Somer Valley FM

02/07/2025

We are supporting Rory’s Ramble, who are fundraising for the Wallace & Gromit's Grand Appeal.

🔊 Hear the full interview with James, who is embarking on this extraordinary journey on Somer Valley Drivetime @ 5:30pm

From the 30th July to 3rd August,the Rory’s Ramble team will walk an incredible 200km to visit all 51 Gromit Unleashed sites & raise vital funds and awareness for Wallace & Gromit's Grand Appeal.

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16/06/2025

Times running out to give your opinion on how the town centre should look! Now is the time to tell the council exactly what you think!!

Super easy and quick https://bathnesplaces.co.uk/

Did you miss the recent Open Studio event at the Hollies? Don’t worry, as there’s still time to have your say on our initial design ideas for Midsomer Norton Town Centre. Just visit www.bathnesregen.co.uk and fill in the short survey questions before 18 June.

09/05/2025

Would you like to shape how Midsomer Norton looks in the future?

We've all got our own opinions and now it's time to share them!

In December 2024, you shared your ideas for Midsomer Norton town centre. Those ideas are now being transformed into a shared vision for the town centre, including a set of exciting public realm design possibilities.
Visit the Hollies Chamber (next to the library) to see the first ideas, have your say, and meet the design team. Your feedback will help to shape our next steps. You can also learn about the reset of Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Local Plan - a long-term plan for housing and economic growth in the wider area.
Free family activities and refreshments available.

Thursday 15 May, 1pm to 5pm
Friday 16 May, 10am to 5pm
Saturday 17 May, 10am to 2pm
Hollies Chamber, Midsomer Norton High Street
what3words: ///vivid.dozens.restored
More info and have your say online: www.bathnesregen.co.uk
Email: [email protected]

05/05/2025

🚜 Somer Valley FM is right behind Somerset Day on Sunday 11th May. 🚜

🔊 Hear the voices of our young presenters celebrate their county in this Sound Vision Somerset Day Special. Link in bio! 🔗

We invited Passion for Somerset founder Nigel Muers-Raby to answer the questions Somerset's future local radio talent had for him.

24/04/2025

Happening NOW until 1pm!

Go along and create a song! (It's not as scary as it sounds), this is all about getting your views and memories of Midsomer Norton.

Plus, free drinks and snacks - What's not to love!!

Calling all locals!

Join us and help make a lasting record of our town! Singer-songwriter China Blue Fish and producer Trevphonic are creating a song for Midsomer Norton and are looking to interview people local to the area.

There will be a drop in workshop at the Hollies Chamber on the High Street, 24 April 2025, 11am-1pm. You can also email China at the address below to arrange a time to chat over tea and biscuits.

This workshop is taking place as part of IMAGINE Midsomer Norton – a new project exploring the future of the town centre. Visit www.bathnesregen.co.uk for more information.

17/04/2025

TODAY at 1 we relive our visit to the Retrofit West Home Energy Fair. Hear from experts on how to cut your bills and improve your home!

Listen online via https://SomerValleyFM.co.uk and learn more about the help on offer at https://retrofitwest.co.uk

14/04/2025

⚠️🔥 This video captured by Nick Lamb shows the bad fire on Radstock Road!

We hope everyone's safe!

Please avoid the area!

14/04/2025

⚠️⚠️ Reports of a incident on the road between the high street roundabout and Radstock. Avoid the area if possible as long delays expected from temporary road closures. ⚠️⚠️

05/04/2025

⚠️⚠️Breaking News ⚠️⚠️

Local MP Dan Norris has been arrested!
(Source SKY)

Mr Norris, the MP for North East Somerset and Hanham, has been suspended by the Labour Party.

29/03/2025

🎭 Radio dramas alert! 🎭

📻 Listen to The Voices discuss "Doug the Dog", "Home Brew" and "Open" on Somer Valley FM. Podium.me brings you original dramas by young UK writers! 🌟 Dive into dark humor and gripping stories set during COVID lockdowns. 🎧

5 years since the UK lockdowns
🔊 Radio 4 quality sound
💸 Funded by 21st Century Fox
🎉 Tune in and enjoy the ride!

21/03/2025

⚠️ We'd advise avoiding the area!

To any local businesses effected by this, we'll be here with free advertising whenever you need it!

A huge fire has broken out at an industrial estate in Radstock.
Crews from Devon and Somerset Rescue Service are tackling the blaze, alongside five fire engines 👉 bbc.in/41Fwx3i

18/03/2025

Voting is still open! It would mean the world to us if you'd spare 20 seconds and vote for us! https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/form/vote-community-awards

Our team is 100% volunteers and do what they do for the love of the area!

🥳 We've been nominated for `Volunteer Team of The Year` at the BaNES Community Awards but we need your help! 🥳

🤩 The vote is decided by the public, so please vote for us and our amazing volunteers (we're 100% volunteer run by the way!). Please also share this post.

You have 9 days left to vote😱 The process will take you less than 30 seconds and is so easy. Just go to https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/form/vote-community-awards and follow the below steps.