Centuries-Old Bridgwater Pub: The Heart of the Community Friday, August 8, 2025 bridgwater pub community somerset local tradition awards hospitality brewery anniversary Just a three-minute walk from Bridgwater train station stands The New Foresters, a historic pub steeped in centuries of community spirit. Recently nominated for Somerset Live’s prestigious Pub of the Year Award, this … Read More
Yeovil Town Revives Nearly Century-Old “Lucky Spuds” Tradition for Good Fortune Friday, August 8, 2025 yeovil football tradition heritage potatoes luckyspuds anniversary footballhistory nationalleague facup sport As Yeovil Town Football Club marks a remarkable 130 years, it’s turning back the clock to revive one of its most endearing traditions. Nearly 90 years after it first captured the imagination of fans, the club has reintroduced … Read More
Pub Bought During Covid Pandemic Flourishes in Somerset Village, Visited by Emmerdale Star Monday, August 4, 2025 pub somerset thelion hospitality covid community emmerdale refurbishment food tradition The Lion, a historic pub nestled in the quaint Somerset village of West Pennard, is proving that resilience and community spirit can overcome even the toughest times. Purchased during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in … Read More
Sidmouth Folk Festival Returns for 71st Year with Spectacular and Diverse Line-Up Friday, August 1, 2025 sidmouth folk festival community music workshops tradition accessibility volunteers heritage The Sidmouth Folk Festival has triumphantly returned to its historic seaside town for its 71st year, bringing a vibrant schedule of over 800 performances, workshops, and community events. This year marks a new chapter as the … Read More
Mere Carnival 2025 Cancelled as Organisers Announce Hiatus Thursday, July 31, 2025 mere carnival cancelled 2025 wiltshire wessex grandprix community tradition events Organisers of the Mere Carnival have confirmed that the much-loved event scheduled for September 13, 2025, will be cancelled. This annual festival, which has been a cherished tradition in the Wiltshire border town for over 90 … Read More
Landlady’s “Use It or Lose It” Plea to Save Authentic Somerset Pub on Castle Cary High Street Wednesday, July 30, 2025 whitehart somerset castlecary pub community puboftheyear localeconomy hospitality tradition landlady Miranda “Pip,” the passionate landlady of the White Hart in Castle Cary, has issued a heartfelt appeal to the community to rally behind their cherished local pub. Despite taking over the historic venue just last December, Pip … Read More