Butlin s first look as it reveals new measures ahead of reopening on Monday
The holiday company, which has a site in Minehead, will have a whole new host of safety measures in place - including a new entertainment room
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Butlin s availability for 2021 as staycations expected to be hugely popular
Staycation holiday s are hot this year - so best be quick if you fancy a mini-break in Minehead
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Restrictions to lockdown are set to lift in just a few days and we cannot wait - but what are the chances of bagging a stay at Butlins this year?
THE achievements of nine remarkable young people have been recognised in the 2021 Pride of Somerset Youth Awards. In an online ceremony released today, Somerset Day, BBC Radio Somerset’s breakfast programme presenter Claire Carter congratulated the winners. Each young person has received a certificate and a gift voucher with support from the Rotary Club of Taunton, Somerset Day Community Interest Company, Avon and Somerset Police and Young Somerset. Awards were made in eight categories. ENTERPRISE.
Sophie Leith and
Gabrielle Harrison started a community newspaper which they delivered to residents of their village, West Buckland. Despite returning to school they continue to edit the publication and spend weekends delivering it to the appreciative readers. The nomination emphasized that Sophie and Gabrielle have not charged a penny for the paper but instead enjoy the positive impact their efforts have had on local residents.
The sunny Somerset train ride with cider, cheese and cream tea on the menu
It offers delicious food on the way
16:43, 11 MAY 2021
The West Somerset Railway is planning lots of day trips from July
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Forget Michael Portillo and his great train journeys, here in Somerset, we have a train ride to rival all others and you can enjoy local Somerset cider and cheese, and cream tea on the way back.
The show also featured two new award categories. Most Innovative Fundraising Idea reflected the extraordinary circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, and its impact on heritage rail. Diesel Locomotion acknowledged the importance of diesel power in railway history.
The HRA Awards recognise a wide range of achievements and distinctions across the entire heritage railway industry, and the awards acknowledge individuals and institutions as well as railways, tramways and cliff railways. In spite of the overwhelming impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, several categories saw a record number of submissions and shortlisted entrants.
The Lord Faulkner Award for the Young Volunteer of the Year recognises the crucial importance of succession generations in securing the future of heritage rail, and acknowledges a distinguished contribution made by one or more young volunteers, under the age of 26. The winner was Oliver Edwards, of the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway. Runners-up were the Severn