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MIDSOMER NORTON LIFE
High Street Heritage Action Zone UPDATE
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s always, the High Street Heritage Action Zone (‘HSHAZ’) Project Team has been hard at work since the last Life update, with progress made across the High Street renewal scheme. Key updates include: New ‘YourMidsomerNorton.co.uk’ Website A major milestone for the HSHAZ project was the launch of the ‘Your Midsomer Norton’ website this Spring. As well as being the place to go for detailed information and updates on the HSHAZ project, the website is also intended as a community resource and is regularly updated. Features include blog posts, events listings and recommendations for things to do in the town centre. If you would like to tell us more about an event you are running or have ideas for new features, please get in touch. Cultural Programme The HSHAZ Cultural Programme – which delivers new and improved events and activities in the town centre – has gone from strength to strength over 2022. In June, a new short film celebrating Midsomer Norton’s ‘High Street Heroes’ was named Best Animated Short by the Cotswold International Film Festival.
Created by filmmaker Howard Vause, in collaboration with Midsomer Norton Primary School children, it tells the stories of unsung heroes who have made a difference in our town, or who have achieved great things in their lives and careers. You can watch the full film on YourMidsomerNorton.co.uk under the Cultural Programme pages. Next up in the Cultural Programme calendar is Heritage Open Days, which takes place from Friday 9 until Monday 18 September 2022. This national festival will see heritage buildings and little-known historic and natural sites open their doors to visitors for free. On Saturday 10th September, you are warmly invited to join the Cultural Programme team in the Town Hall (10.00am – 2.00pm) to participate in fun activities for the whole family, learn about the
