Tributes Paid to Former Naval Officer and Pillar of the Wincanton Community Wednesday, May 7, 2025 community royalnavy wincanton volunteer leadership legacy transport service tribute pancreaticcancer sport The Wincanton community has come together to honor Andrew “Andy” Chilton, a cherished local figure and former Royal Navy serviceman who passed away at 73 from pancreatic cancer on April 1. A service held at Yeovil … Read More
Volunteer Seriously Injured After Being Struck by Train Wagon on Private Somerset Tracks Tuesday, May 6, 2025 railway accident safety somerset volunteer wagon gartell raib injury investigation A volunteer member of staff was seriously injured after being struck by a train wagon on the private Gartell Light Railway in Somerset. The accident occurred near the Common Lane level crossing on Thursday, April 17, at … Read More
Plans to Upgrade Chard Reservoir for Visitors and Education Monday, April 28, 2025 chard reservoir nature reserve facilities community education volunteer sustainability accessibility development somerset Chard Reservoir, a renowned nature reserve in the UK, is set to undergo exciting developments to enhance its facilities and accessibility. The current limited amenities, including only one compost toilet situated away from … Read More
Stunning Knitted Scenes Depicting Britain at War Monday, April 14, 2025 knitting britain wartime exhibition wells cathedral volunteer artistry ve day history community An impressive sequel to the successful exhibition of knitted D-Day scenes, The Longest Yarn 2 – Britain at War, presents an array of captivating scenes depicting wartime Britain, created by knitters from across the UK and … Read More
Repair Hub: Reviving Old Items and Reducing Waste in Chard Wednesday, April 9, 2025 chard repair community sustainability waste reduction volunteer environmental awareness sustainable living repair hub chard community hub Residents in Chard now have a more sustainable option for dealing with broken household items, thanks to the fortnightly Repair Hub initiated by Chard Community Hub. The dedicated team of volunteers at the Repair Hub is … Read More
New Car-Free Route Underway Near Somerset School and Leisure Centre Tuesday, April 8, 2025 somerset route car-free community active travel expansion collaboration leisure centre funding volunteer A new section of the car-free Strawberry Line route, connecting communities near the Mendip Hills, is in progress and anticipated to open to the public by late summer. The extension will provide an uninterrupted path from … Read More