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New litterpick stations give everyone a chance to clean up our countryside
5th May 2021
Yeovil Country Park and Chard Reservoir have both recently had the litterpick stations installed, kindly provided by CPRE Somerset.
New app to help you explore Ham Hill's Past
28th Apr 2021
We all want to explore the wonders of Ham Hill County Park, but now you can even do it with digital help through an app.
June start for Westminster Street public realm work
20th Apr 2021
Westminster Street in Yeovil will be the first area in the town centre to see improvement work under the Yeovil Refresh public realm enhance... Read More
Councillors agree to invest £23 million in of The Octagon Theatre
6th Apr 2021
Members of South Somerset’s District Council voted in favour of the redevelopment of The Octagon Theatre in Yeovil
Freedom Leisure set to start operations in South Somerset on April 1st
6th Apr 2021
On April 1st Freedom Leisure will take over the management of the leisure facilities in Yeovil, Wincanton and Chard on behalf of South Somer... Read More
Recover, Restart & Regrow
11th Mar 2021
The Eastern Somerset Councils of Mendip and South Somerset are working collaboratively to launch a week of business support activity to aid ... Read More
The Rendezvous' Learning Programme is coming to Yeovil
11th Mar 2021
Local Youth Charity The Rendezvous are currently seeking young people in the Yeovil area interested in free one to one Maths or English tuit... Read More
Grant in Budget paves the way for Octagon Theatre redevelopment
8th Mar 2021
The Government’s Budget announcement this week featured a major boost for South Somerset with £10 million being pledged to supp... Read More
Radio Ninesprings thanked for supporting local NHS Appeal
8th Mar 2021
An appeal broadcast on Radio Ninesprings 104.5 FM - local community radio station for Yeovil and South Somerset- has helped to generate dona... Read More
Together We are Stronger - First Podcast
24th Feb 2021
Today, Yeovil Art Space launched their 'Together We Are Stronger' project with the 1st of a series of 18 podcasts, telling t... Read More
New purpose-built community facility set to open this summer
12th Feb 2021
Yeovil Recreation Centre is set to welcome new facilities this summer when a community studio space and café will open within the existing p... Read More
Freedom Leisure is the new operator for Leisure Centres
12th Feb 2021
Not for profit trust Freedom Leisure, is set to take over the operation and management of leisure centres in Yeovil, Chard and Wincanton