Picture Somerset - celebrating the county's magic
On Somerset Day it's become a tradition for me to share some of the county's beautiful sights, captured by some incredibly talented...
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Oct 21, 20221 min read
Local Radio Day
Yes, it’s Local Radio Day and every day and night when people switch on their local stations up and down the country, it’s like having a...
May 11, 202212 min read
Picture Somerset - celebrating our magical county
Yes, it's that time once again… Somerset Day! To be honest, we celebrate Somerset all year round but on May 11th, it’s great to take the...
Dec 31, 20211 min read
A Somerset celebration of British wine
The sun is setting on 2021, a new year is on the horizon and we're gearing up for a uniquely Somerset celebration by sharing a chat with...
Nov 11, 20211 min read
Somerset drinks - The Somerset Bar
UPDATE: Sadly, The Somerset closed it's doors indefinitely in September 2023. Thirsty? Is yours a cocktail or a mocktail? Well, you can...
Mar 19, 20194 min read
Eating out on the off chance!
Normally we plan in where to go and who to write about (we've got a pretty impressive blog calendar if the truth be told ;)), but...
Mar 7, 20195 min read
Wonderful World Book Day
Happy World Book Day! From events across the country, to dressing up as your favourite character (we *might* have a Gruffalo costume in...
Mar 26, 20186 min read
Heavenly afternoon tea at Chapel House
What makes a great tea room, coffee shop or somewhere to grab a spot of lunch when you’re out and about? A place with amazing homemade...
Mar 23, 20187 min read
A Secret World in Somerset
If you read the blog regularly, you’ll know we flipping love animals (understatement of the century), but what should you do if you ever...
Mar 21, 20182 min read
Picture Somerset - A photographic celebration of the county
Do you photograph Somerset professionally, just for the sheer love of it, or both? :) Have you got some awesome shots of our stunning...
Mar 6, 20183 min read
The Ciderthon - Four Thoughts
I ran a marathon once. Long, long time ago now and all I can say is that it definitely would've been a lot more fun with cider......
Feb 25, 20186 min read
Marvellous marmalade making - with Bumblees
What are you having on your morning toast? Honey? Marmite? Strawberry Jam? Well, we’re having marmalade. Paddington would be proud… and...
Feb 11, 20184 min read
Rebecca Bruton - Four Thoughts
We're always on the look out for something a little bit different and we always keep our eyes open for art in unusual places, so this...
Feb 4, 20187 min read
Six of the best creative workshops - part 1
2018 brings a new arrival to the blog - oh yes! We’re starting a series of features called ‘Six of the best’ and our first one (spread...
Jan 23, 20182 min read
Yeovil Town FC - Fourth Round Four Thoughts
Friday night's a big night in Somerset and this week, it's an even bigger night if you're a Glovers fan! Manchester United are coming to...
Jan 20, 20185 min read
Reclaimed - Wassail Theatre
We’ve never had our home flooded – thank bleep! And we’ve never had to experience something as shattering as the Somerset floods of...
Jan 7, 20186 min read
It's a wonderful (wild) life!
Meet this (not so) little chap. A Whooper Swan. Absolutely beautiful isn’t he? Well, before last week we had no idea these stunning...
Dec 31, 20175 min read
A Winter weekend away, with Ted
A few weeks ago, our head was well and truly turned. By Ted. He stole a piece of our heart too… but don’t panic, you haven’t accidentally...
Nov 23, 20175 min read
Adventures & Tea Parties - creativity, colour & awesome accessories
We love adventures and we love tea parties (especially when there’s shed loads of cake involved!), so I guess we were always going to get...
Nov 15, 20173 min read
The Silver Shed - Four Thoughts
A little while ago, I fell in love with this beautiful design... by the light of a silvery moon. It's magical, right? I'd spied it on...
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