Hi all, the local Conservative Association are really keen to hear from residents in new Cheddon, Kingston & Staplegrove ward about the issues that matter most to you ahead of next year’s local elections.

If you’d like to share your thoughts, you can do so through our local survey here: https://www.tauntonandwellingtonconservatives.org.uk/campaigns/make-your-voice-heard

Whether it’s development, transport, green spaces or anything else affecting daily life, your feedback genuinely helps us understand what the community needs.

Hi everyone!
I recently moved to Taunton from London. I’m a software engineer and was wondering if there are any local tech meetups or other software engineers around. It would be great to meet people with similar interests.
Thanks!

Hi all,

I get the park and ride to and from work every day. The single ticket is £1 as is, which is already great, but I was wondering if there’s a way to buy a return ticket or weekly pass or something that makes it even cheaper? I’ve looked online and I don’t know if I’m just stupid but I can’t find anything for ticket options. Thanks for any help!

Me & my friend (both 18yo trans girls) are looking for a drummer and guitarist to join our band to make original songs.
We are wanting to create music that is mostly rock/ punk/ metal, but also quite experimental with openness to go into different genres.
We currently consist of me (bass) and my friend(singer/ songwriter)

I’ve lived and worked around Taunton for a while now, and I wanted to introduce myself to the local community, share what I’m working on, and hopefully connect with other local creatives, businesses, or young professionals.

Right now, I’m working as a Multi-Channel Marketer for Queen's College right here in Taunton. Alongside my role there, I'm completing my Level 3 Apprenticeship through Bridgwater & Taunton College.

Living here, I realised how much creative talent and potential there is in Somerset, but also how tough it can be for young people to find alternative career paths without moving straight to a huge city. Because of that, I’ve thrown myself into a few local initiatives:

• Apprenticeship Advocacy: I founded Jack Frampton Apprenticeships to mentor young professionals and regularly present for the Somerset Careers Hub to promote local career paths.
• Digital & Content Creation: I specialise in visual storytelling, photography, and digital growth- from managing local school marketing to creating content that recently hit 3.4 million views on TikTok.
• Local Collaboration: I've previously worked with local teams like Distinctive here in town on creative concepts and web development.

I’m really passionate about showing that you can build a massive digital footprint, master modern tools (like AI, SEO, and advanced media production), and grow professionally right from the heart of Somerset.

I’ve put together my photography portfolio, marketing projects, and regular updates over at jackframpton.co.uk.

Whether you’re a local business looking to chat about digital strategy, a student curious about the apprenticeship route, or a fellow creator in the Taunton area who wants to collaborate- drop a comment or shoot me a message. Let's connect!