A LIFE IN COLOUR; THE ART OF DORIS HATT Doris Hatt (1890 – 1969) was a painter, feminist, socialist and pioneer of British Modernism. Her work spanning five decades is the subject of an exhibition at the Museum of Somerset in Taunton near where she lived. Read more

STAR supported a Scout sleep over at the science museum . Scouting is a remarkable movement that brings amazing benefits and enjoyment to everyone involved – children, leaders, parents and everyone involved with the running of the group. Through adventure,  scouts develop team-work skills, friendships, confidence, independence, responsibility and a ‘can do’ attitude to help prepare them.

    The lad I mentor is autistic and has adhd. I knew he hadn’t tried ice skating before, so I was surprised when he gave me a grin and said that he’d try anything once! I fully expected him to get his skates on and then 5 mins later say he was ready to go.

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Wells Independents - Soup Four charities shared just over £700 between them after the latest SOUP lunch organised by Wells Independents at the Connect Centre. Lunch-goers each paid £5 for soup and a roll, with their contribution being match-funded by The Swan Hotel they had the option to vote for one of the following charity’s. Somerset Trust for.

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