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SCHOOL NEWS: Pupils visit RNAS Yeovilton

Posted: 1st October 2014
TWENTY pupils from the Park School in Yeovil were invited to visit 845 Naval Air Squadron, part of the Commando Helicopter Force, at RNAS Yeovilton to learn about the aircraft frequently seen flying over their school. The visit began with a presentation by Flt Lt Becky Rowlands and Cpl Sean Frank on the role of 845 NAS, the Commando Helicopter Force and life on combat…

YEOVILTON LIFE: Onwards and upwards for Wildcat

Posted: 1st October 2014
THE final contract that will deliver new facilities for Wildcat helicopters at Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton has been marked with a turf-cutting ceremony at the site of the development. RNAS Yeovilton will soon be home to the new Wildcat helicopters of the Royal Navy and British Army with Army regiments moving from Gütersloh in Germany and Dishforth in Yorkshire to…

YEOVILTON LIFE: Charity bike ride for SSAFA

Posted: 1st October 2014
THE Fleet Air Arm Museum at RNAS Yeovilton hosted a 48-mile cycle ride in aid of the Soldiers, Sailors and Air Force Association. Sponsored by BAE Systems, the cyclists set off on a route around South Somerset. This is the first SSAFA event of its kind in the area and, combined with excellent weather, proved a success. The first group of cyclists set off at 10am with…

SCHOOL NEWS: Suspended in Memory - a field of poppies created

Posted: 1st October 2014
AN exhibition space at Bruton School for Girls has been transformed into a swaying ‘field’ of poppies for artist Lucy Lean’s display as part of Somerset Art Works’ Open Studio Weeks. Entitled ‘Suspended in Memory’, the installation consists of crimson-coloured felt poppies suspended from the ceiling, creating a floating field of remembrance – to mark the 100th…

YEOVIL NEWS: Car on roof at Esso Garage

Posted: 1st October 2014
A CAR ended up on its roof in Yeovil last night (Tuesday, September 30, 2014) on the Reckleford dual-carriageway. Two fire engines and a rescue tender from Yeovil were mobilised at just after 10pm to the incident at the Esso Garage petrol station. A spokesman for the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service told the Yeovil Press: “Crews found a road traffic collision…

SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Appeal tops milestone figure

Posted: 30th September 2014
AN APPEAL to build a new dog re-homing centre at Ferne Animal Sanctuary has raised over £200,000 in less than a year. Seven months after the launch of their New Digs for Dogs appeal to raise £500,000 towards their £1million project staff at the animal sanctuary near Chard are almost half way towards their target. Ferne’s head of external funding, Jenny Wheadon, said:…

SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Healthy lifestyles fair at Crewkerne

Posted: 30th September 2014
PEOPLE living in and around Crewkerne had the opportunity earlier this month to get expert advice and information to improve their health and lifestyle. Local GPs, the NHS, district council and voluntary sector organisations were offering free health advice at the Henhayes Community Centre, Crewkerne at a Healthy Lifestyle Fair. Describing the aims of the health fair, Dr…

FIRST WORLD WAR 100: Help wanted over First World War photos

Posted: 30th September 2014
THE Community Heritage Access Centre has been left wanting to know more information about a recent donation after it included photographs of a First World War survivor who lived in Yeovil. The CHAC, run by South Somerset District Council, received a large donation of an archive concerning Betty Webb who was active in Yeovil Baptist Church. She was born in Andover and the…

YEOVIL NEWS: Ken Anthony Hair Design celebrates 25 years

Posted: 30th September 2014
HAIR salon owner Kenny Whittle is marking this week the 25th anniversary of being based in Princes Street in Yeovil. It was on October 1, 1989, that Ken moved in to the former wool shop in Princes Street with his Ken Anthony Hair Design salon. Previously he had been based in Tabernacle Lane for about a year with Strands. But now 25 years on and Kenny cannot believe how…

YEOVIL NEWS: Home objectors get support from over the border

Posted: 30th September 2014
A CAMPAIGN to try and save green fields on the edge of Yeovil from being turned into a large housing development has gained support from villagers on the other side of the county border in Dorset. The Friends of Mudford Action Group is fighting plans to build 765 houses, light industrial units and a school around the Upper Mudford area of Primrose Lane on the edge of…

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