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Former doctors' surgery could reopen as health hub
A former Somerset doctors’ surgery could reopen as a ‘health hub’, providing a range of NHS services before the end of the year. The Victoria Park Medical Centre in Bridgwater closed its doors on August 11, 2021, as “ongoing clinical staffing shortages
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Charity seeks volunteer vaccinators in Somerset ‘to support surges in demand’
A NATIONAL first aid charity is aiming to recruit volunteer vaccinators to boost the Somerset population's Covid and flu immunity. St John Ambulance, a trusted partner of the NHS, hopes to recruit and train 5,000 new vaccinators in parts of England
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Closure date confirmed for Mecca Bingo in Bridgwater
MECCA Bingo has confirmed it will close its Bridgwater hall permanently later this month after nearly 50 years in the town. The Penel Orlieu bingo club will host its final games on Sunday, August 14. Last month, the company announced the venue
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Closure of Bridgwater and Taunton Canal section ‘huge inconvenience’
A RESIDENT said the closure of a stretch of the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal is a “huge inconvenience”. Yvonne Harrad said the closure affects part of the canal that goes from Lyndale Avenue to the YMCA has been in place since December 2021.
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Auction of artwork created by residents at Bridgwater dementia care home
THERE'S an unusual auction taking place this Friday (August 5). The sale is of artworks created by talented artists who live at Avalon, a specialist dementia care home in Bridgwater. The paintings go under the hammer at 3pm on Facebook.
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‘Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival has proved it can move with the times’
For Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival to survive for future generations to enjoy, it is essential it evolves and sensibly adapts to the ever-changing world we live in. Our carnival is the oldest in the UK, and due to the courage and openness to change