Bristol Airport’s Old Fire Hoses Repurposed into Enrichment Gear for Zoo Animals Tuesday, October 21, 2025 bristol airport firehose enrichment zoo sustainability recycling animals conservation partnership At Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm in North Somerset, animals like Andean bears and otters are finding new ways to play and forage – all thanks to an innovative partnership with Bristol Airport. Over the past eight years, fire hoses that … Read More
Brean Splash Launches Spooky Orange Water Sessions for Halloween Tuesday, October 21, 2025 breansplash halloween waterpark splashzone somerset orangeglow familyfun seasonal events october This Halloween, Brean Splash waterpark in Somerset is adding a thrilling twist to family fun by transforming its Splash Zone into a glowing orange spectacle. During selected sessions in October and November, visitors can … Read More
Community Unites to Combat Litter with New Carpentry-Made Stations and Spirit Tuesday, October 21, 2025 wichelstowe community litter environment sustainability volunteerism carpentry greenspaces partnership conservation Wichelstowe residents are taking a proactive role in preserving their community’s natural beauty with the introduction of two new litter-picking stations. Strategically located by the pond north of West Wichel and near the … Read More
Tiny Frome Fundraisers Take Steps to Enhance Outdoor Play at Hayesdown First School Tuesday, October 21, 2025 frome fundraising school walkathon outdoor playground children community education recess In a heartwarming display of community spirit, pupils at Hayesdown First School in Frome participated in their annual walkathon with a mission to upgrade their outdoor play areas. Despite their small size, these young … Read More
Veterans Transform Overgrown Woodland into Thriving Orchard at Dunster Tuesday, October 21, 2025 veterans orchard somerset community nationaltrust dunster trees restoration wellbeing outdoors An overlooked patch of woodland in Somerset is being transformed into a blossoming community orchard, thanks to the dedication of military veterans and their families. This inspiring initiative, known as ‘Project Orchard’, is … Read More
Dorset Council Extends Planning Consultations After Technical Glitches Tuesday, October 21, 2025 dorset consultation planning localplan transportplan accessibility council residents survey extension sport Dorset Council has extended the consultation periods for two significant planning documents following an overwhelming number of responses and widespread reports of technical difficulties on its online platform. The Local … Read More