Shepton Mallet Public And Social Services
The section is for public services nationwide, linking you to resources for daily life. Starting at the beginning of social life with links to childcare nurseries and au pairs, and taking the next step to youth groups and learning activities. The youth groups incorporate both Christian based and secular youth services. As a further guide through social life, here you will resources for housing and conservation, giving you access to relevant information in an easy to find format. Links to the police and armed forces are included here, as well as to more individual public services that include mobility services and community groups for support. Bereavement and social services are covered in the Public and Social Services as a vital support at the end of the social life.
About Shepton Mallet - show infohide info
Shepton Mallet is a small town in the county of Somerset, in the south west of England. The town has a population of approximately 8,000 inhabitants. The towns name derieves from the Anglo Saxon word for Sheep-fold, which points to the reason for much of the towns early wealth. The town was formed on land given to the Malet family by Henry I, hence the earliest double place name. The town is steeped in history; with the market cross in the town centre dating from 1500s. The town has the UK's oldest in-use prison, and a significant number of Roman artifacts were uncovered here during the 1990's. The town was also used to keep a number of important British national treasures, such as the Domesday book, safe during World War II. The traditional wool and silk industries were joined by brewing in the 19th century. The Anglo-Bavarian brewery, still a local landmark, was reputedly the first in England to brew lager. The town is still important in the production of cider, and the drink Babycham is still produced in the town. The Glastonbury festival is held annually in the village of Pilton, 2 miles from Shepton Mallet. Other towns nearby include Glastonbury, Wells, Castle Cary, Frome, Coleford, Street and Evercreech.
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- Animal Welfare
- Armed Forces
- Bereavement And Funerals
- Childcare
- Childrens Homes
- Community Centres
- Conservation Environment And Wildlife
- Crime Prevention
- Dentists And Dental Practices
- Doctors
- Fire Stations
- Government And Political Parties
- Healthcare Trusts
- Hospitals And Clinics
- Housing
- Laundry And Ironing Services
- Libraries
- Opticians Additional
- Overseas Development
- Pharmacies
- Police Stations
- Post Offices
- Public Administration
- Public Services
- Religion
- Sheltered Housing
- Social Services
- Town And Country Planners
- Unions
- Youth Groups
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