Somerset County Council have asked the people of Somerset to have their say on the proposed admissions criteria changes for Somerset schools, including some academies, for 2024/25 and now are the last few days for comments to be submitted …
Happy New Year! We hope that you had an enjoyable festive period and a positive start to 2023. NHS Somerset is currently engaging on the Integrated Care Strategy (ICS) & Five Year Forward Plan. The aim of the strategy & plan is to ensure that p …
Do you work with local people in your community and would you like to be able to offer them more support around staying warm and keeping their bills down this winter? The Centre for Sustainable Energy are holding two ‘Energy Essentials’ training sessio …
Look out for the signs of domestic abuse this Christmas As part of the ‘16 Days of Action on Domestic Abuse Campaign’, Somerset County Council is urging friends and family to be vigilant and stand up to domestic abuse. The international campaign, which …
Amber came to Ferne in November 2021 after she had come to the end of the holding period in the pound. Being an unidentified, unclaimed stray, she had nowhere to go so we agreed to take her in with several other dogs in the same situation. All the ot …
Just thirty-one days without alcohol can positively impact on health – improving sleep, boosting energy, reducing anxiety, and saving money, to name just a few of the benefits. That’s why this year, Somerset County Council is encouraging residents and …
Please find below flyer for the next FREE course for people with low to moderate mental health needs aged 19+ living within the Somerset area (with the exception of BANES) being run by Chard WATCH CIC. WFW Flyer
Spark Somerset has been working with community partners to develop a network and online map of Warm Welcome spaces for those affected by the cost-of-living crisis. The Warm Welcome map is now live and you can view it at http://warmwelcomesomerset.org.u …
National Grid have reported an electrical issue that has the potential to affect the centre of Chard. In order to protect the supply in the lead up to and over Christmas they need to urgently undertake repair work. Initially this will involve some exca …
With winter upon us, Somerset residents are being reminded to protect their health and the health of people around them by getting their flu and Covid-19 vaccinations. Covid and flu vaccinations are safe and effective ways to prevent serious illness. I …