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Hatch Beauchamp hotel in raffle fundraiser
THE Farthings Hotel in Hatch Beauchamp raised £23 in a raffle at the farmers’ market in the village and gave away free samples. The winner received a meal for two at the hotel, which is holding a cheese and wine evening on November 8 at 7pm with
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Review: Snail and the Whale at the Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton
TALL Stories’ adaptation of the Snail and the Whale, the popular children’s book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, was nothing short of exceptional today. This heart-warming, funny and lively stage show delighted its two family audiences at
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Hallowe'en with a Florida twist at spooky Taunton home
FLORIDA is the inspiration behind a scary Hallowe’en display in Ashbourne Crescent on Wednesday (October 31). Adam Bunney is rigging up some amazing animatronics he’s made himself, choreographed to spooky sounds and lighting. His wife, Jema
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Three in a row for Combe Florey pub
THE Farmers Arms in Combe Florey has won the Inn Serve area and regional Best Kept Cellar title for the third year running. Pictured celebrating are owner Maggie O’Reilly, bar staff Debs Bennett, joint owner Pat Vincent, cellarman Dave Barker,
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New men's group opens in Taunton
A NEW men’s group has started up at a Taunton complementary health centre. The Relate Men’s Group offers a confidential space for men to talk and explore particular issues that concern them in their lives and get support and feedback through the lens
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Therapist works with babies
NEWBORN babies can benefit from Craniosacral therapy - which can support them with better sleep, feeding and getting them established in their ‘new world’. Lynn Shorthouse, Craniosacral therapist, is offering the first treatment free for under
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Family relationships - tense at this time of year?
WITH family celebrations drawing closer as the dark winter nights draw in, people can find an increase in anxiety and tension impacting on everyday life. Talking through issues with a qualified counsellor allows time to explore thoughts and feelings
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Rottweiler changes life of Taunton pupil
THE life of an eight-year-old boy who struggles to make friends has been turned around by a Rottweiler. Riley Dixon was unable to hold a conversation with anyone because of his stammer until he was befriended by his new pet, Kasey. The dog
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Police hunt Bathpool burglar
A BURGLAR who posed as a church worker is being hunted by police. Detectives are searching for a man following the incident in Bathpool, Taunton, at 12.40pm yesterday afternoon (October 28). The suspect was disturbed by the victim but told
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Timberscombe company in dock after roof fall
A YOUNG man’s life has been ‘devastated’ after his Timberscombe-based employer failed to ensure his safety. Wayne Bird, 28, of Okehampton in Devon, was working for A.R. Berry Design and Build Ltd when he plummeted six metres from a roof he was
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A.P.McCoy and Ruby Walsh in action at Taunton Racecourse Family Fun Day Meeting
TAUNTON Racecourse get their new season off to a flying start tomorrow (October 30) when they host their Family Fun Day Race Meeting with the first of the seven races on the card due off at 1.30pm. Ideal conditions of good- good to soft in places
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Roald Dahl day at St Andrew's Primary School
CHILDREN at St Andrew’s Primary School in Taunton dressed up as their favourite Roald Dahl characters for the day. The collection of witches, Oompa Loompas and Willy Wonkas were dressed up to mark Roald Dahl Day in honour of the popular author.
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Walker says Castle Green's glass bridge is dangerous
A BRIDGE built as part of a £3m improvement scheme has been labelled dangerous by a woman who slipped on it. Judy Howard said she managed to keep her footing, but is warning someone could be seriously injured on the glass-sided structure linking
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BOXING: Scadden makes stunning debut for Priorswood ABC
JACK Scadden of Priorswood ABC produced a stunning left hook to clinch a first round victory on debut at Combe Martin in Devon. Scadden, who goes to Bishop Fox's school in Taunton, was matched with the home club's George Stanbury, a relative veteran
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London 2012 Games inspires County Gazette reporter to take up rowing
INSPIRE a generation – three words which ring out loud following this year’s London Olympic and Paralympic Games. Inspired by the hundreds of athletes who sacrificed so much and overcame adversity, I decided to learn a new sport and called Taunton