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Barnado's - A Working Wonder in SomersetChildren's charity Barnardo's has come a long way from the old image of orphanages and streetchildren. Somerset Life discovers how this historic organisation is continuing its crucial work. READ MORE »  OTHER ARTICLES
Somerset's Young Farmers' ClubsAs they celebrate a special 75th anniversary, SomersetÕs Young Farmers Club members tell Sarah Ford what it means to be part of the largest rural youth organisation of its kind in the UK. READ MORE » 
Somerset’s Top Picnic SpotsSummer’s here so grab the family, some fabulous local food, a gingham cloth, a bottle of something refreshing and head off to one of Somerset’s top picnicking spots! READ MORE » 
Ferne Animal SanctuaryAfter 70 years of saving animals, the work of Ferne Animal Sanctuary in Somerset is as important as ever READ MORE » 
Bluetongue Disease – Somerset’s Farmers Fight BackSomerset farmers are stepping up the fight against a potentially devastating threat to their livestock READ MORE » 
Somerset Life Christmas QuizPut your knowledge of Somerset to the test with our bumper Christmas quiz by Christopher Winn and you could win a year’s subscription to Somerset Life. The answers will be revealed in the January issue of Somerset Life – on sale
23 December 2008.
Christopher Winn is the author of I Never Knew That About the English, a delightful miscellany of stories and facts about the people of England. Published by Ebury Publishing (0207 840 8400), the book is priced at £9.99. READ MORE » 
| Somerset Sight – A Charity with a Bright FutureSomerset Sight, a local charity whose origins stem from the First World War, is moving forward into a bright future. READ MORE » 
Somerset’s Community Music – A County of NoteAll over Somerset the young (and not so young) are being encouraged into the wonderful world of community music, as Sarah Ford discovers. READ MORE » 
Somerset's Community Radio Stations With Somerset's thriving local spirit, it's not surprising that community radio stations are blossoming across the county. Sarah Ford tunes in to what's happening near you. READ MORE » 
From Farm to Plate – Food MilesConcerns about climate change and increased awareness of health issues are leading more of us to consider the impact of food miles. Sarah Ford hits the road to find the facts and what Somerset’s residents can do to help. READ MORE » 
Making the TransitionNews that Somerset County Council is seeking to become the first Transition Authority in the UK has been welcomed by communities across the county. The council has voted to fully endorse the Transition Town Movement and commits to providing support and assistance to towns that wish to join the initiative.
As Somerset County Council sets a precedent by pledging to help the Transition Town movement, ‘Somerset Life’ magazine looks at the local response to the threats from climate change and peak oil. READ MORE » 
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Somerset Walks
Whether you choose a woodland trail, a stroll through Lorna Doone country, a walk centred around impressive geological features or on spectacular viewpoints, our wonderful selection of Somerset walks, which feature monthly in the magazine, will bring you chance encounters with Exmoor ponies, feral goats, rabbits, kestrels, buzzards, red deer and butterflies.
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Garden Visits
Inspirational visits to gardens across the county feature in Somerset Life every month and here we give you a taste of just six of them, most of which are open to the public and guaranteed to enlighten and enthral.
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Celebrity Interviews
Characters from the county talk to us every month about their lives and loves, and this selection captures the flavour and variety of six of these celebrity interviews. You can catch up with the latest interview in the current issue of Somerset Life.
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10 good reasons to visit...
In this popular series which features every month in Somerset Life, we take a deeper look at what there is to see and do in villages and towns across the county.
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