Community Heroes & Volunteers Event – Edgar Hall – Friday 13th December 2024

Posted: November 13, 2024
Community Heroes & Volunteers Event – Edgar Hall – Friday 13th December 2024 at 7.00 – 9.00pm. Please join us to celebrate and recognise the significant contribution made to our community by our volunteers and heroes, through acts of...

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Mid Wessex Singers ‘The Light of Christmas’ – Wednesday 18th December 2024

Posted: October 14, 2024
Mid Wessex Singers Musical Director: Alice Dicker Accompanist: Sheena Smith The Light of Christmas – Wednesday 18th December 2024 at 7:30pm. St Michael’s Church, Somerton. Tickets: £12 in advance from Cobbs Wholefoods in Somerton or £15 on the door...

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Volunteers needed in your local area

Posted: September 20, 2024
Somerset Sight was founded in 1919 to support people with sight loss across the county. They are looking for volunteers to be individually matched with a sight impaired person in their local area. If you have a couple of...

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Somerset Sight Mobile Advisory Service dates Sept 2024 – Dec 2024

Posted: September 18, 2024
Mobile Advisory Service dates: Sept 2024 – Dec 2024 Mendip Area Date Location Time Glastonbury Tue 22nd Oct Thurs 5th Dec Morrisons Morrisons 10.30am – 3.30pm 10.30am – 3.30pm Frome Mon 14th Oct Mon 9th Dec ASDA ASDA 10.30am...

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Flooding: Property Flood Resistance and Personal Flood Plans

Posted: September 4, 2024
In communities with a main river or tidal flood risk, when other options for reducing flood risk have been discounted, the Environment Agency is sometimes able to support eligible householders with Property Flood Resilience (PFR) measures, which covers two...

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Somerton Viaduct Survey

Posted: September 4, 2024
Somerton Town Council have designed a survey to establish community opinions on receiving the monthly Somerton Viaduct. Participation is anonymous. If you would like to participate, please scan the QR code.

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Mid Wessex Singers

Posted: September 2, 2024
Practices resume on Tuesday 3rd September for our Christmas Concert on Wednesday 18th December - go and sing with your local choir.

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Catch the Bus Month

Posted: September 2, 2024
September is “Catch The Bus Month” – a national campaign to raise awareness of just what good value “BUSSING IT” is! It’s only £2 for a single journey (or free after 0930 or anytime at weekends for holders of...

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CLOSE CARE HOMES

Posted: August 27, 2024
The proposed development in Pesters Lane of extra care units with linked communal facilities is to commence Sept/Oct.

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Somerton Bus Times from 1st September 2024 – Saturday Timetable

Posted: August 23, 2024
Bus times will be changing from 1st September 2024.

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Somerton Bus Times from 1st September 2024 – Monday to Friday Timetable

Posted: August 23, 2024
Bus times will be changing from 1st September 2024.

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Somerton Cinema Society Public Opinion Survey

Posted: August 20, 2024
Somerton Cinema Society have designed a survey to establish community opinions on monthly film screenings in The Parish Rooms. Participation is anonymous. To take part, please scan the QR code.

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Wessex Water Community Outreach Sessions in Yeovil

Posted: August 20, 2024
Do you have a query about your water bill, how to save water and prevent blockages, or your water and sewerage services? @wessexwater will be holding drop-in sessions at Yeovil Library on Monday 21st  October 2024 to answer all...

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FREE CREATIVE SUMMER PLAY DAYS IN SOUTH SOMERSET

Posted: August 2, 2024
The Octagon Theatre and Westlands Entertainment Venue in Yeovil are working with local, and national arts practitioners and local organisations to bring FREE creative activities and live theatre to residents this Summer, as part of the Play Day initiative. Play Days are...

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Falls Prevention and Why falls Matter

Posted: August 2, 2024
Visit www.rospa.com to find out more.

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Paddock House long-stay car parking charges have been suspended

Posted: July 30, 2024


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Caring for your dog in the heat

Posted: July 30, 2024
Animal welfare advice from the RSPCA

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Valuing our Environment & Ways to get Involved

Posted: July 8, 2024
Visit the Keep Britian Tidy website (via scanning the QR code) for more information.

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Submissions to Somerton Viaduct – Have your say & About Town

Posted: July 8, 2024
Please send all contributions to [email protected]. The submission deadline is the 10th of each month (or nearest working day) for inclusion in the following months edition.

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Somerton Viaduct Advertising

Posted: July 8, 2024
To enquire, email [email protected]. Submission deadline is the 10th of each month (of nearest working day) for inclusion in the following months edition.

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NHS Free Health Check

Posted: July 3, 2024
If you have not been invited but think you are eligible, contact your GP surgery to find out if they offer NHS Health Checks. Some pharmacies also offer NHS Health Checks.  More information is available at –

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Wilder Youth Forum

Posted: July 1, 2024
Are you a young person in Somerset who dreams of a greener, wilder future? Become a member of SWT’s Youth Forum and help shape the future of wildlife conservation in Somerset. We are looking for 15 young people aged 12-24. No specialist...

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New waste collection days begin this week (Monday 17th June 2024)

Posted: June 20, 2024
New waste routes began this week on Monday 17th June. You can check your collection day online and download your updates collection calender to your phone using the QR code below. Only households in the former South Somerset and...

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Current Cyber Threat: Smishing

Posted: June 17, 2024
Smishing is the SMS equivalent of phishing. Criminals disguise their phone number to make it look like it is from a reputable source to try and convince you to click onto the malicious link, or share sensitive information.

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How to report a problem on the roads online

Posted: June 14, 2024
Somerset Council has a quick and simple online reporting service available 24/7 for our communities, residents and businesses to use.

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Somerton Panthers are looking for new players for their all girls football team next season

Posted: June 14, 2024
If you’re interested, please get in touch via emailing [email protected]

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Domestic abuse expected to spike during international football games

Posted: June 14, 2024
People facing domestic abuse are being strongly encouraged to seek support, especially during periods when incidents are anticipated to surge. Research from the National Centre for Domestic Violence reveals that domestic abuse incidents increase by 26% when our national...

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Somerton Slinky Digital Service

Posted: June 13, 2024


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Wessex Water Somerton Sewer Renovation

Posted: April 30, 2024
Sewer repairs leaflet regarding works in the Town

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Wessex Water Somerton Sewer Renovation

Posted: April 30, 2024
Sewer repairs leaflet  

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What does Somerton Good Neighbours do these days?

Posted: March 1, 2024
For help and further information please call: Edwina – 01458 258902 Rachel – 01458 274101 Sue – 01458 273367 Annette – 01458 258947

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Where to report a problem

Posted: February 15, 2024
Further information is available on our website:

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Volunteer with Somerset Council

Posted: February 13, 2024
More information can be found on the Somerset Council website.

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Report Dog Fouling

Posted: February 12, 2024
Please visit the Somerset Council website to report any dog fouling which has not been cleared up.

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Volunteer with Spark Somerset

Posted: February 12, 2024
We run the volunteer Service in Somerset and can help you to find your ideal volunteering opportunity.

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Become a Companion Volunteer in your community

Posted: February 8, 2024
Marie Curie is piloting a Companion Service in partnership with Langport Surgery to support those in their last year of life.

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Young people to take action to improve Somerset’s coasts and rivers in new blue influenceers scheme

Posted: February 2, 2024
YOUNG PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION TO IMPROVE SOMERSET’S COASTS AND RIVERS IN NEW BLUE INFLUENCERS SCHEME Ambitious plans to improve the environment in and around Somerset’s coast and rivers will be spearheaded by young people, thanks to a new...

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Somerset Sight – Volunteers Needed in your Local Area

Posted: January 22, 2024
We are looking for volunteers across Somerset to work one-to-one with sight impaired people.

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Books of Condolence for Dean Ruddle

Posted: January 12, 2024
Dean Ruddle was a remarkable man who showed unwavering commitment to Somerton and his contribution and enthusiasm will be remembered fondly by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Therefore, in memory of Dean, books of condolence are...

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Remembering Councillor Dean Ruddle

Posted: January 8, 2024
Somerton Town Council was immensely sad to receive the news of the untimely passing of Councillor Dean Ruddle, Chair of Somerton Town Council. For over ten years Dean served the Town, its community and the Council with commitment, passion...

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Make a Change – Become a Councillor

Posted: January 5, 2024
Somerton Town Council are urging enthusiastic and engaged members of the community who want to make a long-lasting change, have innovative ideas or have concerns about a specific issue, to put themselves forward as a councillor for the opportunity...

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u3a

Posted: November 29, 2023
Monthly coffee mornings, with an invited speaker, are held on the 4th Friday of the month at Edgar Hall, Somerton.

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Important Announcement for all future Viaduct Contributions

Posted: November 28, 2023
Please send all future correspondence to [email protected]. The email address [email protected] is no longer being monitored.

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Protect your finance against fraud

Posted: November 15, 2023
As Christmas approaches there may be an increase in missed delivery cards posted through your letterbox; emails; texts and phone-calls which may be fraudulent and scams. The fraudulent communications may include a fake tracking number and a...

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Lord’s Larder – Food Parcels

Posted: November 15, 2023
If you are struggling Lord's Larder is here to help

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We need you!

Posted: October 13, 2023


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Be the change your community needs!

Posted: October 3, 2023


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Somerton Town Council – Supporting our Community

Posted: September 20, 2023


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Damage caused to Somerton Library – 2/3 Sept 23

Posted: September 12, 2023


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Somerton Strolls

Posted: August 31, 2023
Please check out the series of walks called “Somerton Strolls” written by Martyn Smith. The walks are usually about 10 km or six miles long.

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Somerton Town Map

Posted: August 31, 2023


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Fight Plastic Pollution

Posted: August 7, 2023
Did you know that soft or flexible plastics, such as bread bags; fruit and veg bags; crisp packets and chocolate wrappers can be recycled too?

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Somerset Independent Living Centres (SILC)

Posted: July 13, 2023
Somerset Adult Social Care have two independent living centres (SILC’s) in Shepton Mallet and Wellington.

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CRICKET IN SOMERTON

Posted: July 9, 2023
Are you/or your child interested in playing Cricket?

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Somerset Sight – Volunteer Visitors Needed 

Posted: June 29, 2023
Volunteer Visitors Needed Somerset Sight is recruiting volunteers to befriend visually impaired people on a regular basis Would you like to help someone in your local area?

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STAYING ALIVE

Posted: June 12, 2023
THERE ARE NOW EIGHT REGISTERED DEFIBRILLATORS AVAILABLE FOR EMERGENCY USE IN SOMERTON.

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