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Somerset's gift to the Queen
A THRONE made of Somerset willow will be presented to The Queen to mark her Diamond Jubilee year. The gift, the brainchild of Jacki Penny, a funeral arranger at Co-operative Funeralcare, has been made by the Somerset Willow Company, and is set to
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Taunton Tornados boys heading to Estonia
FOUR players from Taunton Tornados Basketball Club have been chosen to represent the South-West at a tournament in Estonia. Jack Adams, Robbie Adams, Zag Elogab and Ellie Watkins will play at the New Generations Cup in Estonia this month. To
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Friends get in the saddle in memory of Fiona Geraghty
FRIENDS of schoolgirl Fiona Geraghty, who died suddenly last year, have raised over £300 for charity after a sponsored horse ride in her memory. Lucinda Cauchois and Sophie Kelly, who used to ride with Fiona, paid tribute to their close friend
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Chance to learn the High Ropes at Vivary Park
PRIMARY school pupils showed a group of VIPs the ropes at the official launch of a new activity in Taunton’s Vivary Park. The youngsters from St George’s RC Primary School were let loose on the Vivary High Ropes Course as Taunton Deane Mayor Cllr Terry
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Young archer from Minehead aims for Rio
A YOUNG archer from Minehead is being tipped as a potential Olympic hopeful for the 2016 Games in Rio. Jaibez Macriner, 16, was selected to attend Archery GB’s Academy at Lilleshall National Sports Centre, in Shropshire, where he travels to one
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Lucia's set for the Paralympic opening ceremony
A YOUNG girl from Taunton is preparing to play a starring role in the Paralympic opening ceremony – thanks to her lucky birthday. Lucia Edwards, seven, was born on December 20, 2004 – the date Government bosses promised children would have the chance
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Fencing: Taster sessions at King's College
TAUNTON Deane Blades are holding a free taster session at the Convent gym at King’s College in Taunton for eight to 13-year-olds. It will be held on Wednesday, September 12 from 5.45pm to 7pm. All kit will be provided. For more details contact Louise