Guy Fawkes celebrations are alive and well at the West Country Carnivals, believed to be the…read morelargest illuminated carnivals in Europe. These date back to the gunpowder plot of 1605, and their history is littered with references to guys: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Country_Carnival The Carnivals are for charity, and deserve your publicity. The plot was linked not only with Guy Fawkes but also Robert Parsons who come from nearby Nether Stowey, who the locals celebrate as heroes. Bridgewater later become a cavalier stronghold, holding out against Oliver Cromwell and the Parliamentarians until the decisive battle at nearby Langport. North Petherton's big advantage is that it usually takes place on the first Saturday in November, so it's ideal if you need to travel a fair distance. If you've never been, you really should go!

Absolutly fantastic and more than well worth a visit, it's a must…read more A non stop party atmosphere is what you'll get with excitement thrown in. The sheer effort put in by so many both young and old to get this carnival up an running is overwhelming. SO rain or shine, this carnival is something you and your family should definately make time for!

Tucked away in the shop of Martins the Newsagents, this is the central point for all Post Office…read morebusiness in Frome, following the closure a couple of years back of the former main Port Office in the town centre. Martins is situated in the Westway Precinct and subject to normal shop opening times. To locate the Post Office, simply walk right to the back of the store - and there you'll find it. There's a six counter set-up (although as with so many similar, it's rare to find more than two or three open despite the length of the queue) and it should be said in all fairness that the staff are aimable and friendly - and well as very knowledgeable. You can complete all the usual business one would expect at a post office, plus there is a passpor-approved phtot booth there.