23 Feb
20 Feb
Bridgwater Cultural Partnership working together!
The Bridgwater Cultural Partnership (BCP) planned a lively week of activities for children in town over the recent Half-Term. Activities, based around the theme of International Fairy Tales and for the 4 to 12 age -group, were designed to appeal a range of skills and interests and all free. From making magic dragon eggs in clay at the Brick and Tile Museum and papercraft, to making fairy tale animations at the Engine Room and a whole host of different events at Bridgwater library, including storytelling, treasure hunt and a colouring competition. A special visit from a Disney princess completed the events in the library. Meanwhile if you were in town on 15th February you may have met the Snow Queen from the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. In tandem with these activities The Bridgy Gallery displayed creatures of myths and legends. At dusk the projections of international fairy stories and myths began on the shop front windows of the Engine Room lighting up the town throughout the week.
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14 Feb
A Local Pantry for Victoria
Valentines Day 2023 had an extra special message of hope for the people of Bridgwater as today the new local Pantry at Victoria Park Community Centre opened its doors for its first trial run through. Staffed by volunteers the actual launch day for Pantry members will be on Tuesday 28th February. Ward councillor Liz Marsh (Victoria, Labour) said “I’ve been looking forward to this day for a long time and what a brilliant start . Thanks to all the Volunteers, my fantastic fellow Victoria Ward Cllr Mick Lerry, Gareth and the staff at Victoria Park Community Centre (VPCC), Helen from SDC and Emmaline from the Together Team we made today happen and I couldn’t be happier it’s going to make a real difference to our local community and is an amazing addition to VPCC”
8 Feb
Spring Opening for New Restaurants in Northgate Yard
Sedgemoor’s legacy offering to Bridgwater, Northgate Yard, has already seen the successful opening of the Scott Cinema multiplex and the landscaped Brewery Field and the final jigsaw in the piece, the long promised line of restaurants, have now been confirmed for a spring opening. Nando’s, the South African-Portuguese restaurant of chicken fame, is expected to open its doors in spring/summer 2023 with a wide range of food options and is popular with people of all ages. Local independent, La Kasia Tapas & Cocktail will also be taking a unit at the new flagship leisure and entertainment venue. This is an exciting new venture from successful local restaurateur Erdal Sahin, of Green Olive and Wild Rocket fame and will serve a selection of Mediterranean dishes and cocktails.
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28 Jan
2023 Bridgwater Town Guide is Cycling Themed Map
Bridgwater Town Council has launched it’s tourism guide for 2023 with the first town map for many years and a special emphasis on cycling and sustainable transport. The fold out map, history and travel guide was handed out to the people of the town this Saturday morning, 28th January, on the Cornhill in conjunction with the Bridgwater Area Cycling Campaign who played a leading role in the design and development of the map. Town Council Leader Cllr Brian Smedley said “Over the past few years we have themed our guides on specific areas of interest, hence we’ve had a guide to the town through our trees and parks one year and a guide through the towns history the next. This year we decided to go for a cycling based theme which emphasises our green credentials, supports the work of the Area Cycling Campaign and in particular gives everybody the first detailed map of the town and surrounds for a long time”. The map is available from the town hall and other outlets and is free of charge. The Map, which also features a history themed text by Miles Kerr-Peterson, was launched by Mayor of Bridgwater Cllr Liz Leavy.
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