Wells Walking Group Promotes Mental Health Through Nature and Connection Wednesday, August 13, 2025 mentalhealth wellbeing walking community somerset workplace nature support friendship inclusion For years, Alex Gillespie and his dog Meg wandered the Somerset hills alone. Now, at 43, Alex leads a vibrant walking group that uplifts mental health by blending scenic treks with meaningful dialogue. Hailing from Dulcote, … Read More
Charity to Sell Planned Bridgwater Homeless Facility Over Safety Concerns Monday, August 11, 2025 homelessness charity bridgwater accommodation safety planning arc housing support community Arc, a homelessness charity formerly known as Taunton Action for the Homeless, has announced plans to sell a former B&B in Bridgwater intended to be converted into a homeless accommodation facility. The decision comes … Read More
Taunton’s Conquest Centre Expands Services to Meet Growing Demand for Therapeutic Support Wednesday, August 6, 2025 therapy neurodivergence trauma mentalhealth outdoorlearning inclusion neurodiversity community resilience support Taunton’s Conquest Centre, a specialist therapy facility, has expanded its services significantly in response to a rising demand for supportive care. Originally founded as a Riding for the Disabled centre, Conquest has … Read More
Ten Charities Receive £5,000 from Portishead’s bClear Communications Thursday, July 31, 2025 charity grants dementia cancer mentalhealth community fundraising support radiotherapy nonprofit bClear Communications, a West Country communications agency based in Portishead, has awarded a total of £5,000 in grants to ten charities across the South West. Each organisation received £500 to support a wide range of … Read More
DWP Provides Financial Support for IBS and Other Gastrointestinal Conditions Monday, July 28, 2025 pip dwp ibs coeliac inflammatoryboweldisease disability benefits health support uk Thousands of people across the UK living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBS) and other gastrointestinal conditions may be eligible for financial support through the Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) Personal … Read More
Bath City Farm Empowers Vulnerable Children with New Funding for Early Support Sunday, July 27, 2025 bath cityfarm littlefarmers somerset freemasons earlyyears development support children community Bath City Farm is set to broaden its vital support for young children facing developmental challenges or living in disadvantaged situations, thanks to a £34,000 grant from the Somerset Freemasons' Masonic Charitable … Read More