Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival: Everything You Need to Know Wednesday, October 30, 2024 carnival bridgwater guy fawkes parade illuminated spectacular squibbing fundraising live-stream entertainment The excitement is building for Bridgwater’s most anticipated event - the town’s Guy Fawkes Carnival. This year’s carnival, taking place on Saturday, November 2, promises to captivate spectators with a spectacular … Read More
Octogenarian skydiver raises £100,000 for RNLI with 100th jump Sunday, September 15, 2024 skydiving pensioner fundraising rnli charity inspiration achievement adventure donations volunteer 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 … Read More
Stroke survivor conquers 12-hour gaming challenge Friday, August 30, 2024 stroke survivor gaming marathon fundraising resilience rehabilitation disability awareness support 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 … Read More
Renovation Campaign for Wells Scout Hut Gains Momentum Tuesday, August 27, 2024 renovation wells scout hut fundraising community charity youth support campaign refurbishment 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 … Read More
Father’s Inspiring Mission Honoring Son's Legacy Friday, July 26, 2024 father marathon brain cancer fundraising research teenager glioblastoma awareness charity advocacy 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 … Read More
Doctor Duo Takes on Extreme Polar Swim Wednesday, July 3, 2024 doctor challenge charity endurance swimming arctic antarctica fundraising ocean conservation polar 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 … Read More