Wells Cathedral’s Grand Organ to Undergo Major Restoration Friday, October 3, 2025 organ restoration wellscathedral music heritage fundraising harrisonharrison pipes refurbishment cathedral Wells Cathedral is set to begin a significant restoration of its historic Grand Organ in January, following a rise in mechanical faults that pose a risk of serious failure. The extensive refurbishment will see all 5,000 pipes … Read More
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
John Craven Unveils Special Countryfile Episode for BBC Children in Need Sunday, September 28, 2025 countryfile bbc childreninneed ramble johncraven mattbaker farming fundraising rural specialepisode BBC Countryfile’s beloved presenters John Craven and Matt Baker have announced an exciting twist for next week’s episode of the long-running rural affairs programme. Airing Sundays at 6:15 pm on BBC One and iPlayer, the show … Read More
Community Rallies to Save Historic Ivy Inn with Share Offer Sunday, September 28, 2025 heritage community pub investment wiltshire restoration fundraising historic tourism sustainability The beloved Ivy Inn in Heddington, a 17th-century Grade II listed pub, is on the verge of reopening thanks to a determined local community effort. After closing last year, this iconic Wiltshire pub has sparked widespread … Read More
Community Fights to Save Historic Land Owned by Glastonbury’s Beloved ‘Egg Man’ Thursday, September 25, 2025 glastonbury wilfpeddle heritage conservation community orchard fundraising auction development wildlife A passionate group of Glastonbury locals is rallying to purchase and preserve a cherished parcel of historic land once owned by the renowned ‘egg man,’ Wilf Peddle, who passed away in June 2024. The land, located off Selwood … Read More
Frome Carnival 2025: Essential Information on Road Closures, Parking Restrictions, and Timings Saturday, September 20, 2025 frome carnival procession roadclosures somerset charity community illuminated events fundraising Somerset’s beloved carnival season continues this weekend with the much-anticipated Frome Carnival procession. With origins dating back nearly a century, the parade of illuminated carts and walkers will light up the … Read More