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NYDG.The New Year's Day Gathering is an event that has been happening for about 20 years, Like-minded enthusiasts meet a...
07/01/2026

NYDG.
The New Year's Day Gathering is an event that has been happening for about 20 years, Like-minded enthusiasts meet at junction 24 market to show off their vehicles. Approximately 500 exhibits park up for spectators to view. This annual event is a great social for all involved. The New Year's Day gathering is organised by the Somerset Traction Engine Club, which is run by a committee of volunteers who give up their time all year round in order for events like this to succeed. The club was formed in the 1950's in order to give its members an opportunity to meet other people with similar interests. The main event they run is the Somerset steam and country show, in July at Low Ham near Langport, It is a weekend-long steam rally with something for all ages. Thousands of exhibits range from vintage cars, tractors, steam engines, stationary engines, motorbikes and much more. There are main ring events that happen throughout both days, with a variety of exciting displays for the public to view. Lots to see and do with a free children's area and late-night entertainment in the beer tent. The Somerset traction engine club are proud to keep vintage heritage alive in our modern-day world, and hopes to influence the next generation in keeping our history relevant.
Editorial kindly provided by Charlotte Ball.
The video gives you an overall view of the event, but it is also a mecca for photographers, and you can find hundreds of photos of exhibitors' entries on their site: https://www.facebook.com/groups/258130507629328
Please feel free to comment and share. Brian.

For those of you who are interested, putting together a feature on my last project. Brian. Different POV.
03/01/2026

For those of you who are interested, putting together a feature on my last project. Brian. Different POV.

Can you help We are appealing for witnesses and anybody with information after a woman suffered a fractured wrist during...
30/12/2025

Can you help

We are appealing for witnesses and anybody with information after a woman suffered a fractured wrist during an attack by two dogs in Bridgwater on Christmas Day.

A woman, who is in her late-sixties, was walking her dog away from Victoria Park when it was attacked by two others at the junction of Coleridge Green and Coleridge Road between 5.15pm-5.30pm.

The attack left the woman’s dog with a puncture wound and caused her to fall, which resulted in her dislocating and fracturing her right wrist. She was taken to hospital for treatment and has since been discharged to continue her recovery at home.

A man was reported to have been walking two Cane Corso-type dogs on a lead, before they broke free, with a young female who managed to retrieve them. They then left the scene and headed back through Victoria Park.

The man has been described as tall and thin, wearing a parka-style coat with a fur-lined hood and the female was described as young with mousey, blonde hair. No more details over their descriptions have been established at this stage.

We are now appealing for any witnesses to the incident or those with information on the keepers of the two offending dogs to come forward. We also understand a man helped the woman after the incident, who may have information which could assist our enquiries.
CCTV and house-to-house enquiries have been carried out, and we have been in contact with the victim who has support from family members and friends.

Any witnesses and those with information on the incident are asked to call us on 101 quoting reference number 5225362638 or complete our online appeals form.

Whilst searching for Acts photos, I came across this Album. I honestly don't know if I have posted it before. If I have,...
28/12/2025

Whilst searching for Acts photos, I came across this Album. I honestly don't know if I have posted it before. If I have, Sorry. I am reliably told it was from the rehearsal for the 2024 Old Folks Show.

Spent quite a few hours searching through thousands of photos looking for ACTS pics that I have taken over the years to ...
28/12/2025

Spent quite a few hours searching through thousands of photos looking for ACTS pics that I have taken over the years to make into a slide show later. I have come across a concert album which I don't know if I have ever published, looks like rehearsal night, can anyone tell me what year it might be, please?

Feeling very humble at the moment having just lost a friend & supporter of some 42 years, and having a friend called Ian...
21/12/2025

Feeling very humble at the moment having just lost a friend & supporter of some 42 years, and having a friend called Ian who can perform, in my eyes, miracles. Thank you, Ian, before & after. Brian.

Had the pleasure of the Russell family in the studio again for their annual Christmas shoot. Always a fun time with Dan...
17/12/2025

Had the pleasure of the Russell family in the studio again for their annual Christmas shoot. Always a fun time with Dan, Piper, Zac, and Kelly.

Re Dunball. Many people have said that the signage could be better. Given a sign, a screwdriver, and some road paint, it...
14/12/2025

Re Dunball. Many people have said that the signage could be better. Given a sign, a screwdriver, and some road paint, it wouldn't cost much and might be helpful. Merry Christmas all. Brian.

I GIVE UP!!! Someone, who was commenting on my Dunball project, asked me very nicely if I could do some photos on the Ju...
13/12/2025

I GIVE UP!!! Someone, who was commenting on my Dunball project, asked me very nicely if I could do some photos on the Junc 24/A38 roundabout, which I have done but I just cannot find the details or your name.
Please if it is you, could you contact me, so so sorry. Brian.

THROUGABOUT/JUNCTION.Think its time to bring the curtain down on this feature, but I will let you know if I hear anythin...
11/12/2025

THROUGABOUT/JUNCTION.
Think its time to bring the curtain down on this feature, but I will let you know if I hear anything back from the Somerset Council, Transport & Highways Department.
1. May I first say a big thank you to everyone who commented on all of the FB sites where it (Thougabout) was posted; https://www.facebook.com/Brian.Batemn.146/, https://www.facebook.com/Bridgwatertimes , https://www.facebook.com/jeffsearlejournal, https://www.facebook.com/groups/Bridgwaterpastnpresent
Facebook says it has 72,767 views, 325 likes, 231 Reactions, & 79 comments.
2. I have attached the “Rush Hour” video that I promised some of you. (tad over 5 minutes long)
3. Just one more previously published video that you can sing along to, wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for your friendship & support. Kindest Regards, Brian.

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