YEOVIL NEWS: Awards for visually impaired bowlers
Posted: 3rd April 2015
THREE visually impaired bowls players will be presented with certificates of recognition next week by Yeovil Town Council. The trio of players from Yeovil Visually Impaired Bowls Club all triumphed earlier this year in New Zealand at the 2015 International Bowls for the Disabled World Championships. Ron Homer gained a gold medal in the men’s singles, while Terry Matthews…
EASTER 2015: Chocolate eggs for Lord’s Larder in Yeovil
Posted: 3rd April 2015
THE Yeovil-based Lord’s Larder charity has been delighted to receive a collection of Easter Eggs donated by Red Berry Recruitment. The company, which has a number of offices in Somerset, has been collecting eggs from people for the Lord’s Larder which provides food for local families who find themselves struggling to make ends meet. Red Berry’s managing director, Helen…
SOMERSET NEWS: Extra free support for people wanting to quit smoking
Posted: 2nd April 2015
SMOKERS in Somerset looking to quit now have a wider range of free support on offer through the county’s Smokefreelife service. Innovative healthcare provider, Solutions 4 Health, have been commissioned this month (April 2015) by Somerset County Council’s Public Health Team to offer smokers in the county a wide range of support to quit smoking to increase their chances…
YEOVIL NEWS: Nominations needed for Mayor's Award
Posted: 2nd April 2015
THE Mayor of Yeovil, Cllr Mike Lock, is looking for nominations for the annual Mayor’s Award. As in previous years, an inscribed silver salver will be awarded to an individual or an organisation providing a worthwhile service to community, as a small token of recognition and thanks on behalf of the Mayor and the Town. The winner will also have their name added to the…
YEOVIL NEWS: Man jailed for knife attack
Posted: 2nd April 2015
A MAN has been jailed for three years and three months after he attacked another man with a knife in Yeovil. Kier Tong, 29, of Newton Road, stabbed 29-year-old Darren Hopkins four times to the stomach and back during a disturbance which started inside a property before spilling onto the street. Tong was found not guilty of GBH with intent, but convicted of GBH after…
SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: History unearthed in the garden
Posted: 2nd April 2015
EYES will peering at the ground in Montacute today (Wednesday, April 2, 2015) to see what other treasures are unearthed from a garden. Gardeners have been levelling out a garden at a home in the village on the outskirts of Yeovil and yesterday discovered a real “treasure trove” of items. There were some really old bottles including Trask’s Yeovil Mineral Water, Boots the…
SOMERSET NEWS: St Margaret's Hospice chief exec retires
Posted: 2nd April 2015
THE St Margaret’s Somerset Hospice has announced that after ten years’ service Dr Jon Andrewes has decided to retire from his position as chief executive officer from the organisation. The hospice's Board of Trustees have thanked Mr Andrewes for his significant contribution and leadership over the years and wish him well in the next venture. The Trustee Board has invited…
YEOVIL NEWS: Teddy bears picnic at Country Park
Posted: 2nd April 2015
A TEDDY bears picnic will be held at Yeovil Country Park on Tuesday, June 23, 2015, from 11am to 12.30pm. Children and their parents are allowed to take along their teddies to play at Ninesprings and go on a bear hunt, sing songs and play games. Families can take also take along a picnic to enjoy. There is no need to book – just turn up.
EASTER 2015: Family disco and egg hunt
Posted: 1st April 2015
A FAMILY Easter Disco and Egg Hunt will be held at Johnson Park, Yeovil, on Saturday, April 11, 2015. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt (weather permitting) from 6pm and a disco from 7pm. There will also be an Easter Hat Parade with a prize for the best creation, while there will be a special visit from the Easter Bunny. The event is being organised by Pen Mill Ladies FC…
YEOVIL NEWS: A Quiet Country Town – 100 Years of Westland
Posted: 1st April 2015
A NEW book has been written looking back at the first 100 years of aircraft being designed, manufactured and tested at Yeovil. Many famous aircraft have been built by Westland since 1915 – including the Lysander which was used to transport British agents to Europe during the Second World War. PHOTO – TOP: The Westland factory in 1947. How times have changed. PHOTO –…
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