Parkinson’s Runner to Make History at London Marathon Friday, April 25, 2025 london marathon parkinson’s guinness world record cure research diagnosis fundraising exercise awareness justgiving A North Somerset man is gearing up to accomplish an extraordinary feat at this year’s London Marathon. Ben Karthauser, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2021, will strive to become the fastest man with the condition to … Read More
Adrenaline Junkie Completes 500-Mile Journey on Stunt Scooter Monday, April 21, 2025 adrenaline charity journey scooter challenge fundraising land's end calm stunt adventure Harry Jones, a 25-year-old adrenaline junkie, recently completed a 500-mile journey from Ness Point in Lowestoft, Suffolk, to Land’s End in Cornwall on a modified stunt scooter. His mission was aimed at raising funds … Read More
New Car-Free Route Opens on Somerset Levels Tuesday, April 15, 2025 somerset levels car-free route pedestrian cyclist active travel infrastructure network fundraising Travelling between two expanding settlements on the Somerset Levels has been made more convenient with the completion of the first phase of a car-free route. The Curry Rivel Active Travel Group has been dedicated to creating … Read More
Widow of late Bridgwater cricket player to tackle London marathon Tuesday, April 15, 2025 marathon fundraising meningitis bridgwater cricket tribute josh vickery london widow community Jessica Vickery, the widow of a beloved Bridgwater cricket player who tragically passed away in 2021, is all set to take on the London Marathon in support of the charity Meningitis Now. Her late husband, Josh Vickery, was a … Read More
Thief Steals Church Donations During Community Event Saturday, April 12, 2025 church theft donations community fundraising support stolen funds thief vicar A South West church is reeling after a thief stole a month’s worth of cash donations during a community event. St Augustine’s and Christ Church in Whitchurch and Hengrove suffered the blow when an opportunistic … Read More
Spring Festival at Ferne Animal Sanctuary Friday, April 11, 2025 easter animals family activities countryside charity event market workshop fundraising Families are invited to celebrate Easter at Ferne Animal Sanctuary’s annual Spring Festival on Sunday, April 20. Set in the picturesque Blackdown Hills near Chard, the event promises an exciting day with Easter egg … Read More