Is there a name for the area which spans the A361 from Glastonbury to Frome via Shepton Mallet? All three towns have an independent, bohemian, avant garde vibe.

I think this area of Somerset should have name.

Hi there! I’m new to the area and living around Taunton.. I’ve found my go to Chinese and Indian . I’d appreciate any recommendations for authentic Greek food ! Bonus points for the best gyros !

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My two friends and I were planning to do a relaxing spa day in December however realised that isn’t the best idea for my pregnant friend, as she wouldn’t be able to use much of the facilities. The other friend is having a hard time with her partner and she is exhausted raising two kids so we wanted to have a day together to relax away from it all. Any ideas what we could do?! Will also post in Dorset as we’re between the two!

I'm a Canadian with an interest in folk song and I recently came across a play about the singer Louie Hooper from Westport in Somerset and the collector Cecil Sharp. It was very good and it inspired me to go looking for any recordings of Louie Hooper. She was recorded by the BBC in 1942 and I found this and this from that session.

I was very surprised by her accent. Being from far away I only have a small amount of knowledge of the regional accents of England and my first and only thought if someone asked me "what does a Somerset accent sound like?" would be The Wurzels. And Louie Hooper doesn't sound like that at all. To me she sounds very like someone from Newfoundland in Canada (from the English parts, not the Irish parts), and the main port of departure for English emigration to Newfoundland was Bristol, so actually that might make sense. Her vowels sounds seem the most similar to Atlantic Canadian English that I've ever heard from a person from England.

Can anyone tell me more about this accent? Does it still exist? Is it limited to a certain part of Somerset?

My parter is moving from the Midlands to live with me soon. I'm Somerset born and bred but h'es always lived in the Midlands so what do we need to do to assimilate him into life in Somerset? I've got him on the team working at Glastonbury this year and next weekend we're going to Bridgwater Carnival. I'm going to try and get tickets for The Wurzels at some point. Any other suggestions? TiA

Hello,

I am looking to get from Yeovil to Taunton and was wondering if there are any busses that run on weekends?

Moved here with my ex and now wondering what the flip to do - work from home, 47f, don’t drink alcohol, don’t mind pubs but prefer the outdoors and active stuff. A bit of yoga or cycling and love drawing.

Anything around here anyone know of that would float my boat? 🛥️

Hello everyone!

I live Somerset (UK) and I am looking for recommendations for historical places in Somerset.

I’m into Roman/Medieval era. I do enjoy checking out ruins and ancient architecture. I also like checking out battle sites. Bonus if you can provide any good archaeological sites.

I’m hoping that someone will be able to suggest something I’m currently unaware of so I can check it out. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your time, and any help that can be rendered.

When I was a kid, my family would holiday to a farm in Somerset, Owned by a fellow called Lionel. Handed down to his daughter Molly if I was to guess I'd say about 10 years ago, give or take. I know Molly is around my age of 29.

We would frequently travel if I was again to guess half an hour to richies cider farm. Then burnham on sea for the carnival floats during November.

Sadly my family aren't the nicest of people to be able to simply ask the name of the farm, but I would love to take my boy some time and share one of my favourite holiday locations with him from when I was a kid.

Additional details, I remember the being a barn with a small bowling/skittles lane, and an outhouse with the table football game in it (along with some other board games and such)

Any help would be appreciated, I know it's not a lot to go off really but I have to try.

Enjoy your day everyone, I look forward to any suggestions to what the farm might be called.

Edit: Not a lot again but I remember we would drive onto the land and just to our left was a little chicken coop, as a kid they where my favourite, and on the right was the hotel part, had a small pool. I think Molly is ginger, dont quote me on that though, it's been almost 20 years since I was last there. May have been called "with something" farm

Hi, my name's Kayleigh and I represent the Prime Foundation.

Do you know of a community project or group in Yeovil or South Somerset that would benefit from funding to enhance lives in the local area? The Prime Foundation has applications open for initiatives to apply for grants of up to £9.6k. The closing date for applications is 12th of November 2024.

To find out more and apply, visit: https://www.primeplc.com/foundation/apply/ and scroll to the bottom of the page

Please feel free to comment with questions, the video on the above link answers many FAQs :)

https://youtu.be/ZuQnCjmMTzM?si=oz9lG6urn194rkAH

It makes me sad that Yeovil has become this bad :( I wish there was to fix it. The high street is pretty much dead. :(

Is there any piercing shops that pierce under 16s? Specifically the eyebrow

Hi guys. I live in Taunton and was wondering about the town centre.. we all know that there are tons of empty shops and very little to do, so, I was wondering, what would you want to see in town that will make you want to spend time there? What is our town lacking? And what are the current reasons that you are heading into town currently?

I'm from Burnham-on-Sea but Porlock is just my favourite place in the whole world, I think it's got everything a place could need. However, being so out of the way of everything I wondered where everybody works. Is it a lot of hybrid work now? Or civil service workers? Or do people commute to Taunton and further afield? Very curious as would love to move there but obviously need to consider careers!

I've never seen the A38 so busy. Apparently a biker crashed and a surgeon was luckily in a car to help but apart from that who knows? Thoughts and love to the victims❤️

Good evening (at time of writing)

I’m looking for where to look for a new house and I’m wondering where is most easily situated to walk out of the front door with my dog and be in the countryside

I also have children so if there’s a park around then swell!

I currently live on a rural edge of suburbs an

Is there anywhere local that has boats (canals probably) and trains in close proximity we can walk along for our little boy to see?