A Glastonbury student training to become a carpenter is about to get some serious real-world experience — and it's happening right here in town.

Melhuish & Saunders, the Glastonbury-based firm leading the redevelopment of St Dunstan's House, are set to welcome the student for a week of work experience starting 14 April.

The placement coincides with a key moment at the site — the arrival of large glulam timber beams — and gives the student a front-row seat to a live construction project, right in the heart of Glastonbury.

The opportunity is part of the wider Glastonbury Town Deal programme, which is backed by government funding to support regeneration and economic growth. The redevelopment of St Dunstan's House is one of its flagship projects.

A spokesperson for Melhuish & Saunders said: "It's a real privilege to offer opportunities to the next generation of skilled workers.

"We believe it's our responsibility to ensure these careers are accessible to young people — to show them what we do, and the pride we take in our craft. Stanley, who's from Glastonbury and currently studying at Bridgwater and Taunton College, is joining us at an exciting moment in the project.

"We're thrilled to welcome him on site and be part of this milestone together. Huge thanks to Quantock Carpentry and everyone on site for taking Stanley under your wing and showcasing the best of what we do."

The firm, sponsors of Street and Glastonbury Nub News, say supporting local skills and opening doors for young people is a key part of their approach to the project.