Wednesday, April 16, 2025 yeovil care home elton john birthday tribute event music memories celebration singalongs

Residents at a care home in Yeovil, Somerset, came together to celebrate the birthday of music legend Elton John in a flamboyant tribute event. The event was a lively affair, with residents donning sparkly attire and belting … Read More

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 wimborne students ymca sleep easy homelessness fundraiser community charity event awareness

A group of 35 sixth formers from Queen Elizabeth’s School in Wimborne showed their dedication to combating youth homelessness by participating in the YMCA’s Sleep Easy initiative. Braving the cold, the students … Read More

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 flamenco joy connection care home wellbeing creativity dementia workshop community collaboration

Residents at Dewdown House in Weston-super-Mare traded their slippers for castanets during a recent flamenco dancing workshop, part of a new wellbeing initiative at the Salvation Army-run care home. The initiative, a … Read More

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 easter joy care home interactions community intergenerational kindness childhood memories relationships music

The residents at Henford House in Warminster were in for a delightful surprise when students from Horningsham Primary School arrived with Easter treats and handmade cards. The children brought joy and laughter, gifting each … Read More

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 send reform mp education support inclusion special needs disabilities rural crisis

A new plan to overhaul the UK’s struggling special educational needs system has gained support from Adam Dance, the MP for Yeovil and South Somerset. At the Liberal Democrat’s Spring Conference in Harrogate, Dance … Read More

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 somerset met office warning disruptive rain easter holiday weather travel conditions

The Met Office has issued a warning of disruptive heavy rain over the Easter weekend in Somerset. The weather outlook indicates a mix of rain and occasional sunny spells, with the potential for difficult traveling conditions … Read More