We’re working with Midsomer Norton-based businessman Nathan Hartley to shed a much needed positive light on the town’s local independent business sector. We’re keen to showcase what they do and to encourage our readers to support them. This month it’s the turn of Made By Millie – a local cake baker who sales delicious homemade…
One of our aims at the Radstock Times is to celebrate local history. Which part of our local area’s history are you most proud of? Do you have any old photos you’d like to show us? Send us a copy and we’ll publish them here online. PHOTO: Thanks to Tom for sending us this photo….
The Midsomer Norton Community Trust have announced that plans for this year’s Town Fayre and Show are progressing very well.Planning meetings and bookings have already begun and they are expecting to deliver a wonderful community-focussed event much the same as in recent years.This year the Town Council chose to work alongside the Trust managing the…
Midsomer Norton’s community events are entering a new phase following a series of significant funding decisions taken by Midsomer Norton Town Council that have fundamentally altered how events will be delivered in the town. For over a decade, the independent Midsomer Norton Community Trust received an annual grant from the Town Council to organise and…
Concerns are continuing to grow over the future of Midsomer Norton Community Trust and community events following Midsomer Norton Town Council’s decision to change the delivery model for community events and take back control of the Somer Centre and Orchard Hall. Local resident and volunteer Jon Durrant has confirmed that he has been seeking written…
In April, we’ll celebrate our first birthday – and what a year it’s been?! A big thank you to everyone who has supported us here at the Radstock Times, your local online news source that aims to keep you – the reader – informed and updated about what’s happening in our community. We’ve seen a…
A local poll has shown huge overwhelming public support for keeping events in the hands of the Midsomer Norton Community Trust. For the full story visit our Facebook page. Click Here.
Plans to protect community spaces, support local events and invest in the town’s future have been backed by Midsomer Norton Town Council with a £741,004 budget for the year ahead. On Monday, 2nd February, the budget took longer than usual to agree as the council responded to significant challenges around community buildings, including taking on…
One of our aims here is to celebrate local history. Our community has a lot to be proud of with a rich history and a fantastic heritage across Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Peasedown St John, Paulton and Westfield. Which part of our area’s history are you most proud of? Do you have any old photos you’d…
Somer Valley House care home in Midsomer Norton has presented a donation of over £1,000 to local charity, Time is Precious. The money was raised over the festive period. Based in Midsomer Norton, Time is Precious is dedicated to improving the hospital experience for children and their families, particularly through enhancing facilities at the Royal…
