Disused Farm Transformed into a Thriving Mental Health Haven Saturday, May 31, 2025 mentalhealth rehabilitation occupationaltherapy horticulture community wellbeing volunteering recovery nature empowerment At Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke in Weston-Super-Mare, a once-forgotten farm has been revitalized into a vibrant sanctuary fostering growth, learning, and wellbeing. This mental health hospital, located on Beach Road, is home to … Read More
Tribute to Woman Killed by Speeding Driver While Cycling Tuesday, May 27, 2025 cycling tragedy speeding carelessdriving roadsafety cyclingaccident community justice volunteering family The family of Mary Emerson-Reed, a 63-year-old cyclist tragically killed in a collision, have paid an emotional tribute to her memory. Mary, from Shaftesbury, Wiltshire, lost her life after being struck by Alan Morris, a … Read More
Rescue Dog Mika Waits Over 500 Days for Her Forever Home Friday, May 16, 2025 rescue dog akita adoption rspca animalcentre rehoming petcare volunteering charity Mika, a gentle five-year-old Akita, has spent more than 500 days patiently waiting for a loving family to adopt her. Rescued by RSPCA Inspectors from a difficult situation alongside three other dogs, Mika has endured a long … Read More
Celebrating a Mother's Impact in Tennis Wednesday, April 30, 2025 tennis award community parenting inspiration lta recognition support volunteering coaching Kay Gilbert, a dedicated mother from Bath, has been honored with the LTA President’s Award at the prestigious LTA Tennis Awards ceremony, held at the National Tennis Centre in Roehampton. Gilbert, a mother of three … Read More
Expanding the Marie Curie Companions Service in Somerset Wednesday, August 7, 2024 mariecurie companions somerset hospitals volunteering palliativecare endoflife support companionship community Marie Curie has announced the expansion of its Marie Curie Companions service to community hospitals across Somerset, offering companionship, emotional support, and a reassuring presence to patients and their families. For … Read More
Rishi Sunak's Plan to Reinstate National Service Impacts Thousands of Somerset Teens Saturday, June 1, 2024 nationalservice somerset rishisunak military volunteering compulsory teenagers community uk security Rishi Sunak’s proposed National Service initiative could compel over 800,000 18-year-olds, including nearly 12,000 from Somerset, to join the armed forces or engage in voluntary work by 2029. Under the Conservative … Read More