Pilot’s Dream of Motherhood Realized After Years of Challenges Saturday, July 5, 2025 fertility ivf embryo motherhood pilot preservation pandemic resilience bcrm family Joanna Forrester, an offshore helicopter pilot, fulfilled her long-held dream of becoming a mother at age 44 after a complex fertility journey fraught with setbacks, separation, and pandemic obstacles. Having frozen her … Read More
Riverside Meadow in Frome Secured Through Community Effort Wednesday, July 2, 2025 frome meadow conservation riverside community crowdfunding biodiversity environment wildlife preservation The beautiful Adderwell Water Meadow, a 3.5-acre riverside green space along the River Frome, has been successfully preserved thanks to an inspiring community crowdfunding effort that raised over £37,000. The Frome Town … Read More
Community Fights to Save Erlestoke’s Historic Pub from Conversion Tuesday, May 27, 2025 erlestoke pub conversion heritage community planning housing wiltshire council preservation The future of Erlestoke’s sole pub, the George and Dragon, hangs in the balance as proposals to transform the cherished 17th-century inn into residential homes face staunch community resistance. The Grade II listed pub, which … Read More
Haunting Images Reveal Former Orphanage's Transformation into Luxury Apartments Wednesday, May 21, 2025 orphanage restoration heritage apartments luxury gradeii architecture preservation transformation historic Once a place of refuge and care, the former orphanage—the Grade II listed building—had long fallen into disrepair, its walls echoing stories of the past. Now, haunting images capture its dramatic transformation as it is being … Read More
Alterations Underway for Robbie Williams' Bath Concert Tuesday, May 6, 2025 robbie williams bath royal crescent concert historic event planning permission temporary alterations preservation Preparations for Robbie Williams’ highly anticipated concert at Bath’s iconic Royal Crescent this summer are in full swing. This includes the temporary removal of sections of the historic site’s listed railings. Organisers … Read More
Discover the Art of Traditional Signwriting and Fairground Art with Somerset Craftsman Friday, May 2, 2025 signwriting fairground artisan heritage craftsmanship demonstration workshop traditional skills preservation This weekend, the renowned traditional signwriter Joby Carter will be opening his signwriting workshop in Street village to the public for the second time, offering a unique and rare experience for all attendees. With … Read More