The historic farm of George Parsons, land manager for the Lord Lieutenant of Somerset Viscount Edward Portman, seems to have been given a new lease on life as Laguna Beach Californian Matt Miller and local Stoke Sub Hamdon native James Jeffery embark on a mission to fill their new home with education, community and wellbeing… Rather than sitting […]
The phrase from orchard to glass has never been so timely as the West Country enters its annual apple harvest. As they do every year, Thatchers Cider is celebrating the growers and cider makers that create the British tradition that is cider, from pip to pint. Thatchers, based in Sandford, is a West Country cider […]
You cannot learn to be a good cook without learning how -and how not- to eat and without an abundance of greed and curiosity. Miranda Shearer, of The Kitchen Garden Somerset, tells us more… It’s not just about eating the best chefs’ food or cooking with the finest ingredients. You need to eat bad food […]
Bridgwater & Taunton College (BTC) is delighted to have been recommended for approval by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) to deliver Nursing Degree & Nursing Degree Apprenticeships across Adult Nursing and Mental Health pathways. The NMC has also recommended the approval of a Trainee Nurse Associate programme. University Centre Somerset (UCS) is part of […]
You cannot learn to be a good cook without learning how -and how not- to eat and without an abundance of greed and curiosity… It’s not just about eating the best chefs’ food or cooking with the finest ingredients. You need to eat bad food to know what good food is, and to burn and […]
Hurst College explains to Horsham Living magazine why it is important to encourage Sixth Formers to step outside their comfort zones from day one… The Sixth Form at Hurst College is focused on preparing students for the next step after school. The last two years of a student’s educational journey are key to providing a […]
Florence, aged nine, came to bibic in January for an assessment after concerns she had ADHD and Autism… She had difficulties with anxiety and her behaviour, something that has really helped her is litter picking, which she has now been doing for five years, not only has she inspired the whole family to pick but […]
The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre is delighted to be welcoming audiences back. Victoria Patch, Communications and Development Manager said ‘We’re excited about seeing the centre buzzing – it’s a great feeling seeing people enjoying themselves and venturing out after lockdown.’ There is a fantastic range of events coming up for all ages.Highlights include Drama: […]
A new build success story in midst of a global pandemic. Kitchen Kind have helped this family to truly make their kitchen ‘the heart of the home’ Home Lowdown The Property: SIPS Structure, Siberian Larch, Cladding and Limestone walls. Location: Nestled in the outskirts of a sleepy North Dorset Village. Duration: 9.5 months during 2020 inclusive of a 6-week […]
Sharon Dyke, a local Solution Focused Hypnotherapist (SFH) tells us how Needle phobias are surprisingly common, with 1 in 10 of us in the UK suffering from them, referred to as trypanophobia. Due to the COVID19 vaccination programme now is a great time to overcome your phobia… Sharon says, “To be honest, most people don’t […]