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07-06-2025
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Festival to set record for most people yodelling
A charity hopes to set up a record for the most people yodelling in unison in Somerset. Charity School in a Bag (SIAB) is hosting its annual fundraiser event Home Farm Fest from 6-8 June for the 18th time. As part of the festival, Yodellynne, or Lynne Nash, will be teaching yodelling to the festival goers - hoping to become the biggest group of people yodelling in unison in Somerset. Luke Simon, Founder of School in a Bag, said: "This year is by far our biggest Home Farm Fest to date – we have sold out for the first time ever. At a time where so many festivals are folding we are clearly doing something right." More news stories for Somerset Listen to the latest news for Somerset School in a Bag sends school bags filled with educational resources to disadvantaged and disaster-affected children. Mr Simon added: "Having extra things happening over the weekend like Owain and Lexi leaving on their world trip where they will be fundraising for SchoolBags as they go, to Yodellynne bringing something we've never had at Home Farm Fest before, all adds to the fun." Owain and Lexi will set off on a cycle trip around the world to raise money for the charity with a fanfare on the Saturday from the festival site. Home Farm Fest takes place from 6-8 June at Chilthorne Domer. Follow BBC Somerset on Facebook and X. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Schoolbag appeal to help young earthquake victims School-bags target raised for earthquake children Bid to gift 3,000 school bags to Afghan refugees School in a Bag
BBC News
07-06-2025
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- BBC News
Home Farm Fest to set record for most people yodelling
A charity hopes to set up a record for the most people yodelling in unison in School in a Bag (SIAB) is hosting its annual fundraiser event Home Farm Fest from 6-8 June for the 18th part of the festival, Yodellynne, or Lynne Nash, will be teaching yodelling to the festival goers - hoping to become the biggest group of people yodelling in unison in Simon, Founder of School in a Bag, said: "This year is by far our biggest Home Farm Fest to date – we have sold out for the first time ever. At a time where so many festivals are folding we are clearly doing something right." School in a Bag sends school bags filled with educational resources to disadvantaged and disaster-affected Simon added: "Having extra things happening over the weekend like Owain and Lexi leaving on their world trip where they will be fundraising for SchoolBags as they go, to Yodellynne bringing something we've never had at Home Farm Fest before, all adds to the fun."Owain and Lexi will set off on a cycle trip around the world to raise money for the charity with a fanfare on the Saturday from the festival Farm Fest takes place from 6-8 June at Chilthorne Domer.
BBC News
07-06-2025
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- BBC News
Somerset in Pictures: Bath Rugby, festivals and community spirit
Meteorological summer is here! And while it may have not felt like it some days this week, Somerset's calendar of events is warming Rugby were on fire on Friday night, booking their place in the Premiership final at Farm Fest is taking place at Chilthone Domer this weekend, and Weston College are performing their musical Echoes of The is our weekly snapshot of life in the county over the past few days. Heading for the final: There were fireworks on and off the pitch at the Rec on Friday night as Bath beat local rivals Bristol 34-20 to book their place in the Premiership final at Twickenham. Lamb season: Weather Watcher Nutkin captured this mother and child grazing on a hill in Priddy. New lease of life: Gordano School's "Secret Garden" has been given a makeover thanks to the hard work of nearly 40 volunteers from Enjoy Church, who cleared rubble and improved the outdoor learning space. For the greater good: The county's charity School in a Bag (SIAB) is hosting its annual fundraiser festival Home Farm Fest from Friday to Sunday in Chilthorne Domer for the 18th time. Relax and kick back: The Gibbons at Tropiquaria Zoo in Washford take a break every afternoon to "chill and groom each other", according to the zoo managers. Musical journey: Weston College Performing Arts are presenting their showcase production, Echoes of the Stage, at the Playhouse Theatre this weekend. A fusion of song, dance, and drama, their play is a celebration of musical theatre. Disappointed: Fans were left "extremely disappointed" after a Frome Town Council postponed a decision that could have "saved" Frome Town Football Club. The council purchased the club's Badgers Hill stadium in 2022 after its previous owners got into financial difficulties. An anonymous private operator has now offered to lease the ground and buy the team but the council delayed a decision on the deal at a meeting on Thursday.
