A Strawberry Line District school is set to spend half a million pounds on an all-weather pitch – that’s if they get their plans through planning this week. Some residents are opposed to the idea. Sidcot School say they will to invest more than £500,000 in an all-weather pitch on their sports field at Winscombe [...]
Those stalwarts of the community – the My Cheddar Group – have come up with a novel idea for local businesses and the self-employed in particular. Their idea is for a work hub – a sort of general office for lots of people so costs are shared by all and sundry – and providing a [...]
There are expected to be new faces among those leading Somerset County Council after nominations for the new Cabinet posts were revealed on May 10th. And tomorrow their leader will be announced. The Conservative Party, which holds the majority of seats on the Council, has put forward current Leader, Cllr John Osman, for the top [...]
A Winscombe butcher and a wine seller from the village have got together to offer readers menus – that combine with wine to create a wonderful dinner. The idea comes from Kelli from Winscombe’s Wine Tasting Shop by the library. She’s pioneered the business as a sort of wine evangelist converting the local populace to [...]
At last it can be revealed why the editor of the Cheddar Valley Gazette – one of the Strawberry Line District weekly newspapers – is finally retiring after several centuries. Phil “no April Fools jokes in my newspaper” is not leaving to see out his autumn years as a cross-dressing stand-up comedian or as an [...]
Send in you events on strawberrylinetimes@hotmail.co.uk and we will list them free. ————————————————— Tue 21 May. (18-24 May) Strawberry Line District Colleges. Adult Learners Week. Adult Learners’ Week is an opportunity for individuals and organisations to celebrate the benefits of lifelong learning. Whether you’re an individual looking at anything from improving your current job prospects [...]
Tue 21 May 2013 A mild but overcast day with the chance of a spot of rain. A light west breeze moves the clouds along – which swings to the north meaning a cooler night – and a brighter sunny day tomorrow. Moderate pollen and low UV levels. ————————————————–
Tributes to Churchill teacher James Mckay continue to flood in following his death last week. The strawberry Line District academy’s Facebook site has received hundreds of tributes from former and current students revealing a warmth and love for the ex-soldier and teacher. In a statement the school said on the site: “I’m sorry to have [...]
The new Axbridge Sea Cadet unit is on the agenda of the next town council meeting. The clerk has published the agenda for the meeting on Monday – to which all residents are invited. A MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY 20TH MAY 2013 AT THE TOWN HALL, THE SQUARE, AXBRIDGE [...]
Somerset football team (and favourite club for many in the Strawberry Line District) Yeovil Town have won promotion to the Championship – making them the top team in the South West. The green and white hoops overcame London outfit Brentford at Wembley in yesterday’s League One Play-off Final to reach their highest position in the [...]
The issue for May is currently out – June will be available from 1st of June or before.
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Tue 21 May 2013 A mild but overcast day with the chance of a spot of rain. A light west breeze moves the clouds along – which swings to the
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Strawberry Line Times features a fashion shoot in every issue – if you would like to model for us then email strawberrylinetimes@hotmail.co.uk and ask for details.
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Strawberry Line Times magazine began last autumn starting life as a bi-monthly before switching to being a monthly magazine this spring. It’s editor and publisher is Harry Mottram who has
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In every issue we feature a fashion shoot championing local stores – you don’t need to drive to Bristol or Bath to find some fabulous outfits. These are some of
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Sat 11 May. Feature: ideas for gardeners to beat the vagaries of the weather – by our gardening expert Robin Pargeter With the miserable weather that we endured last summer
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We have regular cartoons on the website to cast a different light on stories in the district. Wrington had a long running dispute with new people complaining about the church
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———————————————– Axbridge Sea Cadets. The youth group meet every week at the Old Railway Station in the town. Call Baz Hamblin on 07979 994126. Visit http://www.sea-cadets.org/weston/faq.aspx ———————————————– Banwell Youth Club
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Send in you events on strawberrylinetimes@hotmail.co.uk and we will list them free. ————————————————— Tue 21 May. (18-24 May) Strawberry Line District Colleges. Adult Learners Week. Adult Learners’ Week is an
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Mon 20 May. News. Tributes flood in for teacher James McKay for the “very popular colleague” and from students: “you absolute legend” Tributes to Churchill teacher James Mckay continue to
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The Strawberry Line District covers a wide area of Somerset and North Somerset associated with the former Strawberry Line railway linking Shepton Mallet to Clevedon via Wells, Cheddar, Winscombe and
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Wed 15 May. Look Back. From trains to the National Cycle Network: transformation of a line Trains still run near the Strawberry Line – just. Despite the closure in the
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Fri 17 May. Local history. A once mighty industry in the Strawberry Line District that now is covered in weeds – what could it be? Where is this strange building?
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Sat 18 May. Promotion. Wine of the day from The Wine Shop Winscombe is from the Gascony region of France The Wine Shop, Winscombe Love Wine Love Tasting Saturday
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Thu 16 May. Theatre preview. Drama about a couple whose relationship falls apart during one emotional night American season at the Ustinov concludes with Michael Weller’s Fifty Words. The show
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Fri 10 May. Theatre Review: our verdict on Ours Was The Fen Country Theatre Review: Ours Was The Fen Country at Bristol Old Vic Theatre When I first heard that
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