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Somerset farm to host music and food festival after ‘tough’ summer
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (514+ words) Mumpfest 2026 is coming to Burrowbridge in Somerset (Image: Mumpfest 2026)> A Somerset market garden which says road closures severely affected its trade is launching a one-day music and food festival to bring people back to the farm. Live music, circus cabaret,…...
Ploughmen and hedge-layers head for West Dorset as historic competition returns
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (272+ words) A 179-year-old farming tradition will return to West Dorset this month when the Melplash Agricultural Society stages its annual Hedgelaying and Ploughing Match. The event takes place on Saturday, September 12, from 9am to 3pm, on land off Roman Road near Compton Valence,…...
Cornwall student Holly May takes top prize at West Country Dairy Awards
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (452+ words) Duchy College student Holly May has been named the 2026 West Country Dairy Awards winner, scooping the £2,000 top prize after impressing judges with her knowledge and ambition for the dairy industry. The Cornwall student has developed a keen interest in genetics…...
The Royal Bath & West Dairy Show returns for 2026
1+ week, 5+ day ago (401+ words) This year’s Dairy Show will feature a full schedule of competitions and activities focused on building a bright and resilient future for the dairy sector, as well as the return of the AgriForums for the second year. Returning to the…...
Hugely popular agricultural show returns this week
2+ week, 4+ day ago (704+ words) One of the south west’s biggest agricultural shows returns to town this week. Bridport’s hugely anticipated Melplash Agricultural Society Show returns to West Bay Showground once more this Thursday (August 27), promising a jam packed schedule of livestock parades, thrilling shows…...
Care home residents meet farm animals and carry out odd jobs at Dorset farm
3+ week, 10+ hour ago (271+ words) Residents from a care home have enjoyed a hands-on day at a nearby farm, reconnecting with animals and nature. The group from Colten Care's Fernhill dementia care home in Longham visited High Mead Farm, taking part in reminiscence activities and…...
"Together, we made a difference" - Star's fair raises £138k for hospital appeal
3+ week, 1+ day ago (452+ words) A popular country fair has raised £138,000 for a hospital’s emergency and critical care unit appeal. TV star Martin Clunes, his wife Philippa and a committee organised Buckham Fair on Buckham Down near Beaminster earlier this month. The massive sum of…...
Prestigious accolade awarded to cider maker in Somerset
4+ week, 1+ day ago (550+ words) A CIDER maker has netted a prestigious award for one of its products. Harry's Cider Company, based near Langport, Somerset, has announced that its Perry has been awarded two stars in this year's competition, placing it among a select group…...