Taunton School’s First Giving Day Raises Over £415,000 to Support Student Projects Tuesday, September 30, 2025 fundraising education community donations students taunton music facilities assistance events Taunton School proudly announces the success of its inaugural Giving Day, raising an impressive £415,000 through 418 generous donations. This achievement not only exceeded the initial target of £250,000 from 200 donors but … Read More
Hedgehog Rescue Charity Saved from Closure, But Future Remains Uncertain Saturday, September 13, 2025 hedgehogs rescue charity fundraising somerset volunteers wildlife conservation donations crisis Prickles Hedgehog Rescue, a charity dedicated to saving hedgehogs in the Somerset area, has been given a lifeline after facing potential closure. Based in Cheddar, Prickles has spent nearly two decades rescuing and … Read More
Boy, 14, Embraces Life with Courage After Devastating Brain Cancer Diagnosis Monday, September 8, 2025 braincancer courage memory makingmemories communitysupport donations childhoodcancer highbridge fundraising love Harvey, a brave 14-year-old from Highbridge, is choosing to focus on making unforgettable memories after receiving the heartbreaking news that he has Grade 4 brain cancer. This is a cruel recurrence, as Harvey first battled … Read More
Thousands of Kids to Receive Free Books in Major Reading Festival Initiative Wednesday, August 27, 2025 reading children books literature festival bath education authors donations community Thousands of schoolchildren across the South West are set to receive free books through an exciting new initiative designed to ignite a love of reading and ensure every child experiences the magic of owning a book. The Bath … Read More
Charity Shop Manager Reveals Bizarre and Unsellable Donations Tuesday, August 26, 2025 charity donations waste recycling thriftshop volunteering damaged reuse community sustainability Caitlin Brennan, manager of the Golden Oldies charity shop in Keynsham, Somerset, has exposed some of the most unusual and unusable donations her shop receives – from dirty underwear to clothes infested by rodents. She … Read More
Somerset Funeral Notices: Heartfelt Tributes Honouring 36 Beloved Locals Sunday, August 24, 2025 funerals tributes somerset obituaries memorials condolences community remembrance donations family This week, Somerset communities have come together to pay tribute to 36 dearly loved local residents who have recently passed away. From August 16 to August 22, a total of 32 death notices and 4 memorial messages were … Read More