News in Shepton Mallet

Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for help to find missing 28-year-old Joseph Gibson, of Shepton Mallet.

He was last seen yesterday morning (December 15) in Weston-super-Mare. The police force is growing concerned for his welfare.

Shepton Mallet Lantern Parade assembles at 5pm on Saturday December 21 in Collett Park in the town.

Bring your lanterns, your torches and your LED lights, it should be magic.

A decision about the long-term location of the library in Shepton Mallet is due to be considered by Somerset County Council (SCC) on Wednesday December 18.

Today (December 16) there is an opportunity to view some design ideas about how to maximise the use of the current library, creating a town centre community hub.

The Movement Gym opens its doors this week to residents of Shepton Mallet and surrounding areas with a promise to offer a friendly, helpful and personal gym experience to everyone.

As an independently-owned gym, the owners say they are passionate about fitness and wellbeing, and aim to ensure the gym facility welcomes everyone regardless of fitness level or experience.

Whatever the weather you'll find Mendip Ramblers out and about in the local area and beyond.

And it's not just the walkers - every week, rain or shine, the Working Party is at work, repairing and renewing gates and bridges on the rights of way.

SHEPTON MALLET BRIEFING: Thursday December 12 2019

TODAY'S SHEPTON MALLET SUNRISE:

A New Year's Eve celebration like no other is on offer at an iconic local restaurant venue which has seen substantial investment, a dramatic transformation and relaunch earlier this year.

The glitz and glamour of the West End will be on offer at Pillars Bar & Grill in Street which reopened its doors in early 2019 following a substantial refurbishment. Diners will be treated to prosecco on arrival prior to a gourmet four course meal featuring local Somerset suppliers and special guests from London's West End will perform throughout the night.

In less than 24 hours' time, Shepton Mallet residents will go to the polls to choose their new MP.

Assuming you've not already voted by post – or aren't voting by proxy – you'll be lining up outside your local polling station to mark your ballot paper.

SHEPTON MALLET BRIEFING: Wednesday December 11 2019

TODAY'S SHEPTON MALLET SUNRISE:

Financial experts Old Mill have launched a new strategic partnership with the Shepton Mallet-based Somerset Community Foundation (SCF), with a fund to support local charities across Somerset, Wiltshire and Devon.

The Old Mill Fund was officially launched in October with presentations to staff by development director at SCF, Laura Blake, at the firm's four offices in Wells, Yeovil, Melksham and Exeter.