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
Navy Sailor Runs 875 Miles Across Britain to Raise Charity Funds After Witnessing Tragedy Tuesday, March 10, 2026 navy runners mentalhealth charity hattysfund fundraiser somerset tragedy support inspiration Inspired by a tragic accident he witnessed in 2020, Royal Navy sailor Rob Cozens from Somerset has embarked on an extraordinary 875-mile run across the UK to raise funds for several charities close to his heart. The … Read More
Bath Skier’s Remarkable Fortnight: Paralympics Call-Up and Cambridge Offer Thursday, March 5, 2026 paralympics skiing cambridge visualimpairment athlete education ambition inspiration disability charity sport Hester Poole, an 18-year-old para-alpine skier from Bath, has proven that dreaming big can lead to extraordinary achievements. Within just a fortnight, she received the rare double honor of a Paralympic call-up and an offer … Read More
Greg Cackett: Social Media Star and Speed Powerhouse Leading GB Bobsleigh Charge Saturday, February 21, 2026 bobsleigh sprinting olympics teamgb athlete speed cycling inspiration training universityofbath sport Greg Cackett stands out not only for his remarkable athleticism but also as a social media sensation, sharing the thrills and challenges of bobsleigh with fans worldwide. Based at the University of Bath, this Surrey-born … Read More