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
Somerset Funeral Notices: Heartfelt Tributes to 38 Beloved Locals Sunday, July 20, 2025 somerset funeral tributes memorial deathnotices community obituaries remembrance donations bereavement This week, Somerset has bid farewell to 38 dearly loved members of the community through touching funeral and death notices published in local media and newspapers. These heartfelt tributes celebrate family members, friends, … Read More
Over £21,000 Raised in Support of Minehead Bus Crash Victims Saturday, July 19, 2025 minehead buscrash fundraiser charity community donations tragedy support mentalhealth schooltrip In the wake of the tragic bus crash in Minehead, more than £21,000 has been swiftly raised to support the victims and their families. The devastating accident occurred last Thursday when a coach, carrying between 60 and 70 … Read More
Somerset Rallies to Exceed £160,000 for St Margaret’s Hospice in Record Time Saturday, July 5, 2025 somerset fundraising hospice healthcare community charity volunteers donations support campaign The generosity of Somerset’s residents has shone brilliantly in support of St Margaret’s Hospice, as the campaign “Every Moment Counts” exceeded its £100,000 fundraising target within just 13 hours and reached an impressive … Read More