SOMERSET NEWS: Get on the beat - police recruitment opens
Posted: 5th September 2016
AVON and Somerset Police is looking for nearly 130 new police officers to help tackle crime, be there for those who are most vulnerable and keep communities safe. Police officer recruitment opened today (Monday, September 5, 2016) at midday and will be open until midday on Monday, September 12, 2016. Applications are welcomed from talented, friendly and enthusiastic…
ILMINSTER NEWS: Bras raise cash for cancer charity
Posted: 5th September 2016
A HAIR salon in Ilminster really has literally been providing something of an “uplifting” experience. During her term of office as president of the Rotary Club of Ilminster, Linda Piggott-Vijeh discovered that the charity Against Breast Cancer collected unwanted bars to support cancer research and at the same time help small businesses in Africa, and asked the salon if…
SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Selma braves the shave for Macmillan Cancer Support
Posted: 4th September 2016
CHARD woman Selma Whitworth raised a whopping £1,050 for charity after having her long hair chopped off. Selma has been delighted at the amount of money she has raised – with more coming in – with the head shave which was carried out on Sunday (September 4, 2016) at the Ye Old Poppe Inn at Tatworth during a family fun day. “My hair was very long and I was sad to see it…
SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Selma braves the shave for Macmillan Cancer Support
Posted: 4th September 2016
CHARD woman Selma Whitworth raised a whopping £1,050 for charity after having her long hair chopped off. Selma has been delighted at the amount of money she has raised – with more coming in – with the head shave which was carried out on Sunday (September 4, 2016) at the Ye Old Poppe Inn at Tatworth during a family fun day. “My hair was very long and I was sad to see it…
SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Cut above the rest for Alopecia UK
Posted: 4th September 2016
AN AMAZING afternoon of head shaving, body waxing and beard trimming has resulted in a whopping £5,000 being raised for charity. An army of volunteers gathered this afternoon (Sunday, September 4, 2016) at the Phoenix Hotel in Chard to lose their hair – from all parts of the body. It was to help raise money for Alopecia UK and improve awareness of the condition which…
SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: From cancer to catwalk as Alison struts her stuff for breast cancer charity
Posted: 4th September 2016
A CHARD woman is all set for an unforgettable day later this year when she will take to the catwalk at the annual Breast Cancer Care Fashion Show in London. Alison Liney will be sharing the stage with 31 other brave models from around the country on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, all of whom have had a breast cancer diagnosis, to show that you can still look and feel…
SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: From cancer to catwalk as Alison struts her stuff for breast cancer charity
Posted: 4th September 2016
A CHARD woman is all set for an unforgettable day later this year when she will take to the catwalk at the annual Breast Cancer Care Fashion Show in London. Alison Liney will be sharing the stage with 31 other brave models from around the country on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, all of whom have had a breast cancer diagnosis, to show that you can still look and feel…
SOMERSET NEWS: Robotics for fun at the Glass Box
Posted: 3rd September 2016
TAUNTON Library’s Glass Box will be going robotic next week when it hosts its first of five Maker in Residence sessions on Wednesday (September 7, 2016). The Glass Box, a community space for business start-ups, innovators and digital minds, is welcoming Maker in Residence, Paul Warren. He is technical director at WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff, who has a background in…
SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Best foot forward for a healthy walk
Posted: 3rd September 2016
NEWLY-TRAINED volunteers are all set to lead walks in communities including Yeovil, Ilchester, Milborne Port, Queen Camel and beyond following a free training event organised by South Somerset District Council. Once again the popular Health Walk leader training day was fully booked with volunteers receiving information on everything they need to know to lead a successful…
SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Best foot forward for a healthy walk
Posted: 3rd September 2016
NEWLY-TRAINED volunteers are all set to lead walks in communities including Yeovil, Ilchester, Milborne Port, Queen Camel and beyond following a free training event organised by South Somerset District Council. Once again the popular Health Walk leader training day was fully booked with volunteers receiving information on everything they need to know to lead a successful…
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