I Ate a Cornish Pasty for the First Time — and I’m Still Torn About It Saturday, May 17, 2025 cornish pasty cornwall plymouth bakery pastry food british tradition baking As someone who truly loves British baked goods, especially hearty savoury pastries like sausage rolls, chicken pies, and of course, Cornish pasties, I was eager to taste an authentic one. Living in London, though, it’s often … Read More
Exploring the Complexities of Bridgwater: A Photographer's Tale Saturday, May 3, 2025 bridgwater locals photography tradition resilience future hinkley point antisocial behavior high street shopping carnival As I strolled through Bridgwater, I eagerly captured snapshots of the locale, from the verdant Blake Gardens to the celebrated Corn Hill market adorned with Romanesque pillars and the town’s iconic bridge. To my … Read More
Morris Dancers and Beltane Ceremony Mark May Day in Somerset Thursday, May 1, 2025 may day somerset morris dancers beltane ceremony glastonbury tradition festivities event celebrations local The May Day celebrations in Somerset were filled with traditional festivities as morris dancers took to the streets to mark the occasion. In addition, crowds gathered to witness the sunrise at the Glastonbury Beltane ceremony …
The Ilchester Cheese Co. Returns to Its Heritage Saturday, April 26, 2025 ilchester somerset heritage community cheese rebrand tradition local export norseland The Ilchester Cheese Co., formerly known as Norseland Limited, has made the decision to return to its original name as part of a move to honor its heritage and strengthen its ties to the local community in Ilchester. As the … Read More
Revitalizing Tradition: Bath Rugby Star and Master Butcher Team Up to Restore Historic Butcher Shop Thursday, April 24, 2025 tradition butchery revitalization collaboration heritage artisan rugby local community quality In the idyllic village of Chew Magna, a renowned Bristol butcher Dave Kelly and Bath Rugby’s Tom Dunn have united to revive a storied butchers' shop dating back over 100 years. Kelly, the founder of Clifton’s Ruby & … Read More
Heartfelt Somerset Funeral Notices Pay Tribute to 26 Loved Ones Sunday, April 20, 2025 somerset funeral tribute loved ones family local death notices condolences remembrance tradition Heartfelt messages have been paid to 26 much-loved Somerset locals in the latest funeral and death notices. Tributes have been paid to much-loved family members and those who have had their lives tragically shortened. In … Read More