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Signs of hope
Pupils at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School in Midsomer Norton joined a global moment of faith as Pope Leo officially closed the ‘Door of Hope’, marking the end of the Church’s Jubilee Year of Hope. Pupils reflected on hope and how to share it....
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Just chilling out in the icy waters
Californian sea lions relaxing at Longleat after breaking through the ice during a swim in the recent cold snap
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Police preparing to welcome their latest young ‘recruits’
Excitement is building at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School, part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, as pupils prepare to take part in the Mini Police Programme, joining forces with local police to make a difference in their...
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On the snow line!
There was post-Christmas fun at the East Somerset Railway this week. It was so cold, the Snowman turned up with his Snowdog. The East Somerset Railway, a heritage line that runs between Cranmore and Mendip Vale, has attracted thousands of visitors...
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Home residents share their stories from Christmas past
Residents at Somer Valley House care home have been reflecting on Christmases from their childhoods through to later life, offering a glimpse into celebrations that ranged from simple family traditions to unforgettable holidays abroad. Ann Mills, 85,...
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Sir Ed gets crafty during school visit
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey and Frome and East Somerset MP Anna Sabine visited Little Lost Robot at the Old Print Works in Radstock to make a Christmas wreath with pupils from Trinity Church School. Sir Ed, who plans to send the wreath he...
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Pupils embrace the great outdoors
Children toasting marshmallows and making nature crowns in a forest might not be a typical school day – but for one primary, it is all part of a growing focus on outdoor learning. St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School in Midsomer Norton has secured a...
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