Did you know about the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard Scheme?
Whilst out and about in Taunton this morning, I ‘bumped into’ my friends from My Day – Outcome Based Support for Adults with Learning Difficulties at Taunton Library.
They were wearing Sunflower Landyards and this video clip explains why.
Please do spread the word…
This video was taken in February 2020 and is even more relevant at the time this article was added to my new Website (July 2026).
From Taunton Thespians. 11th – 15th November 2025 The Brewhouse Taunton. ‘The Woman in White’ by Wilkie Collins directed by Emma Vicarage. The play is a Victorian mystery set in the mid-19th century with a plot full of atmospheric drama and fascinating characters. It was considered the first of its genre at the time. Sir…
With our area coming into a very hot 🔥 weather system this week, I thought I’d post my my article for local newsletters.At the time of writing (31/5) we are just a week on from the unexpected May heatwave, during which temperatures across Somerset widely exceeded 30°C and approached 34°C. With the midsummer months of…
A different kind of politician – representing you, not the interests of a political party. Election Day – Thursday 6th May 2027 As previously declared, I will be standing for re-election to Somerset Council in the new Bishop’s Hull and Oake division. More specifically, I’ll be running for re-election in Bishop’s Hull and to be newly elected in the…
The Frank Bond Centre Christmas lunch at the Oake Manor was great fun and the food, just right (see photos below). Thank you to Carolyn and her fellow trustees for organising. Excellent food and service from the Oake team as ever 🎄By coincidence, the amazing Rock Choir were having their Christmas lunch too (video above)…
At a recent Bishops Hull Hub café, I met up with local resident Richard Holland. There was nothing unusual about that, as I’m sure you’ll remember it was Richard who gave up so much of his time drawing up the plans and sourcing the grant funding needed to enable the building of our amazing community…
On Thursday, evening I popped down to see the Taunton Thespians and meet the cast of their latest production ’Flying Feathers’, you’ll see the result in the short video clip above. Taunton Thespians present… Flying Feathers by Derek Benfield Directed by Ray Court At the Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre Tue 7 Mar – Sat 11 March…
