Preston School reunion for the Class of 1978

Preston School reunion for the Class of 1978

Posted: 8th August 2013
FUNDS for the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance will be boosted next month when a reunion takes place of the class of 1978 from Preston School in Yeovil. It will be 35 years since classmates left Preston in the summer of ’78 - but now they will be getting back together to talk about the old times. The reunion will be held at the Old Barn Club in Old Barn Way, Yeovil, in…

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Drug dealing at Milford Park - tell police asap!

Drug dealing at MIlford Park - tell police asap!

Posted: 7th August 2013
COUNCIL bosses have urged people to phone police immediately if they see drug-taking or drug-dealing taking place at a popular children’s play area in Yeovil. People spoke of their shock and horror last week after seeing what looked like blatant drug-dealing going on in broad daylight at Milford Park (pictured above). One parent, speaking on Facebook on Thursday, said:…

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Police launch murder investigation in Yeovil

Police launch murder investigation in Yeovil

Posted: 7th August 2013
POLICE are appealing for information after launching a murder investigation following the death of a woman in Yeovil. At around 8.20pm yesterday (Tuesday, August 6) officers were called to Tudor Court following a report that a woman was being assualted. Police and paramedics attended the location, but unfortunately the woman died at the scene. A police spokesman said: "A…

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Cancer meeting for women at Yeovil Hospital

Cancer meeting for women at Yeovil Hospital

Posted: 7th August 2013
WOMEN who have had gynaecological cancer are invited to learn more about chemotherapy at an event to be held at Yeovil District Hospital. The GOSSIP - Gynaecological Oncology Somerset Support Information and Participation - patient support group provides advice and information for women with gynaecological cancer. It was founded by the gynaecological cancer specialist…

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Yarlington lays on a family fun day

Yarlington lays on a family fun day

Posted: 7th August 2013
MORE than 300 people enjoyed a family fun day organised by Yarlington Housing Group. In the sunshine, enjoying free picnics, entertainment, sports fun and games is not what you might expect from your landlord, but that's what happened when over 300 tenants came together on Saturday by invitation from one of the leading housing providers in the area. As Yarlington…

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Thousands to enjoy National Play Day in Yeovil

Thousands to enjoy National Play Day in Yeovil

Posted: 6th August 2013
THOUSANDS of people are expected to converge on Yeovil Country Park tomorrow (Wednesday, August 7) for the annual National Play Day. There will be loads of free activities for all the family to get involved in between 10am and 3pm. Among the activities will be tree climbing, stilt walkers, Bugfest, Zorbing, countryside events, woodcraft, face painting and a mobile…

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Preston School bids for new sport pitch

Preston School bids for new sport pitch

Posted: 5th August 2013
PRESTON Community School in Yeovil has been accused of trying to “keep up with the Jones” with its plans for new sports facilities. Controversial proposals to create an all-weather sports pitch with floodlights at Preston School in Yeovil will be discussed later this week by district planners. But objectors have suggested that Preston only want the facilities because of…

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Meet the police at Birchfield

Meet the police at Birchfield

Posted: 5th August 2013
PEOPLE living in the Birchfield area of Yeovil can go and speak with local police later this month if they want to discuss any issues or concerns. Officers from the local neighbourhood beat team will be at the Birchfield Community Centre on Wednesday, August 14, from 7pm to 8pm. People can also ask about crime reduction advice.

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Accident on Podimore Roundabout

Accident on Podimore Roundabout

Posted: 5th August 2013
TWO fire engines from Somerton and Yeovil were called out this evening (Monday, August 5, 2013) to deal with a road traffic collision on the A372 Podimore Roundabout. The firefighters, along with a rescue tender from Yeovil, were mobilised at around 5.40pm. On arrival they found that the incident involved one vehicle and that all persons were free and clear of the…

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Family fun day success for Flying Colours Appeal

Family fun day success for Flying Colours Appeal

Posted: 4th August 2013
A FAMILY fun day at Westland Leisure Complex in Yeovil today (Sunday, August 4) has been hailed as a great success. The event was held throughout the day to raise money for the Flying Colours Appeal which is hoping to raise £500,000 to be able to relocate and update the current special care baby unit within the women’s hospital at Yeovil District Hospital. Today’s family…

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