A Somerset couple are highlighting the ongoing and urgent need for more foster carers as part of Foster Care Fortnight, a national awareness initiative running from the 12th – 25th …
New Wilding Initiatives
Bridgwater Town Council is launching a series of wilding initiatives across selected public green spaces. These areas will feature grass mazes and wildflower zones, aiming to promote sustainable use of …
Borrow a life-saving blood pressure testing kit from your local library this World Hypertension Day
People in Somerset are being reminded they can borrow more than just books from their local library with free blood pressure monitors available alongside the latest bestsellers. Somerset Council and …
New tech on trial to help reduce falls in Somerset care homes
Four residential care homes in Somerset will be fitted with smart lighting systems as part of an innovative trial to help reduce falls. Somerset Council and NHS Somerset ICB have …
Blooming Lovely
This summer Bridgwater is set to bloom with an array of planting by Bridgwater Town Council’s Open Spaces Team. A carefully selected mix of flowering plants — including Begonia, Petunia, …
Explore Superstitions at Blake Museum’s Upcoming Talk
Bridgwater’s Blake Museum will host the first of its 2025 talks on Tuesday, 13 May at 7.30pm. The talk, ‘Touch wood’ which has been organised by The Friends of Blake …
May Celebrations in Blake Gardens
Bridgwater Town Council is pleased to announce a traditional May Celebration Fête taking place on Bank Holiday Monday, 26 May, from 11.00am to 3.00pm in Blake Gardens. This free family-friendly …
Somerset Libraries Winter Coat Exchange: A heartwarming success
The Somerset Libraries Winter Coat Exchange is celebrating even more success in providing essential support for those in need. This year, the Somerset Council initiative saw an incredible 2,470 coats …
Celebrate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day in Bridgwater
Join the Royal British Legion in King Square on Thursday, 8 May at 11.00am for a special commemoration service honouring the wartime generation who fought to defend the freedoms we …
Bridgwater Town Council Annual Meeting
On Thursday, 1 May, Bridgwater Town Council held its Annual Town Meeting at the Bridgwater Town Hall Theatre, welcoming nearly 50 residents and guests. The Bridgwater Silver was on display, …