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Hinkley Point C Exhibitions

Hinkley Point C Exhibitions - EDF Energy's Stage 2 Consultation on Preferred Proposals for Hinkley Point C   Having completed the first nine exhibitions in July, EDF will be continuing their ...

Somerset Wildlife Trust

    Somerset Wildlife Trust - West Somerset Area Group   West of Blue Anchor   A walk westwards from Blue Anchor promenade along the shingle ridge, hearing about the history ...

The Tour of Britain Cycle Race, Stage 4, Tuesday 14th September 2010.

      The Tour of Britain Cycle Race, Stage 4, Tuesday 14th September 2010.   Full details of the race route and road closures will be published on their website in the coming...

West Somerset Inclusion Project - Mind

    West Somerset Inclusion Project - MIND 3, Parks Lane, Minehead, TA24 5NU. Tel.01643 708765   Advice & Information The Mind office is open for advice and information we...

The John Muir Award - Dates 2nd to 5th August 2010

      The John Muir Award Want to explore wild places, learn new skills, and have some fun on the way? Then the John Muir Award may be just what your family are looking for this...

Open Community Support Meetings to Discuss Proposed New Hinkley Power Station Associated Development

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Adoption in Somerset

 Over the last few years the number of people being approved as adopters in Somerset has reduced, resulting in fewer children being adopted.  If you would like to know more about adoption cl...

31st Annual Minehead Lifeboat Raft Race on 4th September 2010

  31st Annual Minehead Lifeboat Raft Race in association with Butlins Saturday 4th September 2010 Start times: Main Race - Blue Anchor Sea Front at 2.30pm Fun Race - Minehead Sea Front at 2....

Community Garden Party was a huge success

    Community Garden Party was a huge success   On Sunday 4th July a Garden Party run at 1 Chestnut Way in Alcombe was attended by well over eighty people. The Party was run by ...

Outdoor & Active

    Outdoor & Active, Exmoor Lakefest 2010, Wimbleball Lake Family Fun Day on Saturday 17th July 2010. Have a go! - sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, walk on water balls, rowing, raft b...

Tour of Britain (Temporary Prohibition of Right and Left Turn) (Special Events) Order 2010

  SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET (VARIOUS ROADS) (SOMERSET) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF RIGHT AND LEFT TURN) (SPECIAL EVENTS) ORDER 2010  ...

Waverley & Balmoral Sailings From Minehead

    Waverley and Balmoral Sailings From Minehead   Balmoral Sailings   Saturday 10th July 2010 - Depart 5.30pm - Return 7.00pm - Cruise Somerset Coast. Monday 16th August 20...

Hinkley Power Station News

For all the latest news on the proposed plans for Hinkley click on the link below:   http://www.somersetrcc.org.uk/community_engagement/hinkley

Alzheimer's Society

    Alzheimer's Society Would you like to have a say on how the Alzheimer's Society should support people in West Somerset? A new Community Focus Group is being formed in Minehead and a...

Minehead Eye - Young Advisors Recruitment Event

    Minehead Eye presents   Young Advisors Recruitment Event Are you... aged 15 - 21 and living in West Somerset? Do you...want to influence how community leaders involve...

West Somerset Amateur Photographic Competition

    West Somerset Amateur Photographic Competition   West Somerset Council has launched a new competition to find the district's Amateur Photographer of the Year 2010. Enter t...

West Somerset Family Fun Day on 4th August 2010

    West Somerset Family Fun Day - Part of Playday 2010 For 0 - 19 year olds, children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Wednesday 4th August 2010 at The Rugby Club, Alcombe, Mi...

HM Government Real Help For Homeowners Now.

    HM Government - Real Help For Homeowners Now   330,000 homewoners have got help and advice with their mortgage. Take your first step to joining them. Even if you are behind ...

Somerset Heritage Service: Archives

During 2010 the archive collections held at the Somerset Record Office will be moving to new purpose built premises.  The new centre will provide the very best storage and access to the collectio...

'Mayor's Diary' New Web Page

   A new web page has been added to Minehead Town Council's web site. It has been called Mayor's Diary and can be found under the heading Your Council, scroll down and you will see the new ...

West Somerset Brass Band

    West Somerset Brass Band   Would you or someone you know like to learn to play a brass instrument? We have an active and successful training band where we teach every aspect of ...

Minehead & District Flower Show on Saturday 14th August 2010

    Minehead & District Flower Show on Saturday 14th August 2010   Mineead & District Flower Show Schedules Available From: Public Library, Bancks Street Visitor...

The Reading Room "What's Going On"

    The Reading Room "What's Going On"   Weekly - Thursdays Card and Board Game Evening's (6.30 - 9pm) Surf and Play on the Internet in comfort with guidance if needed (...

Temporary Road Closure, Vicarage Road, Minehead

    Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, Temporary Road Closure, Vicarage Road, Minehead.   SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT OF WEST SOMERSET PARISH OF MINEHEAD Temporary Closure of...

Temporary Road Closure of Ranscome Road, Wootton Courtenay

    SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT OF WEST SOMERSET PARISH OF WOOTTON COURTENANY Temporary Closure of Ranscombe Road, Wootton Courtenay TAKE NOTICE THAT IN PURSUANCE OF section 14(1)...

Surface Dressing Programme 2010

    SURFACE DRESSING PROGRAMME 2010 - Somerset Highways West Somerset Area   The following roads in your parish will be surfaced-dressed during the current season. The timing as to ...

The Rotary Club Of Minehead presents "Beacon to Beach Fun Run & Sponsored Walk"

      The Rotary Club Of Minehead presents "Beacon to Beach Fun Run & Sponsored Walk"   Approximately 7 miles from Selworthy Beacon to The West Somerset Commun...

A New Radio Station For Minehead

    A New Radio Station For Minehead   Drew Haddon has put together a new Radio Station for Minehead. It will be completely focussed on Minehead and West Somerset with news and musi...

Blenheim Gardens Muisc Festival 2010

    Blenheim Gardens Music Festival 2010 at Blenheim Gardens, Minehead, Somerset - FREE ENTRY - All saturday Concerts are between 2.00pm and 4.00pm *  - All Sunday Concerts are at 12...

Exmoor National Park - Guided Tours of Simonsbath Sawmill

Visit the restored Victorian sawmill at Simonsbath to see how trees, felled in some of Exmoor's most beautiful woodlands during vital conservation and enhancement work, are used to create the distinct...

Community Engagement in Policing Telephone and Web Details

  Community Engagement in Policing, Safer Stronger Neighbourhoods: Your Neighbourhood Team for Minehead North & South are: PC1201 Clive Darch PCSO 9716 Rachael Cutler PCSO 7317 Bryan Ste...

Minehead Youth FC - Contact Details

    Minehead Youth FC   Minehead Youth FC are a community based organisation run by volunteers who dedicate their time to introducing football to the young people of Minehead an...

Stray Dogs - Who do I Contact?

    Stray Dogs   The Law regarding stray dogs changed on 6th April 2008. The police will no longer be handling stray dogs. Stray dogs detained outside normal working hours will ...

Council Responsibilities

    One of the things that many residents find unclear is exactly which Council – Town, District or County – is responsible for what in the town. As a very rough guide: Minehe...

Somerset Active Living at Alcombe Friendship Centre - Information

Somerset Active Living presents a programme of events at Alcombe Friendship Centre Alternate Wednesdays 11.00am - 2.00pm (Term Time only) Venue:    The Methodist Church Hall, Lower M...

Somerset Cancer Care Minehead Drop In Centre

Are you living with Cancer?  Are you close to someone living with cancer?  Somerset Cancer Care Minehead CAFE (Cancer Aid For Everyone) can offer practical information about services in your...

Full List of Housing Vacancies at West Somerset Council Offices, Magna West Somerset Office

  West Somerset Vacancies   See the full list of Somerset Vacancies at: West Somerset Council Offices, Magna West Somerset Office. On the website: www.homefindersomerset.co.uk but a...

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service Launches 'Home Alone' Campaign

  Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service Launches 'Home Alone' Campaign   Do you have a member of your family, neighbour or friend that lives alone? If so Devon and Somerset Fire and ...

Relaxation Classes in Minehead

Mind in Taunton and West Somerset is running a series of Relaxation Classes in Minehead.  These will be held on Monday evenings from 6pm - 7.30pm in  the Baptist Church Hall Lounge, The...

NSPCC Helpline Factfile

      NSPCC Helpline Factfile   You can contact the NSPCC Helpline free and anonymously on 0808 800 5000 or help@nspcc.org.uk In 2008/2009 the Helpline counsell...

Project Somerset Tai Chi - Somerset Skills and Learning - Volunteers

The Steering Group for Project Somerset Tai Chi are looking for both volunteers and new groups of adults who would benefit from the aims of the project. The aim of the project is to enable excluded/d...

St John Ambulance - Contact Details

  St John Ambulance is a voluntary organisation, which provides First Aid cover for many events throughout West Somerset all year round. To make this possible it takes many volunteers, with v...

Homefindersomerset.co.uk - Are you registered?

All Housing Associations in Somerset and Taunton Deane Borough Council let their properties through Homefinder Somerset. If you are not registered with Homefinder you will not be re-housed. All prev...

West Somerset Council - Advice on Housing - Contact Details

Got a Housing Problem? Do you need advice? Would you like to discuss your housing situation with a housing officer? Are you threatened with homelessness? Did you know that you can make an appointm...

Singing for the Brain

Alzheimer's Society - Singing for the Brain Are you caring for someone with memory loss or dementia? Singing for the Brain is a group activity which has been carefully designed for all people wi...

Starting School in September 2010

    Starting School In September 2010   Will your child be 4 by September? If so, they can start school next September. Have you received your letter? Have you submi...

Do You Qualify for Free Insulation?

Households Qualifying for Warm Streets have: People aged 60 or over with savings of less than £20,000 and annual incomes of less than £20,000 (before tax) Children aged under 1...

Somerset Active Living

  Somerset Active Living Volunteers are needed for Minehead Active Living Centre, Mondays or Wednesdays (Fortnightly) 10.00 - 3.00 (approx). Can you from September 09 help us to set up and ...

Somerset Youth Volunteering Network

16 - 25 years?  We want you!  Do you want: To gain experience and awards More out of life To help others If you are looking for something different, or are bored of what'...

Exmoor Local Access Forum

News from the Exmoor Local Access Forum Interested in Access to the Countryside? The Exmoor Local Access Forum is looking for seven new recruits to join its ranks.  The Forum is looking for...

Dogs Trust - Who will look after me when you're gone?

    Dogs Trust - Who'll look after me when you're gone?   Dogs Trust will - if you carry a canine care card, the free service that will guarantee you peace of mind - knowing tha...

Shaw Trust Ability at Work

    Shaw Trust Ability at Work   Are you a parent who wants to return to work? Do you need additional support? Shaw Trust can help, £200 job start grant available when you...

Building Works Repairs and Replacements to Private Dwellings

In an effort to address the confusion sometimes experienced by people with regard to the type of building work that requires Building Regulations approval, West Somerset Council is hoping to...

Minehead Car Club

    Minehead Car Club   Save lots of money, cut your carbon emissions and drive a smart, almost new, car when you like? Is this possible? YES. Join the brand new Minehead Car C...

Salsa Nights in Minehead

Salsa Nights Every Monday at Minehead Rugby Club, Ellicombe Road, Minehead, TA24 6TR. Doors 7pm 7.30pm beginners class 8.15pm improvers/intermediates £5 on the door everyone welcome. ...

Cats Protection volunteers needed to setup a new branch in Minehead

    Cats Protection volunteers needed to setup a new branch in Minehead   Cats Protection provides temporary accommodation and care for unwanted and abandoned cats until new hom...

Spotlight Dance Academy

Spotlight Dance Academy holds classes in ballet, teen ballet, tap, teen tap and hiphop.  In addition there are classes for adults in tap, ballet and hiphop - all abilities! New Classes are runni...

Beginners Pilates

Classes held each Friday from 9.30 - 10.15am at Sainsbury Hall, Sainsbury Road, Minehead £4.00 per session Wear loose fitting clothes & bring a mat For further details contact: 01643 7033...

Minehead Conservation Society

If you would like to contact the Conservation Society to find out more about the work they do or have a question for them, they can be contacted at their office in Townsend House, Minehead on 01643 70...

British Red Cross

  The British Red Cross has a Medical Equpment Service. They are able to provide a short term loan or holiday loan of equipment, they also sell equipment. Opening Times MONDAY & FRIDAY 4....

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