Fundraising

Railway

Avon Valley Railway Overcomes Fraud with Community Support

The Avon Valley Railway in Bristol has been on a path to recovery following a devastating £50,000 fraud incident that shook the volunteer-led heritage site to its core. Roger Eynon, chairman of the Avon Valley Railway …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Adventurers

Daring Adventurers Abseiling Down Bath Abbey

Adventurous locals will have the chance to abseil down the historic Bath Abbey this summer in a thrilling event for charity. Named the ‘Leap of Faith’ abseil, participants will ascend 212 steps to the top of the tower before …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Nailsea

Nailsea in Pink Raises £12K for Cancer Research

Nailsea was painted bright pink in March as the community came together for the ‘Nailsea in Pink’ event, raising an impressive £12,089 for Cancer Research UK. The town center was transformed with miles of handmade bunting …

By Tommy Wathen · · 1 min read

Father

Dad's Marathon Effort Raises £2,000 for School Minibus

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 …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read

Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Patient to Walk 10k in Gratitude

Marie Gower, a breast cancer patient from Winterslow, is set to participate in a 10k walk as a gesture of thanks to the Stars Appeal charity. Diagnosed in September 2024, Marie, along with her husband Trevor, will join the …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read