News in Shepton Mallet

Very much joined-up thinking - helping the homeless, who in turn were helped by working the land, which in turn was a community food supplier, Root Connections in Stratton-on-the-Fosse was fertile ground for a new way of supporting those most at risk.

Helping the homeless and vulnerable, who in turn helped out planting, growing and harvesting in a market garden venture that supplied local restaurants, with fantastic fresh ingredients, which then helped fund the project and hostel.

This week Shepton Mallet Nub News has celebrated its first birthday.

It's been a fantastic 12 months growing our readership, our family of Nubbers and our presence in Shepton Mallet and surrounding villages we serve.

All the Somerset carnivals, including the one in Shepton which bring in thousands of visitors and raise important funds for local causes, have been cancelled.

Organisers of the carnivals, in Wells, Shepton and Glastonbury, took the decision due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Verge cutting in Shepton Mallet and the surrounding area is due to start next month despite the country potentially still being in lockdown.

During the growing season Somerset County Council carries out a number of environmental maintenance operations to help keep all road users safe.

Shepton Mallet Town Council has launched a campaign to raise awareness of resources available during the coronavirus crisis.

Posters will start to appear in Shepton and surrounding villages to tell people of the resources available both locally and nationally.

A holiday park can now be built on the edge of Shepton Mallet after a planning application for 30 lodges was given the green light by Mendip District Council.

The planning application had been submitted by Mrs S Crockett for the change of use of land for the siting of 30 mobile lodges for use as holiday accommodation at Cannards Grave Farmhouse, Whitstone Hill to Fosse Way, Shepton Mallet.

A popular Chinese takeaway in Shepton Mallet will re-open later this week after closing due to the coronavirus crisis.

Sunrise Chinese Takeaway in Commercial Road will be open again for takeaway orders on Friday (April 24) for limited hours at first and with measures in place to prevent any spread of coronavirus.

The Shepton Mallet company which launched the UK's first craft cider subscription box is experiencing mixed fortunes in the wake of the coronavirus lockdown.

Retail sales of Crafty Nectar's own brand to pubs and restaurants have now come to a grinding halt.

Staff at the Mendip School, near Shepton Mallet, recorded fun video clips to stay connected with pupils and raise spirits during the Easter break.

The footage was sewn together by Alisa Creaser, assistant principal in charge of primary at the specialist school for children with autism and speech and language communication needs.

A chef from Shepton Mallet has launched a new Facebook page to share top culinary tips and home cooking videos to help families during the coronavirus lockdown.

Sean Boyle, aka Sean the Chef, has already attracted almost 600 followers in just eight days since setting up this page.