The Slice: Somerset

A general dissatisfaction with the networking opportunities available locally led friends Fiona and Kim to set up their own group specifically for women launching or running their own small business as well as women working for local companies. With an emphasis on communication and a 'no mean girls from the playground' policy, Somerset Ladies in Business is a thriving networking organisa...

Sedgemoor FM has become the go-to local radio station for locals living in this diverse and thriving part of Somerset. Dave Englefield is the man responsible for navigating the station's development and growth. He is up and on air each day from 4.32am precisely, bringing news, travel, music and laughter to the airwave of Sedgemoor. During our chat Dave explains what motivates him to sit in a...

With our interest in locally produced food and food standards, farm shops and farmers markets have flourished in recent years. Rumwell Farm Shop is no exception. My guest is newly appointed Events Manager, Sophie Cridland, who is excited to be spearheading yet more developments for this thriving out of town food and eating emporium between Taunton and Wellington in Somerset. Find out more about Ru...

Why is Somerset such a haven for historic artefacts? Which collection in the museum does my guest find most intriguing? What does the future hold for local museum's like the Musuem of Somerset and what is being done to attract a diverse range of visitors? Plus, of course, what slices of cake are we eating?? Find out more about The Musuem of Somerset Find the museum on Facebook @museumofsomers...

He said 'kick kick', I said ' click click'... but we didn't call the whole thing off! My guest is Richard Holt, co-founder of CICCIC, a creative innovation centre for Taunton, Somerset which started life as a consultancy business for the creative industries, but has now grown several creative tentacles since it was founded! Listen as we chat about how CICCIC has evolved in...

A new podcast where I talk and eat cake with the people who make life in Somerset great. Whether you live, work or just visit this beautiful county, you can listen in each week to find out more about the people dedicated to ensuring Somerset is a vibrant, thriving and cherished place to be.  The Slice is hosted by me, Lynne O'Halloran, Somerset resident for over 20 years. If you enjoyed the s...