He was a stranger until tragedy brought him to my door - now I have his kidney Sunday, November 16, 2025 organ donation kidney transplant friendship grief donor somerset salvationarmy charity Strangers brought together by tragedy have forged a deep, enduring friendship—one that culminated in a life-saving kidney donation. Clare Brixley, 61, from Standerwick in Somerset, describes feeling “blessed” to … Read More
Wells Cathedral’s Grand Organ Silenced for £3 Million Restoration Project Monday, October 13, 2025 wells cathedral organ restoration music heritage fundraising harrison organpipes refurbishment Wells Cathedral’s iconic Grand Organ will fall silent early next year as it embarks on a crucial £3 million restoration to prevent irreversible damage. After a sharp rise in mechanical problems, all 5,000 pipes will be … Read More
Wells Cathedral’s Grand Organ to Undergo Major Restoration Friday, October 3, 2025 organ restoration wellscathedral music heritage fundraising harrisonharrison pipes refurbishment cathedral Wells Cathedral is set to begin a significant restoration of its historic Grand Organ in January, following a rise in mechanical faults that pose a risk of serious failure. The extensive refurbishment will see all 5,000 pipes … Read More
One Woman’s Kidney Gift to a Stranger Changed UK Transplant Rules Forever Tuesday, September 30, 2025 kidney donation transplant nhs healthcare policy bureaucracy altruism organ donor In 2002, Kay Mason took an extraordinary step: she offered to donate one of her kidneys to a complete stranger. With no recipient lined up and no personal connection, her sole motivation was to save a life. At that time, the … Read More
'Every time the phone rings you panic' - Somerset woman's agonising wait for the gift of life Wednesday, July 9, 2025 transplant heart donation waitinglist organ health patient marathon somerset surgery sport Kerry Fear, a 50-year-old woman from Yeovil, Somerset, shares the emotional journey of living with a congenital heart condition and facing the urgent wait for a heart transplant. Born seemingly healthy, Kerry’s struggles … Read More