Somerset Day Celebrations – New Addition!!

We are delighted to announce that ‘Scrumpy Sisters” from Langport will be joining our Somerset Day celebrations. Scrumpy Sisters make fudge, coconut ice and old-fashioned sweets. Please pop along on Saturday 13th May to celebrate what Somerset has to offer.

Coronation Fayre – Sunday 7 May

Open to public? Open to public, no booking required Hosted by: Somerton Town Council, Somerset Date: 7 May 2023 Location: Market Place, Somerton, Somerset, TA11, United Kingdom For town to celebrate together in town centre. Stalls, food, refreshments, entertainment, music, fly past of local planes, Attendance of Lord Lieutenant of Somerset to dedicate new Coronation Bench. Sunday 7th May 12 … Read More

Community Awards 2023

DO YOU KNOW A SPECIAL PERSON

WHO DESERVES TO BE RECOGNISED FOR

THE CONTRIBUTION THEY MAKE TO OUR COMMUNITY?

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Press release from Somerset County Council – Somerset Integrated Domestic Abuse Service

A new approach to domestic abuse services in Somerset aims to break the cycle of abuse, reduce repeat offending and offer stronger support for victims and families. Somerset County Council’s domestic abuse service – Somerset Integrated Domestic Abuse Service (SIDAS) – launches its new service this week (1 April) which will incorporate additional investment in safe accommodation and support to … Read More

Think Travel

The Think Travel website has been launched by Somerset County Council to support more local people to access public and community transport. If you don’t own a car – or you want to leave it at home and travel more sustainably, Think Travel can help you with your transport options. Whether it’s getting to the doctors, shops, travelling to work, … Read More

“A portrait of Somerton” on You Tube

Somerton is the perfect spot to spend a relaxing day whiling away the hours in a pretty market town, enjoying local tearooms, pubs and independent shops, taking in the old charm in every corner. There are many delights within the town including an old market place with a lovely Buttercross which is floodlit at night. Around and in the Market … Read More

SOMERTON TOWN PLAN SURVEY ALERT

We have had 240 people complete the survey out of an adult population of about 4,000! Thank you so much to those of you who have completed the questionnaire thus far. Please complete the survey as its results will help Somerton Town Council formulate its next 5 year plan which will be a tool to target discussions for your benefit … Read More

Somerton Gas Pipe Upgrade

Somerton Gas Pipe Upgrade I want to let you know about our gas pipe upgrade work in Somerton. This work will make sure that we keep the gas flowing to heat homes and power businesses in the area, so the local community are safe and warm for generations to come. It will make sure the gas network is ready to … Read More

Make A Difference Awards

I wanted to make you aware of something we’re really proud of. For a second year BBC Radio Somerset wants to celebrate and say thank you to people living in our cities, towns, villages and communities who make where we live a better place. Every day we hear stories of people doing incredible things for each other and their communities. … Read More