Somerset Woman Turns Vintage Clothing into Charity Venture to Support ME Research Tuesday, May 20, 2025 me cfs somerset charity vintage fundraising chronicillness awareness community disability Ali Payne, a 40-year-old woman from Frome, Somerset, has been living with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) — also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) — for over a decade. This long-term, incapacitating condition often … Read More
Saltford’s Nonagenarian Dart Duo Inspire with Marathon Fundraiser for Macmillan Monday, May 19, 2025 saltford charity darts fundraiser macmillan elderly community carehome inspiration perseverance sport At the Barchester Kingfisher Lodge Care Home in Saltford, Bristol, two remarkable residents, Fred (94) and Doug (96), have shown that age is no barrier to making a difference. The spirited pair took on a darts marathon at the … Read More
Why Bath’s City Centre Will Be Filled with Pyjamas One Summer Night Sunday, May 18, 2025 bath midnightwalk dorothyhouse hospice fundraising charity community walking healthcare support This summer, Bath city centre will see an unusual sight: hundreds of people strolling through the streets in their pyjamas. On the night of Saturday, July 5, the annual Midnight Walk will bring together fundraisers donning … Read More
Rescue Dog Mika Waits Over 500 Days for Her Forever Home Friday, May 16, 2025 rescue dog akita adoption rspca animalcentre rehoming petcare volunteering charity Mika, a gentle five-year-old Akita, has spent more than 500 days patiently waiting for a loving family to adopt her. Rescued by RSPCA Inspectors from a difficult situation alongside three other dogs, Mika has endured a long … Read More
£4 Million Somerset Omaze House Vandalised with Graffiti Wednesday, May 14, 2025 omaze somerset batheaston vandalism graffiti charity house fundraiser britishheartfoundation lottery A stunning six-bedroom Tudor-era house in Batheaston, Somerset, worth £4 million, recently won in an Omaze giveaway, has been defaced with graffiti. On Wednesday, May 14, black spray paint appeared on the exterior walls, with … Read More
Hundreds Cycle Coast to Coast to Celebrate Air Ambulance’s 25th Anniversary and Raise Vital Funds Wednesday, May 14, 2025 cycling charity fundraiser airambulance somerset dorset community endurance anniversary event Over 250 cyclists from across Somerset gathered on Saturday, May 10, to tackle the challenging 55-mile Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge in support of the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance’s 25th anniversary. The event began at … Read More