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Council grant to aid the delivery of Yeovil town centre events
5th Nov 2018
South Somerset District Council Area South Committee has awarded the Love Yeovil Marketing Group (LYMG) a grant...
New trail leaflets to help you explore more of Yeovil Country Park
2nd Nov 2018
The Rangers at Yeovil Country Park were joined on Wednesday 28 November to celebrate the launch of their new...
Yeovil set for big Christmas light switch on event
31st Oct 2018
This year, on Saturday 17 November, Yeovil will be welcoming Christmas with a light switch-on ceremony, featuring the return of the 5th annual lantern parade.
Yeovil In Bloom brings home the gold once again
21st Oct 2018
Yeovil in Bloom have with their excellent floral displays and community involvement initiatives once again been awarded a Gold award in the South West in Bloom competition.
New commemorative walking trail to highlight World War I history in Yeovil town
15th Oct 2018
SSDC Community Heritage Access Centre (CHAC) is delighted to announce that it has secured funding as part of the Small Grant Big Improvement programme from South West Museum's Development.
Rare bats discovered in Yeovil Country Park
12th Oct 2018
Four new species of bats were recorded recently during a bat survey at Yeovil Country Park, including the Barbastelle bat, one of Britain's rarest mammals.
Join in the fun at Yeovil Country Park’s hair-raising Halloween Trail
3rd Oct 2018
It's time to get into the spirit of Halloween at Yeovil Country Park this October half term so dust off your costumes and get your face paints at the ready.
Exciting new Yeovil History calendar set for release
7th Sep 2018
For the sixth year, Yeovil's Community Heritage Access Centre (CHAC) has compiled a calendar that celebrates the history of the town.
New play area increasing the quality and quantity of play in Yeovil
1st Sep 2018
A new play area has been opened in Yeovil as a part of South Somerset District Council's aim of increasing the quality and quantity of play opportunities in the district.
National Playday in Yeovil draws thousands of people for free fun
5th Aug 2018
Hundreds of families arrived in Yeovil for free fun including tree climbing, stilt walkers and water games at the National Playday event on Wednesday 1 August.
Well Dressing at the Victorian Valley Gardens of Ninesprings
27th Jul 2018
Saturday 14 July will see the Valley Gardens decorated with flowers, foliage and candles when the popular Well Dressing event returns to Yeovil Country Park.
Redesign of Council Offices at Petters Way in Yeovil will give customers better experience
18th Jul 2018
The front of house area at the District Council's offices in Petters Way will see a redesign which will offer customers a better experience with a fresh, modern and contemporary environment.