Volunteer

Marine

The Man Who Faces Death by Looking Out to Sea

Chris Berry’s commitment to marine life rescue runs deep, shaped by powerful experiences that transformed him from a volunteer into a passionate advocate for marine conservation across the UK. As the Devon Area Coordinator …

By Tommy Wathen · · 3 min read

Knitting

Stunning Knitted Scenes Depicting Britain at War

An impressive sequel to the successful exhibition of knitted D-Day scenes, The Longest Yarn 2 – Britain at War, presents an array of captivating scenes depicting wartime Britain, created by knitters from across the UK and …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Chard

Repair Hub: Reviving Old Items and Reducing Waste in Chard

Residents in Chard now have a more sustainable option for dealing with broken household items, thanks to the fortnightly Repair Hub initiated by Chard Community Hub. The dedicated team of volunteers at the Repair Hub is …

By Tommy Wathen · · 1 min read

Somerset

Restoring the Oldest Clock in Britain

St Catherine’s Church in Montacute, Somerset, is home to what experts believe may be one of the oldest working clocks in the UK, with origins dating back to the 1400s. Previously thought to have been crafted in the 1600s, the …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read

Bath

Communities Unite to Aid Rough Sleepers in Bath

As winter approaches, various organizations are teaming up to assist the homeless population in Bath. The Bath & North East Somerset Council, alongside Homeless Partnership agencies, commits to providing accommodations for …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read

Rnli

RNLI Honored with Freedom of Somerset Seaside Town

To commemorate its 200th anniversary, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has been granted the freedom of Weston-super-Mare. The honor, set to be officially conferred by the Weston Town Council, recognizes the …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read