'Bowls Saved My Life – Now I'm Competing for England on the World Stage' Thursday, January 29, 2026 bowls para blindness resilience commonwealth england sport inclusivity medal disability Ron Homer’s journey from sudden blindness to Commonwealth Games competitor is a testament to resilience and the transformative power of sport. At 73, Ron will proudly represent Team England in para bowls this summer, … Read More
Glastonbury’s Edge Acrobatic Gymnastics Club Honoured with National Award Nomination Wednesday, January 28, 2026 gymnastics acrobatics community awards britishgymnastics inclusivity sports coaching somerset edgeclub sport Edge Acrobatic Gymnastics Club, a dedicated gymnastics community based in Glastonbury, Somerset, has been proudly nominated for the prestigious Community Club of the Year award (for clubs with fewer than 250 members) at the … Read More
Investigation into Alleged Homophobic Abuse on Football Pitch Concludes Without Disciplinary Action Tuesday, November 25, 2025 football homophobia sports somersetfa investigation axbridgeunited chewmagna inclusivity discrimination abuse sport An investigation by Somerset Football Association (Somerset FA) into claims of homophobic abuse during a football match has concluded with no disciplinary action, as the allegations were found to be “not proven.” … Read More
Wellington School Drama Department Secures National Award Nomination Saturday, November 22, 2025 wellington drama education awards performingarts inclusivity creativity theatre youththeatre southwest Wellington School in Somerset is making waves on the national stage as it has been shortlisted for a prestigious accolade in the performing arts. The school is the only finalist from the South West region nominated for the … Read More
UK Football Team Fined for Sexist Chant Directed at Female Referee Wednesday, November 5, 2025 football sexism referee discrimination fa hemelhempstead women inclusivity nationalleaguesouth gender sport Hemel Hempstead Town Football Club has been fined £750 following an incident where their supporters directed a sexist chant at Stacey Pearson, a prominent female referee and former Yeovil Town player. The chant, heard during … Read More
Families Flock to Somerset Café Offering Free SEND Support and Legal Advice Wednesday, October 15, 2025 send inclusivity somerset café support disabilities community volunteers neurodivergent legal A pioneering new café in Taunton, Somerset, is making waves by combining a welcoming social space with vital support services for families. The Den Coffee House, which officially opened its doors last weekend, offers free … Read More