Somerset Charity We Hear You Rescued from Closure by Overwhelming Community Support Tuesday, May 12, 2026 charity cancer counselling fundraising community frome donations healthcare nonprofit survival In early 2024, We Hear You (WHY), a small cancer counselling charity based in Frome, faced the devastating prospect of shutting down. The organisation needed to raise £55,000 by April to continue providing its essential … Read More
When Did Charity Shops Become So Expensive? Saturday, May 9, 2026 charity retail pricing gentrification secondhand clothes affordability crisis environment fundraising In March, I stumbled upon a white jumpsuit from Shein at a local charity shop. The tag proudly declared it was brand new, unworn, and retailed for £20. But was it really worth £20, even at Shein’s prices? And how long before … Read More
Car Crash Uncovers Brain Tumour, Saving Woman’s Life Tuesday, May 5, 2026 brain tumour cancer diagnosis surgery recovery anxiety mri resilience charity Sarah Bradley, 39, from Somerset, never expected a routine check-up following a car accident to change her life. After the crash in March 2024, an MRI scan revealed a four-centimeter cancerous brain tumour — a discovery that … Read More
Somerset Undertakers Forsey & Son Celebrate 80 Years Serving the Community Monday, May 4, 2026 forsey somerset undertakers funeral community charity fundraising hospice familybusiness legacy Undertakers hold a unique and vital role in any community, offering compassion and professionalism to families during some of life’s most difficult moments. Forsey & Son, a cherished funeral service provider in Somerset, … Read More
Somerset Undertakers Forsey & Son Celebrate 80 Years at the Heart of the Community Monday, May 4, 2026 somerset forsey funeral community fundraising hospice familybusiness anniversary charity cycleevent Forsey & Son, a trusted name in Somerset’s funerary services, are celebrating 80 years of compassionate care in the community. As a family-run business with branches across the county, they have supported countless … Read More
Beloved Mum, Nan, and Friend: This Week's Somerset Funeral Notices Sunday, May 3, 2026 funeral obituary somerset tribute memorial family bereavement condolences remembrance charity Sharing the news of a loved one’s passing has long been a valued tradition in local communities, and we are humbled by the trust placed in us to carry these solemn announcements. Every funeral notice published in our … Read More