ROMAN FIND OF THE CENTURY AT SITE NEAR CREWKERNE

A metal detectorist has made the find of the century and possibly of all time, at a site near Crewkerne. Jason Massey who runs a group called Detecting for Veterans, unearthed the rare 24 carat gold Roman ring, while metal detecting at an undisclosed site between Crewkerne and Ilminster at…


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ELECTRICAL EXPLOSION AT COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

Reports of an electrical explosion at a commercial property in Blacknell Lane were received by Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service in the early hours of this morning. One fire engine from Crewkerne was mobilised at around 04:33 and crews set to work, putting a cordon in place to…


HISTORY GROUP VISITS ONE OF BRITAIN’S QUIRKIEST MUSEUMS

Members of a local history group, which is part of Crewkerne & District U3A, visited one of Britain’s quirkiest museums that is housed in an old watermill. The Bakelite Museum at Williton in West Somerset is like an Aladdins cave of everyday items such as radios, TVs, telephones, car, caravan…




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NEWS IN BRIEF & DIARY DATES

Bowhayes Lodge are holding their open day and Summer Fete on Saturday July 28th from 11 am until 3 pm. Attractions include a variety of stalls, Archie the therapy dog, games, raffle and music entertainment. Refreshments, Apetito taster lunches and Ploughmans lunches will be available at the extra care housing…


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MEN’S SHED ANNOUNCES CLOSURE

Interim chairman of Crewkerne & District Men’s Shed, Peter Boothby-Smith has announced its closure. The weekly workshop and social gathering for men and women became an integral part of community life in Crewkerne, during the 11 months it was housed in the Kings Arms. The temporary venue provided a safe…


SPECIAL CHEQUE PRESENTATION DURING SCHOOL ASSEMBLY

A cheque presentation for £486.81 was made to Sian Neville of the Alzheimer’s Society during morning assembly at St Bartholomew’s School. The money was raised by the Archie Council, a group of children at the school who are a dementia awareness group run by Mrs Alice Samuel. The youngsters visited…


EARLY DEPARTURE OF LANDLORD FORCES PUB TO CLOSE

The early departure of the landlord Kieron Robinson at the White Hart Inn in East Street, has forced the pub to close for the time being. The historic inn which dates back to the mid to late 15th Century and is a Grade 11 listed building is owned by the…


FRIENDS OF STATION ENJOY RAILWAY SUPPER

Friends of Crewkerne Station enjoyed a themed supper at Sue’s Cafe in the old weighbridge. The four course evening meal, taken from a British Rail menu of the 1960’s, consisted of prawn cocktail or egg mayonnaise, chicken chasseur, strawberry flan and cheese and biscuits. Posters and an exhibition of the…


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