Routine Eye Test Uncovers Rare Condition, Changing Somerset Dad's Life Forever Friday, June 20, 2025 retinitis pigmentosa blindness diagnosis octscan vision charity veterans fundraising support Wayne Pope, a 44-year-old ex-serviceman from Bridgwater, Somerset, had no idea a routine eye appointment would alter his life so dramatically. During a visit to Specsavers, an additional Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) … Read More
Community Triumph: Elm Tree Inn Saved by Remarkable Buyout Thursday, May 29, 2025 community pub dorset fundraising buyout langtonherring shares volunteers socialmedia artauction The Elm Tree Inn, a cherished village pub in Langton Herring, Dorset, has been successfully purchased by the local community following an extraordinary six-month fundraising effort. The Friends of the Elm Tree Inn (FOTETI) … Read More
A Daughter’s Promise Brings Comfort: New Relatives’ Room Opens at Musgrove Park Hospital Wednesday, May 28, 2025 fundraising stroke hospital relatives comfort community artwork legacy dementia hospice A heartfelt fundraising effort by Mandy Brightman has led to the opening of a dedicated relatives’ room on the Dunkery stroke ward at Musgrove Park Hospital, providing a peaceful retreat for families during difficult times. … Read More
Somerset Teacher Defies Prognosis After Brain Tumour Diagnosis, Vowing to 'Keep Going' Tuesday, May 27, 2025 brain tumour cancer diagnosis surgery recovery awareness fundraising research resilience Jonathan Ingram, a teacher from Forton, Somerset, has defied grim predictions after being told he could be blind and dead within a month. At age 36, during a teaching exchange in Melbourne, Australia, Jonathan was diagnosed … Read More
Retro-Inspired Daytime Party in Weston-Super-Mare Supports School Fund Friday, May 23, 2025 weston-super-mare daytimeparty retro charity schoolfundraiser 90smusic 00smusic community familysupport fundraising Weston-super-Mare is set to welcome music lovers back to the dancefloor with a retro-themed daytime party that blends fun and philanthropy. The popular ‘In Bed By 9’ clubbing experience returns on Sunday, May 25, … Read More
Charity Cash Boost as Dorset County Show Raises Over £15,000 for Local Causes Wednesday, May 21, 2025 dorset charity farming fundraising community julia’shouse rabi support countyshow donations The Dorset County Show has once again demonstrated its strong community spirit, raising more than £15,000 for two vital local charities. This year’s fundraising efforts have provided a significant boost to Julia’s House and … Read More