Musgrove Park Hospital has welcomed its latest group of interns through the internationally acclaimed Project SEARCH work experience scheme. The one-year programme gives young people with learning disabilities a chance to develop skills and work experience so they can find […]
Read MoreRare dormouse discovered in the Blackdown Hills
A black dormouse never before recorded in the UK has been found in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Devon/Somerset border. First recorded in 1972, and not seen again until last year, black dormice have only […]
Read MoreSuperstars honoured at National Nursery World Awards
Two Somerset early years superstars have been honoured at this year’s Nursery World Awards. Rachel Parish, a nursery manager, and Rebecca Lihou, a childminder, were both nominated for the prestigious awards by the Early Years Team at Somerset County Council […]
Read MoreHalcon Youth Club achieves quality award
The Halcon Youth Club in Taunton has achieved Somerset County Council’s ‘Safe and Welcoming’ award. The ‘Safe and Welcoming’ benchmark scheme accredits the club’s safe practice and appeal to young people. To achieve the award the club had to build […]
Read MoreSomerset ‘Your Choice’ Winners Announced!
Cash confiscated from convicted loan sharks has been awarded to Go Create Taunton and North Taunton Partnership to help fund their community projects, which will assist in raising awareness of the dangers of loan sharks. The England Illegal Money Lending […]
Read MoreGroups urged to volunteer their opinions
Voluntary organisations across Somerset are being urged to share their views in a “health check” of the county’s voluntary sector The ‘state of the sector’ survey aims to identify the issues and opportunities for voluntary groups and organisations. It will […]
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