Three cheers for the pupils and staff at Cutcombe Church of England First school who have scooped one of the UK's top gardening prizes with their collective keen skill. They are pictured holding a cheque for £1000, courtesy of Stewart … [Read more...] about Cutcombe’s green fingers win national prize!
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A load of old cobbles
Dunster is about to get its traditional pavement back. The news will come as a great relief to residents who have been rightly fighting Somerset County Council ever since they ripped up the old cobbles and replaced them with ghastly flat … [Read more...] about A load of old cobbles
So that’s it? We shall see……
I salute the Councillors of West Somerset. I totally disagree with their decision but, of course, I respect the size of the vote in favour. However it is now up to the Council to convince local people that merging with Taunton is likely to … [Read more...] about So that’s it? We shall see……
Sand Sea and Somerset!
OK. I admit it. We haven't had a scorcher of a summer yet, but its early days. The weather has been mostly fine. But the views are as good as ever and the welcome visitors receive is second to none. Frankly why go abroad at all. Staying at … [Read more...] about Sand Sea and Somerset!
Reading is believing
I am a big fan of Roald Dahl and his books (though I often have a struggle spelling his name!) Mr Dahl wrote some captivating and very funny books which have stood the test of time. His writings are the theme for this year's Summer Reading … [Read more...] about Reading is believing