Keep on Keeping On: The Secret to a Happy Life at 105 Saturday, May 16, 2026 longevity piano music war theatre travel resilience age community inspiration Constance Pullom, who recently celebrated her 105th birthday in Bath, has lived a remarkable and vibrant life. Born in 1921, Constance discovered her love for piano at the tender age of three, a passion that would stay with … Read More
TV Star Sarah Beeny Opens Up About Life in Somerset and Navigating Dark Days Saturday, May 9, 2026 sarahbeeny somerset mentalhealth breastcancer countryside property television resilience recovery inspiration Property expert and television presenter Sarah Beeny reveals how relocating to the tranquil Somerset countryside has been a vital support for her mental health—though she admits there are still challenging days when “the … Read More
Somerset Mum Runs Half-Marathon Dressed as Giant Brain to Raise Nearly £8500 for Charity Sunday, April 26, 2026 somerset charity half-marathon brain-tumour fundraising awareness run patient-care resilience inspiration sport A courageous mother from Somerset has completed a half-marathon dressed as a giant brain to raise awareness and funds for brain tumour charities. Battling her own diagnosis, she has inspired many by turning her personal … Read More
Tributes Honor Beloved Somerset Artist Mike Jackson and His Quirky Paintings Thursday, April 23, 2026 somerset artist watercolour paintings acrylics tribute creativity inspiration family obituary The Somerset art community and local residents have come together to pay heartfelt tributes to Mike Jackson, a cherished artist renowned for his vibrant and whimsical paintings. Mike passed away on 14 April 2026 at the age of … Read More
Everyday Heroes: Inspiring Stories from Somerset to Lift Your Spirits Friday, April 3, 2026 somerset heroes inspiration community kindness hope resilience courage volunteers compassion In the heart of Somerset, ordinary people are doing extraordinary things every day. From selfless acts of kindness to courageous efforts in the face of adversity, these inspiring stories remind us of the strength and … Read More
Somerset's Mary Rand: Trailblazing Olympic Champion and Pioneer for Women’s Sport Saturday, March 28, 2026 maryrand olympics athletics longjump pioneer britishsport tokyo1964 womeninsport legacy inspiration sport Mary Rand was a true trailblazer in British athletics, forever remembered as the first British woman to win an Olympic gold medal in track and field. Her historic victory in the long jump at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, where she … Read More