Celebrating Joan Hawken: Glastonbury War Volunteer Veteran Turns 101 Thursday, October 2, 2025 glastonbury veteran centenarian volunteer wareffort family celebration nursinghome legacy resilience Joan Hawken, a beloved resident of St. Benedict’s Nursing Home in Glastonbury, recently marked her 101st birthday surrounded by family, friends, and devoted staff. Born Edna Joan Bailey in 1924 in Dinder near Wells, Joan’s … Read More
Hollywood Star Rupert Everett Pulls Pints to Save Beloved Wiltshire Pub Tuesday, September 2, 2025 ruperteverett pub enford wiltshire community volunteer acting mybestfriendswedding disneyplus rivals Renowned actor Rupert Everett is lending a hand behind the bar at The Swan, a local pub in Enford, Wiltshire, to help prevent its closure. At 66, Everett is embracing this community effort, sharing with ITV’s Good … Read More
Mum’s Desperate Search Continues for Son Missing in Sardinia for a Year Tuesday, July 15, 2025 disappearance sardinia missing search volunteer family hope investigation interpol heatstroke A British mother remains heartbroken and relentless in her quest to find her son who disappeared in Sardinia a year ago. Michael Frison, 26, went missing on July 13, 2024, merely one day after arriving on the island to … Read More
‘I cleaned the toilets at Glastonbury Festival this year – and one thing floored me’ Thursday, July 10, 2025 glastonbury toiletcleaning volunteer wateraid festival sanitation charity hygiene cleanwater community Glastonbury Festival may be over for another year, but while many fondly recall the music and atmosphere, there’s one aspect few miss—the toilets. Known for long queues, unpleasant smells, and less-than-glamorous conditions, … Read More
Rare Glimpse Behind Dulverton’s Hidden Gardens in One-Day Charity Trail Friday, June 20, 2025 dulverton gardens charity exmoor fundraiser community trail volunteer foodbank seddons On Sunday, June 22, from 10am to 4:30pm, visitors to Dulverton will have a unique opportunity to explore some of the town’s most beautiful private gardens, usually hidden behind hedges and walls. As part of the ‘Secret … Read More
Cheddar Valley Junior Football Club Faces Closure Without New Chairperson Thursday, June 19, 2025 football community sports youth volunteer leadership crisis cheddar club inclusivity sport Sport plays a vital role in bringing communities together, promoting health, and fostering social connections for all ages. However, Cheddar Valley Junior Football Club, a beloved institution nurturing young talent aged 5 to … Read More