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By belindaollis at 09:47 on 03/05/11

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Excellent news!

By SheptonPeople at 17:07 on 09/05/11
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You are so correct in your comment regarding bringing more people to the area. Shepton can quite easily become a destination for the artisan; interior; antique etc product. It just needs to do it well. Hay on Wye is a 'book destination' - all because some one did second hand books rather well some 40 years ago. Would it be possible to create some form of Shepton Festival which links creative businesses with the wider community and geographic area. There was something at Kilver Court last year which we went to but it seemed a tad too highbrow and arthouse for many. I still am Independent and I still Thank You For Your Votes.

By AndrewRain at 09:38 on 10/05/11
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Thank you for your comment Andrew. I am actively looking for credible businesses who have an alternative offer to that of the large retail outlets, the only way is to go out and find them..... once we have a strong foundation of lifestyle shops to attract people to the town and area....who knows what alternative shops may come to town perhaps even a butchers?

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By belindaollis at 19:17 on 10/05/11
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Yup - listen up Jon Thorners! I don't like travelling to Farrington Gurney for weird and wonderful meats!

By Susan_Shepton at 19:49 on 10/05/11
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Susan, you don't have travel to Farrington. Try the deli in the High Street. Good stuff there - as at Croscombe Village Shop (which isn't Shepton but it is walkable).

By AndrewRain at 08:22 on 11/05/11
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Re: Andrew's earlier remark - A summer festival period would be great - perhaps around Collet Day sort of time? It usually coincides with other events (in a good way). Some bunting, a few more events, special promotions etc. Could be amazing! I used to love the Medievil Fair that used to happen in Marketplace. That was a big thing when I was a boy - the whole town used to ascend on the marketplace and would usually get a chance to throw sponges at stalwarts/dignitaries like Don Clifford and Chris Challis. I can almost hear Jim Voisey shouting about it already...

By Ed_2010 at 17:26 on 16/05/11
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Perhaps Collet Day could spill out of the park, down Park Road and the High Street and into the Market Place. I can think of one or two folk for the sponges!

By AndrewRain at 07:57 on 17/05/11
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