Taunton’s Biggest Fireworks Night Seeks Volunteers to Make It Shine Wednesday, November 5, 2025 fireworks volunteering taunton hospice charity event community fundraising healthcare somerset St Margaret’s Hospice is calling on the community to join its brand-new Fireworks Night this November as volunteers. This exciting event promises a dazzling, music-synchronised fireworks display at Taunton Racecourse on … Read More
Homeless Teen Crisis Escalates as Emergency Beds Run Out and Charity Calls for Volunteers Sunday, November 2, 2025 homelessness youth charity volunteering accommodation dorset crisis nightstop support housing A Dorset-based charity supporting homeless young people has launched an urgent appeal for winter volunteers after experiencing its busiest year on record. Action for Children’s Dorset Nightstop service, which offers emergency … Read More
Ambulance Service Urgently Seeks Local Heroes to Join Somerset Community First Responder Team Saturday, November 1, 2025 ambulance volunteering somerset emergency responder community training nhs cpr lifesaving The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is urgently inviting compassionate and dedicated individuals in Somerset to join its Community First Responder (CFR) network. These volunteers play a critical … Read More
Woolly Welcome: Care Home Residents Host Community Knitting Morning Wednesday, October 29, 2025 knitting community carehome residents crafts salisbury seniors fixeruppers traditional volunteering Residents at Salisbury Manor, a Care UK care home in Salisbury, are warmly inviting locals to join a heartwarming community knitting event that bridges generations through the joy of crafting. The upcoming ‘Pearl One, Knit … Read More
Charity Founder Julie Matthews Honoured with British Empire Medal for Mental Health Advocacy Friday, October 24, 2025 charity mentalhealth peersupport community watchcio recognition volunteering conservation wellbeing somerset Julie Matthews, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Chard-based charity Watch CIO, has been awarded the prestigious British Empire Medal in recognition of her unwavering commitment to mental health support. The award … Read More
Bridgwater Teen Secures Permanent Role at Avalon Nursing Home After Outstanding Placement Monday, October 13, 2025 bridgwater nursing healthcare dementia caregiving placement volunteering student socialcare avalon Seventeen-year-old Olive Trowsdale has transformed her college placement at Avalon Nursing Home in Bridgwater into a permanent role, impressing both staff and residents with her commitment and compassion. A student of Health … Read More