News in Midsomer Norton and Radstock

Radstock residents are being urged to go to the next Somer Valley Area Forum to hear about green ideas and community initiatives close to hand.

The upcoming AGM of the Connecting Communities Forums are supported by Bath & North East Somerset Council and bring together public services, local organisations and residents to improve local engagement, encourage people to talk to each other and share their skills and ideas.

Midsomer Norton residents in the Somer Valley area are being invited to attend the upcoming AGM of their local Connecting Communities Forum.

Connecting Communities Forums are supported by Bath & North East Somerset Council and bring together public services, local organisations and residents to improve local engagement, encourage people to talk to each other and share their skills and ideas.

Is there anybody out there who would be willing to help start up and run either a Senior Citizens Group, a Parent/Toddler Group or a Bingo Group on a voluntary basis? This is the question that the Trustees of Whisty Hall in the Tyning area of Radstock have been asking. 

There had been all these groups meeting at the hall but over a period of years they finished due to various circumstances. "It would be lovely to have the groups back again so that the hall can provide these services locally which would mean people would not have to travel very far" said Shirley Turner who is one of the Trustees. "The hall still has the equipment available to be able to start a Parent/Toddler group or a Bingo Group, so that would not be a problem" she continued.

There is an unusual For Sale advert up in Midsomer Norton - a pre-loved item, with many, perhaps thousands, of prior owners.

The Somerset & Dorset Railway Heritage Trust is looking to re-home one of its vehicles after years of sterling service.

MIDSOMER NORTON BRIEFING: Tuesday February 11 2020

Consider yourself a bit of a crooner? Don't forget, it's the brand new open mic night at The Knatchbull, Stoke St. Michael from 8pm. Drop in and do a tune or two, or just call in to see what the fuss is all about. Free admission for all.

RADSTOCK BRIEFING: Tuesday February 11 2020

Don't forget the Methodist hall is open every week day from 9:15- 11.30 for teas and coffees. The Trinitea & Coffee shop is a great central location to meet up with friends, or just have some time out by yourself.

Tonnes of rubbish thrown into verges on some of the busiest main roads across North East Somerset are being picked up by Bath & North East Somerset Council as part of a six-week clean-up blitz.

More than 150 miles of verges on busy A and B roads will be covered by the council's cleansing teams picking up litter thrown out of vehicles starting from today. (February 10).

The formal planning application to build six houses a the Stones Cross Hotel site in Midsomer Norton has been lodged.

The details about the planning application, at 2 North Road, were validated by B&NES on February 7. That means it is now open for comments.

The local amateur boxing club has a new owner, although he will be familiar to fans and those who go to the popular club, since Sean Jenkins was already the boss.

Jeff White has been with the club for the past five years, helping to secure funding and promote Norton Radstock Amateur Boxing Club. But now he has officially handed over the running of the group to Sean.

RADSTOCK BRIEFING: Monday February 10 2020

The classic comedy, 9-5 with the great Dolly Parton is on for a special showing at the Little Theatre in Bath. Who doesn't know that Dolly wrote the theme tune after drumming her nails to get the rhythm?