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Butlin’s Expands Community Access at Minehead Resort Monday, May 26, 2025 butlins minehead community accessibility disability pecboards swimming publictransport westsomerset inclusion sport Butlin’s Minehead has announced exciting new initiatives to boost access to its facilities for local residents in West Somerset, following a meeting with Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and Minehead—the first formal visit by … Read More
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Somerset Teen Seeks ‘Cool’ Bionic Arm Inspired by Iron Man to Transform Her Life Sunday, May 11, 2025 bionic prosthetic disability teenager technology armycadets heroarm inspiration courage somerset Paige Cox, a 16-year-old from Somerset, is determined to raise £20,000 to fund a cutting-edge bionic arm that could revolutionize her daily life. Born without a right hand, Paige has navigated unique challenges from an early … Read More
Somerset Teen Raises Funds for Life-Changing 'Cool' Iron Man-Inspired Bionic Arm Sunday, May 11, 2025 bionic prosthetic disability inclusion technology ironman courage armycadets somerset innovation Paige Cox, a 16-year-old from Somerset, was born without a right hand and has faced unique challenges throughout her life. Now, she is determined to raise £20,000 for a revolutionary bionic prosthetic arm that could transform … Read More
Dad's Marathon Effort Raises £2,000 for School Minibus Wednesday, April 30, 2025 father marathon fundraising school minibus disability community charity special education london marathon Warren Morgan, a devoted father from Yeovil, recently completed the London Marathon, raising nearly £2,000 to purchase a much-needed new minibus for his daughter’s special school in Somerset. Despite battling a crippling calf … Read More