CALLING all Bridgwater singers. The Bridgwater Choral Society is searching for people to sign up and join the Big Sing Day of Choruses from Grand Operas taking place on Saturday, April 12. The event is held at the Bridgwater Methodist Church and the
PUPILS at Edington School took part in attempting to break a Guinness World Record on Friday, March 7. The record was to join over 250,000 school children across the UK in simultaneously reading an extract from the book Peter Pan in Scarlet, Geraldine
A CHILTON Trinity student could not stop smiling after a "fantastic experience" in Birmingham. Chloe Bowen made her way to the National Schools Trampoline Championships to compete after qualifying in January. The finals took place in Birmingham, where
CAVALIERS Carnival Club are getting involved with the spirit of Easter by holding two bingo nights over the period. On Saturday, March 15, there is fundraising Easter Bingo at the Sydenham Community Centre at 7pm in aid of the Sydenham Netball Club.
THE Deaf Plus Mobile Advisory Service for those with hearing loss will be visiting Bridgwater on Friday, March 28. The service will give advice and information on all issues to do with hearing loss, as well as practical help with hearing aids. A mobile
GREEN-fingered Brownies took to the River Parrett on Saturday (March 8) to plant trees in commemoration of the 100-year anniversary of scouting and girl guides. A dozen eager Combwich Brownies, along with Brown Owl Liz Brown, unit helper Rosie Keene
THE Engine Room in Bridgwater will be hosting a self-funded cultural event celebrating Portugal's Liberty Day on Friday, April 25. Liberty Day celebrates the end of dictatorship in the country 1974, a day that saw the capitans bring down the Salazar
SKIFFLE may be a genre of music that is not heard of in the modern day public domain, but the son of a 1960s genre legend will be appearing at the Bridgwater Arts Centre in April. Peter Donegan, the son of the late King of Skiffle Lonnie Donegan, will
A SERVICE dedicated to conserving the Quantock Hills Area has announced it will be relocating its office to the southern end of the range. The Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Service will now be located in Fyne Court, Broomfield
Over 60s club: THE March 6 meeting, opened by Joan Lee, was the second this year as the club was unable to meet on the planned February 21 as it was pantomime week. Instead Brenda Burrows had arranged a mystery trip, which was enjoyed by all, ending up
QUEEN of Hearts Bridge Club results March 5 were Effie Wilson and David Auld 61.8%, David and Audrey Heal 60.6%, Bryn Hodges and Doreen Norman 58.9%, Roger Hill and Carol Rhodes 58.8%, Dave Porteus and Liz Selway 58.4%. They play at 7.15pm every Wednesday
Mrs Sheila Ann Scott of Bridgwater died on February 10 at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton. She was 66. The funeral on February 28 at Taunton Deane Crematorium was conducted by the Rev Mary Clements. Family mourners: Ken Scott (widower); Mrs Iris Lewis
Mrs Joyce Irene Saunders of West Street, Bridgwater died on February 19 at Bridgwater Hospital. She was 79. The funeral on February 29 at Taunton Crematorium was conducted by Deacon Joy Newbold. Bearers were Peter Saunders (son), Michael Saunders (grandson
CHARITY supporter Kathy Taylor organised a 1960s and 1970s disco to raise money for children's charity bibic on Saturday, March 11. The charity, whose head office is located just outside of Bridgwater, were delighted to receive a cheque for £810 following
AN EAST Bridgwater Community School worker celebrated her 50th birthday by asking for charity donations, not presents. Sally Wright had "great pleasure" in sending the collected money to two charities instead of unwrapping gifts on her landmark celebration
THE February Bridgwater Winemakers' Circle meeting started with chairman, Sid Shorter, paying tribute to the dedication of the secretary, Hazel Hingston, whose long and expert service has kept members informed and recorded over many years. Terry Folkes
MORE than 800 people stepped onto Rodway Farm for the first Lambing Sunday at Bridgwater College's Cannington Centre on Sunday, March 10. Families enjoyed seeing newborn lambs and were lucky to witness the arrival of twins in the afternoon. The week-old
