Old Cinema Charity Shop Thrives a Decade After Opening Thursday, November 13, 2025 charity community yeovil retail volunteering hospice refurbishment furniture socialimpact donations Opened in 2015 amid doubts about the need for another charity shop in Yeovil, the Old Cinema—housed in a former Art Deco cinema—has defied expectations to become a thriving cornerstone of the local community. Operated by St … Read More
Old Cinema Charity Shop Defies Early Doubts to Become Yeovil Community Hub Thursday, November 13, 2025 yeovil charity community hospice retail volunteers refurbishment support fundraising partnership Once dismissed as a potential “retail horror,” the Old Cinema in Yeovil has transformed from a former Art Deco movie house into a flourishing charity shop, proving sceptics wrong and becoming a vital community hub. Operated … Read More
Injured Otter Cub Iris Triumphs After Near-Road Rescue in Devon Monday, November 10, 2025 otter wildlife rescue rehabilitation rspca trauma charity conservation volunteers devon A tiny otter cub named Iris is making a remarkable recovery after being found cold, weak, and injured near a busy main road outside Taunton earlier this month. Discovered hypothermic and lethargic, Iris was barely clinging to … Read More
Rugby Legend Gill Burns to Lead Charity Match Honoring Teen Victim of Drink-Driving Friday, November 7, 2025 rugby charity drinkdriving roadsafety memorial womensports community fundraiser animalwelfare education sport This November, the Beth Branson Memorial Match & Fundraiser returns for its third year, bringing together community spirit, rugby passion, and a powerful message against drink-driving. The event honors 19-year-old Bethany … Read More
Woman Mistaken Menopause Symptoms Lead to Brain Tumour Diagnosis Wednesday, November 5, 2025 menopause braintumour diagnosis symptoms awareness charity fundraising health nhs research Elizabeth Murphy, a 60-year-old woman from Taunton, initially believed she was experiencing typical menopause symptoms when she began struggling to find words, type, and spell. Attributing these challenges to brain fog and … Read More
Taunton’s Biggest Fireworks Night Seeks Volunteers to Make It Shine Wednesday, November 5, 2025 fireworks volunteering taunton hospice charity event community fundraising healthcare somerset St Margaret’s Hospice is calling on the community to join its brand-new Fireworks Night this November as volunteers. This exciting event promises a dazzling, music-synchronised fireworks display at Taunton Racecourse on … Read More