They were so very kind here. I needed to pay for a prescription, and was able to get a postal…read moreorder, an envelope, and they even assisted in directing me to where I could make a copy of the attachment I needed to send. They assisted me in filling out everything, and were kind, took their time, and did everything with a smile. I was able to send the payment first class. They are the BEST! I highly recommend coming here for your postal services' needs. Thank you so much!

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!

With the trend towards mega-stores and even larger combinations, such as hyper-stores, it is easy…read morefor the customer to be distanced from management by sheer size of the operation or the speed of turnover. It is thus so refreshing to discover stores that still retain the friendliness of the proverbial "village shop". In a small-town post office, I noted a whole wall of historic sweet jars filled with an amazing variety of tasty morsels. On enquiry, I discovered, to my delight, that I could choose any combination I fancied they would be weighed out individually. Of course, I was like a youngster in a toyshop. Such "mini moments of adventure" enrich the day even the week!! If you are in that area, call in and find out about the warm welcome. Global Nomad