Tradition

Somerset

New Summer Flavours from Family-Run Somerset Ice Cream Maker

Somerset-based ice cream maker Brickell’s has unveiled its new line of summer flavors. The family-run business, borne from the passion of husband and wife team Rob and Iona Gore, crafts luxurious, all-natural ice cream at …

By Tommy Wathen · · 3 min read

Tributes

Heartfelt Somerset Funeral Tributes Remember 31 Loved Ones

The latest funeral and death notices in Somerset have been filled with heartfelt messages honoring 31 much-loved individuals. Family members and friends have paid touching tributes to those who have sadly passed away or had …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Wassail

Embrace Tradition at Frome's Wassail Event

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Frome wassail, a beloved tradition taking place on Saturday, February 3 at Weylands. This event, rooted in Saxon customs, aims to wake the trees and dispel malevolent spirits, ensuring a …

By James Robinson · · 3 min read

Wiveliscombe

The Story of Wiveliscombe's Unique Tartan

Wiveliscombe, a quaint town in Somerset, is an unexpected home for tartan, a fabric traditionally associated with the Scottish Highlands. Thanks to the creative ingenuity of a mother-daughter duo running a local shop, the …

By Charles Bowser · · 3 min read

Surveyor

Surveyor Condemns Modern Halloween

Bernard Barron, a Somerset surveyor from Bath, has expressed his dismay over the evolving traditions of Halloween in a letter to the local newspaper. Barron claims to have encountered “no more than six instances of premises …

By James Robinson · · 1 min read

Somerset

Chilly Tradition: New Year's Day Dip in Somerset

The Secret World Wildlife Rescue Centre in East Huntspill is encouraging swimmers to take the plunge into the icy waters of Marine Lake in Clevedon on New Year’s Day. This annual tradition, spanning decades, aims to raise …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Frome

Frome bids farewell to long-serving town crier Mike Bishop

After seventeen years of dedicated service, Frome’s beloved town crier, Mike Bishop, and his wife Angie, bid an emotional farewell during the Remembrance Sunday parade. Their departure marks the end of an era that saw them …

By Charles Bowser · · 1 min read