Eighty-one-year-old Chris Copeland is not your average pensioner. In addition to being an avid yachtsman, he took up skydiving a decade ago to raise funds for the RNLI. In his most recent feat, Chris leaped from a plane at …
Steve D’Arcy, a stroke survivor from Yeovil, is embarking on a sponsored gaming marathon to raise funds for the Stroke Association. Despite losing the use of his right side due to a severe stroke, Steve is demonstrating his …
The Wells Scout Hut, nestled in the Blue School grounds, has been a hub of activity for over 40 years, but it’s now facing urgent renovation needs. With 130 young people utilizing the aging facility each week and another 70 …
A father is in the midst of an extraordinary journey, training for the remaining legs of his ambitious six-marathon challenge in remembrance of his teenage son who lost his battle with brain cancer. Frank James Lee, residing …
In a bold attempt to test the boundaries of human endurance and raise crucial funds for charity, Dr. Adam Baker and Dr. Charlie Fleury are gearing up for the daunting Archipelago Yachts Polar Swim challenge. The husband and …
Kevan Hodges, the CEO of Ferne Animal Sanctuary, is embarking on a charitable mission that involves swapping his comfortable bed for a week of sleeping rough. From June 19 to 25, Kevan will be spending his nights outdoors …
Harriet Sandys, also known as Harriet Ray, a prominent figure in Somerset for her business of importing rugs from Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan, is now gearing up to drive an ambulance filled with medical supplies into …
The Bath Half Marathon saw thousands of runners and spectators take to the streets for a day of community and charity. The event, which is expected to raise over £2 million for various charities and local groups, featured a …
Weston Hospicecare’s Pines for Pounds charity Christmas tree collection is set to return in early 2024, offering the public a convenient way to dispose of their Christmas trees while supporting a charitable cause. The …
Several schools in Somerset recently hosted a series of fundraising events to support Children in Need, a charity that aims to improve the lives of children across the UK. Students and teachers alike got into the spirit of …