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Somerset Man’s Extraordinary Journey: Defying the Odds to Walk Saturday, October 18, 2025 cerebralpalsy mobility inspiration fitness perseverance recovery determination wheelchair rehabilitation disability At a fitness centre in Yeovil, an inspiring story of courage, resilience, and determination is unfolding. Ryan Wilt Zen, 30, who has lived with quadriplegic cerebral palsy and has been wheelchair-bound since birth, is defying … Read More
£100,000 Funding Available to Boost Rural Transport in Southwest England Wednesday, August 13, 2025 rural transport connectivity funding southwest community mobility sustainability netzero pilots Two sub-national transport bodies in Southwest England, Western Gateway STB and Peninsula Transport STB, have combined resources to offer up to £100,000 in funding (£50,000 each) to support rural transport initiatives. This … Read More
Wells Faces Major Accessibility Challenges for Residents with Mobility Issues Thursday, July 10, 2025 wells accessibility disability survey pavements disabledtoilets inclusion transport mobility campaign A recent citizen survey conducted by the action group Accessible Wells shines a spotlight on significant accessibility concerns faced by residents with mobility and disability challenges in the city of Wells. Carried out … Read More
Dad of Two Stranded in Spain After Balcony Fall During Holiday Thursday, May 22, 2025 accident rehabilitation community football coach spain somerset fundraiser recovery mobility sport Matty Durbin, a 36-year-old electrician and devoted football coach from Clutton, Somerset, is currently stranded in Spain after a serious accident during his holiday. The father of two and coach of Clutton Football Club’s … Read More
Glastonbury Fans Advised to Stretch Now to Prevent Back Pain During Festival Friday, May 9, 2025 glastonbury festival stretching hamstrings backpain mobility yoga walking preparation endurance As anticipation builds for this year’s Glastonbury Festival, seasoned attendees are sharing crucial advice to help first-timers prepare their bodies for the demands of the event. Set amidst the iconic fields of Worthy Farm … Read More