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Tribute

A Son's Tribute: Running London Marathon for Macmillan Legacy

A man from South Downes is gearing up to participate in the London Marathon, dedicating his run to his mother, Margaret, who devoted her life to charitable causes and had a personal link to Macmillan Cancer Support founder, …

By Charles Bowser · · 3 min read

Son

A son's 12 marathons in 12 months for his late mother

Peter Dunlop, a Somerset man, faced the devastating news of his mother’s pancreatic cancer diagnosis while living in New Zealand. Despite being offered settled status in the country, Peter and his wife chose to return to the …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Wimborne

Wimborne Students Support YMCA's Sleep Easy Event

A group of 35 sixth formers from Queen Elizabeth’s School in Wimborne showed their dedication to combating youth homelessness by participating in the YMCA’s Sleep Easy initiative. Braving the cold, the students constructed …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Tribute

Honoring Mark: Suzanne's Heartfelt Canal Walk

Suzanne Hunt is lacing up her shoes on Saturday, May 17, to take part in the Walk of Life, a charity event along the Kennet and Avon Canal. This annual walk, organized by RUHX, the official NHS charity of the Royal United …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Parkinson'S

Local Fundraisers Brew Up £10,000 for Parkinson's UK

Dedicated fundraisers in Bath and District have turned coffee mornings and community collections into a substantial £10,000 donation for Parkinson’s UK. This generous contribution marks a significant step towards the …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Abseil

Take the Plunge: Abseil for Wildlife Conservation

Calling all thrill-seekers! Somerset Wildlife Trust is organizing the Abseil for Wildlife challenge in Weston-super-Mare this April. Brace yourself for a heart-stopping 130ft drop at Uphill Quarry in North Somerset, all in …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Somerset

Somerset Community Unites for Catchy Christmas Charity Song

Somerset has long been known for its strong sense of community, and recent times have highlighted the value of coming together to support one another, especially in times of need. In a heartwarming gesture, Henry Vince, a …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Cancer

Dream Holiday for Young Cancer Survivor

At 21-months old, Bodhi Atterton was diagnosed with T Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia, beginning a two-year battle against cancer. With just over four months left of treatment, Bodhi and his family are tentatively …

By James Robinson · · 1 min read