FIRST Bus has responded to a petition launched by Writhlington residents calling for the return of the D2X bus service, which was withdrawn following the reopening of the A36. Many locals say they now feel isolated without the ‘lifeline’ connection that the bus provided between Frome, Radstock, and Bath. The D2X route had been temporarily…
Bath and North East Somerset’s second annual regional dementia awareness conference was held in Peasedown St John last Tuesday at St John’s Church. Organised by the Peasedown Community Trust and sponsored by law firm Stone King, the conference featured keynote speakers, information stalls, networking, a tasty lunch and an opportunity to meet charity leaders and…
Local people are being urged to help support the development of new medical treatments which could transform people’s lives by getting involved with research at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Bath resident Willm Mistral is just one of many people already taking part in research at the RUH. Willm joined a diabetes…
The next round of grant applications run by Midsomer Norton Town Council is open. There will be £10,000 available to be shared by local organisations and community groups who are invited to apply for funding to support projects that benefit the residents of Midsomer Norton. The updated grants policy, which was approved on Monday 12th…
Children from Peasedown St John Primary School have taken part in a special trip – to the American Museum in Bath. Pupils from Year 4 were given the opportunity for an afternoon out to explore one of the local area’s most popular tourist attractions. School Headteacher, Ruth Noall, said: “It was a fantastic chance for…
An Independent Councillor on Bath and North East Somerset Council – who represents the village of Saltford – has condemned the Local Authority’s recent decision to build a new waste facility in Locksbrook Road, Bath. Cllr Chris Warren has become increasingly concerned about how the Lib Dem run council’s waste and recycling projects are having…
A group of rural churches in the Peasedown St John area are set to welcome a new trainee vicar, who is serving on placement with them for 4 weeks. Rose Patterson-Veira is training to become a priest at Trinity College in Bristol and part of her curricular activities are to spend time ‘on the ground’…
PHOTO: The RUH’s Maternity Triage Team, which won the top award. The team are pictured with Chief Nursing Officer Toni Lynch (in red). Staff who have gone above and beyond to improve the experience of the people they care for at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust have been celebrated at a special…
Research carried out by Age UK* has found that many older people feel their physical and mental health has deteriorated due to isolation and reduced opportunities to socialise with others over the last couple of years. According to the study, many older people have experienced loneliness, low mood, decreased health, increased pain and lack of…
Residents Invited to Help Shape the Future of Radstock Radstock Town Council is pleased to announce that this year’s Annual Town Meeting, to be held on Thursday 8 May, from 6.30pm at Trinity Hub, will feature a key update on the progress of the Radstock Neighbourhood Plan—an important community-led project that will guide the town’s…
