Somerset Grandmother Triumphs Over 97-Mile Hadrian’s Wall Trek to Raise Thousands for NHS Friday, September 12, 2025 fundraising nhs hadrianswall charity perseverance arthritis hiking cancer hospital somerset In a remarkable display of determination and generosity, 90-year-old Mary Nicholson from Burnham-on-Sea successfully completed the entire 97-mile length of Hadrian’s Wall to raise funds for the NHS. Mary’s incredible effort … Read More
Shoaib Bashir Confident He Will Be Fit for Ashes Test Monday, August 18, 2025 shoaibbashir ashes england cricket injury recovery spinbowler testcricket australia perseverance sport Somerset spin bowler Shoaib Bashir is optimistic about being ready for the first Ashes Test this winter, expressing relief that the injury to his little finger occurred on his non-bowling hand. Bashir suffered the injury … Read More
Cyclist Triumphs Over Adversity to Complete Land’s End to John O’Groats Challenge Monday, July 28, 2025 cycling endtoend challenge charity dementia fundraising perseverance alzheimers parkinsons wells Chris Hall demonstrated unwavering determination as he cycled 1,095 miles from Land’s End to John O’Groats in just 15 days, raising funds for The Lawrence Centre charity in Wells. Despite facing numerous setbacks—including a … Read More
Saltford’s Nonagenarian Dart Duo Inspire with Marathon Fundraiser for Macmillan Monday, May 19, 2025 saltford charity darts fundraiser macmillan elderly community carehome inspiration perseverance sport At the Barchester Kingfisher Lodge Care Home in Saltford, Bristol, two remarkable residents, Fred (94) and Doug (96), have shown that age is no barrier to making a difference. The spirited pair took on a darts marathon at the … Read More
Woman Defies Parkinson’s Diagnosis with London Marathon Run Saturday, April 26, 2025 inspiration parkinson’s marathon determination perseverance pd warrior exercise community resilience health A 51-year-old woman from Congresbury, Amanda Palmer, is set to participate in her sixth marathon, defying the challenges posed by her Parkinson’s diagnosis. Since being diagnosed in 2021 at the age of 47, Amanda has found … Read More