finest places to stay for under £150 a night. Acquired by the Chickpea Group in March 2024, this … Read More
Community Mobilizes to Save Last Pub in Somerset Village Thursday, April 10, 2025 somerset village pub community fundraising acquisition refurbishment share offer local campaign A Somerset village is banding together to raise £450,000 in a bid to acquire and revive the only remaining pub in their area. The Britannia Inn ceased operations in June 2021 upon the retirement of long-time landlords Rob and … Read More
The William Dampier Wetherspoon Pub Reopens After £1.6 Million Revamp Tuesday, April 1, 2025 yeovil wetherspoon pub reopening refurbishment beer garden expansion investment jobs community The William Dampier, a beloved Wetherspoon pub in Yeovil, is set to reopen after a three-month closure for extensive refurbishment and expansion. The £1.6 million project includes the addition of a larger beer garden and the … Read More
Renovation Campaign for Wells Scout Hut Gains Momentum Tuesday, August 27, 2024 renovation wells scout hut fundraising community charity youth support campaign refurbishment The Wells Scout Hut, nestled in the Blue School grounds, has been a hub of activity for over 40 years, but it’s now facing urgent renovation needs. With 130 young people utilizing the aging facility each week and … Read More
Beckford's Tower Reopens After £3.9 Million Refurbishment Monday, June 24, 2024 beckford's tower refurbishment grotto views historical attraction reopening visitor experience transatlantic slave trade museum Beckford’s Tower, a renowned historical attraction in Bath, is set to reopen following a significant £3.9 million refurbishment. Visitors will have the opportunity to discover a long-hidden grotto and ascend to the … Read More
Revitalizing Weston-super-Mare: High Street Gets a Makeover Thursday, March 28, 2024 weston-super-mare high street revitalization levelling up fund victorian storefronts north somerset council placemaking carter jones foot traffic town regeneration refurbishment Weston-super-Mare’s high street is set to undergo a major transformation, with a series of Victorian storefronts receiving a “vast improvement” in a bid to revitalize the area. The North Somerset Council has … Read More