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
Gowns, Glamour, and Tractors: Queen’s College Prom Celebrates in Style Wednesday, July 9, 2025 prom gowns queen’scollege vintage trucks glamour students celebration exams tradition Queen’s College played host to a prom night unlike any other, blending classic elegance with rural charm. Students arrived in stunning gowns and sharp suits, stepping out of vintage cars that lined the historic school … Read More
Pub Revives Century-Old Cider Barrel Dash Inspired by Local Legend Sunday, July 6, 2025 cider pub race tradition bath team fancy-dress barrel event folklore The Packhorse Inn, a 400-year-old pub near Bath, is bringing history to life with a unique cider barrel challenge rooted in nearly a century-old local folklore. On Saturday, July 12, the pub will host its inaugural event … Read More