£4.4 million hospital eye theatre
People in Somerset are set to benefit from improved access to eye care thanks to a brand new £4.4 million ophthalmic theatre suite set to open at Musgrove Park Hospital. The new suite is in
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Milverton defibrillator
If you have walked past the Victoria Rooms recently you may have noticed that the nondescript blue box by the side entrance door has been replaced with a transparent circular unit. This is the cabinet
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Your duty in the countryside
It is important that we recognise when exercising in the countryside that the land and pathways we walk over do all belong to someone. ‘Right of Way’ does not mean we have the right to
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Community and Village Agents April update
Spring is in full swing and so is the COVID-19 vaccine roll out! Hopefully mid-April will see the 40-50 year group invited to have vaccinations. If you’re an unpaid Carer you may eligible to be
Continue readingRecreation Ground play area
During the Covid restrictions the Recreation Ground play equipment is available for use on the strict understanding that users comply with the prevailing government advice and instructions in force. Please ensure that hand washing/sanitizing takes
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Staying warm this winter
Village Agent top tips for staying warm and well this winter: Check out the energy saving advice on the Energy Saving Trust website Contact the Centre for Sustainable Energy to find a better rate –
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Covid-19 vaccinations in Somerset
Health and care teams across Somerset are working exceptionally hard to roll out our local Covid-19 vaccination programme in Somerset in line with the Joint Committee of Vaccination and Immunisation’s prioritisation and they are continuing
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Covid vaccine roll-out
The Lister House Patient Participation Group have been asked to spread the word that the Covid vaccination programme is being managed centrally and Lister House Surgery has no say in who gets the Covid vaccination
Continue readingJohn Muir conservation award scheme
My son Dylan is working his way through a John Muir conservation award and as part of that he learned about the Somerset County Council Adopt Footpath Scheme which has been a lifeline through lockdown
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Milverton Recyclers
The Milverton Recyclers came about by happy accident nearly 5 years ago. Compared to the Welly Wheelers, we are rank amateurs, averaging 11 miles an hour over 25 miles in and around Milverton. I see
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