News in Midsomer Norton and Radstock

No formal interviews but Jacob Rees Mogg said he was taking nothing for granted as he stopped for a ham sandwich in the coffee shop of Radco in Radstock . Mr Rees Mogg who is defending a ten thousand majority said every vote counts and he will be out campaigning to the very last moment in the constituency.

It was another successful fundraiser at Radstock Museum on Saturday, with proceeds expected, again, to exceed £1000. But with money still to be counted 82 year old Patricia Herbert and her husband Dennis who is 83, are thinking its time for some younger volunteers to come forward to organise this important event. Patricia said: " The Christmas event is always our most successful fundraiser. It is so important for the Museum it raises more money at the one time than any other. But we are both thinking we are getting on a bit and would love it if some others came forward to help. " Patricia has been organising the Museum's Christmas splash in Radstock for the past six years with one record year raising almost two thousand pounds for the Museum. The Museum, which has thousands of artefacts many donated by local people, re opens in February although the shop will be open for the next two Saturdays for those last minute Christmas presents and for anyone who hasn't yet picked up their raffle prize.

A valued and important local charity for veterans, and their families, is hoping to get more volunteers, along with more donations, as it expands its services in Midsomer Norton. Forces Online has a drop in centre and shop at their current site on the top floor of Holly Court. It was started in Midsomer in 2014 by Len Chappell, but he has to travel a long way to be there, so he really needs local help. It moved to the court in 2018 and has new expanded opening hours - Monday and Tuesdays from 10 am until 5pm, Wednesdays from 10am until 3pm, Thursdays until 5pm and then Fridays until 4pm.

Anyone who thinks they can help can call Len 07826163001 or email him on [email protected].

MIDSOMER NORTON BRIEFING: Monday December 9 2019

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RADSTOCK BRIEFING:Monday December 9 2019

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The relative lateness of Christmas light switch on in Radstock has been broadly welcomed by residents. The lights will be switched on this coming Saturday (December 7), but some residents did question if this is a little late? Westfield turned on their lights a week ago, as did Frome. In London, the famous Regent Street Christmas light switch-on was back on November 14. While some people on the main community noticeboard said the town looked a bit dreary, many comments on social media supported the idea of not having lights on until it was closer to Christmas. One said it made sense financially, another that they didn't want to see lights earlier than this weekend. One resident said the whole discussion was a waste of time - They wrote: " Really??? Christmas lights??? Does it really matter when they go on, I haven't even noticed. I have a life. " The council did not return requests for a comment.

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Stamps are on sale and post boxes placed (with many thanks to local independent businesses) in the Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Paulton and Peasedown St John areas. Last collection is on December 14 at noon and all (correctly addressed) cards will be delivered by hand by Christmas Eve.

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A local resident has described the feeling when a 3.2-magnitude earthquake was felt across Somerset last night.

The British Geological Survey has confirmed that the epicentre of the quake was Huntworth, near Bridgwater, though there was also a 4.5-magnitude quake measured at Beaminster in Dorset.

RADSTOCK BRIEFING: Friday December 6 2019

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