The Crewkerne Branch of the Royal British Legion reaffirmed their affiliation with RNAS Yeovilton during a visit to the Royal Naval Air Station. Branch President Terry Austin presented a plaque he had made to Commander Bond, the Commanding Officer of 845 Squadron. Legion branch members were shown around the Squadron’s…

Children at Jigsaw Preschool learned about Autumn on a welly walk to Bincombe Beeches. The youngsters enjoyed seeing the season’s russet tones in the trees and hedgerows and picked berries, whose colours looked even more vibrant with the sun shining on them. The young children also enjoyed throwing the sycamore…

This year’s Community Safety Event allowed residents to talk to representatives from Crewkerne & District Community Safety Group, South Somerset District Council, Crewkerne Town Council, Somerset Road Safety, Avon & Somerset Road Safety Department and Police Community Support Officers. The event held in Falkland Square also provided an opportunity for…

Funding is available to help older people remain active and stay connected through the Active Living Programme. The programme provides community groups and local charities that promote and help older people in their community, to remain physically and mentally active in later life, with grants of up to £2,000 awarded…

Deputy Mayor, Councillor Robin Pailthorpe officially opened Take A Peek In Santa’s Boutique on Saturday. The festive gifts shop at 29 Market Square is a new addition to the town and for successful local business woman Kylie Hammond of Take A Peek Boutique in Market Street. In addition to offering…

Florists Move To Larger Premises/ Classic Film Afternoon Contemporary florists and botanical gift shop Twigs & Twine have moved out of the shop in the George Shopping Centre to larger retail premises in the town. Proprietors Laura Brown and Ella Kivett invite everyone to share their success story by attending…

Wadham School held its Annual Awards Evening at The Minster in Ilminster. Wadham School Headteacher Matthew Gardner welcomed everyone before an opening prayer was said by School Chaplain Abby Lintern. The evening programme was introduced by Head Students Leah Harper and Lucy Elsdale. Guest speaker and presenter of the awards…

Members of the Inner Wheel clubs of Crewkerne, Chard and Yeovil met at the Winyards Gap family run pub, for a sociable lunch and Killer skittles match. After a welcome cuppa, the Killer match, where players are given a number of lives and when lost are out of the game,…

Club Captain Roy Devney presents the Ladies’ 4 Woods Trophy to Lesley McLaren (left) Severalls Jubilee Bowls Club held their Finals Day for club competitions on September 1st. The day started in the morning on rink 2, with the final of the Mixed Pairs Competition. A competitive match of 21…