Somerset Hedgehog Charity Faces Closure Amid Financial Crisis Sunday, August 17, 2025 hedgehogs charity rescue somerset wildlife conservation funding volunteers rehabilitation animals Hedgehogs have long captured hearts through children’s stories, animated films, and fairy tales, thanks to their charming and harmless nature. In Somerset, these endearing creatures are an integral part of rural life and … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Vigilante Volunteer Group Patrolling Bournemouth Streets Saturday, August 16, 2025 vigilante volunteers dorset bournemouth policing safeguardforce publicsafety community crimeprevention lawenforcement Dorset Police has refused to endorse the activities of Safeguard Force, a volunteer group set up to patrol the streets of Bournemouth in the West Country. Established in the wake of two high-profile local murders, Safeguard … Read More
Sidmouth Folk Festival Returns for 71st Year with Spectacular and Diverse Line-Up Friday, August 1, 2025 sidmouth folk festival community music workshops tradition accessibility volunteers heritage The Sidmouth Folk Festival has triumphantly returned to its historic seaside town for its 71st year, bringing a vibrant schedule of over 800 performances, workshops, and community events. This year marks a new chapter as the … Read More
Somerset’s Secret Gardens Bloom with Generosity: £1,750 Raised for Families in Need Wednesday, July 30, 2025 somerset dulverton gardening charity community fundraising foodbank exmoor donation volunteers In the heart of Somerset, a community’s passion for gardening has blossomed into heartfelt generosity. Garden lovers in Dulverton have once again combined their love of horticulture with compassion, raising £1,750 for the … Read More
Ilminster Party on the Park Seeks Volunteers and Sponsors for 2024 Event Monday, July 28, 2025 ilminster charity community volunteers party park fundraising dogshow festival summer The Ilminster Party on the Park, a cherished annual event held on the Sunday of the August bank holiday, is gearing up for another memorable day filled with fun, community spirit, and charity fundraising. Since its inception … Read More
Somerset Rallies to Exceed £160,000 for St Margaret’s Hospice in Record Time Saturday, July 5, 2025 somerset fundraising hospice healthcare community charity volunteers donations support campaign The generosity of Somerset’s residents has shone brilliantly in support of St Margaret’s Hospice, as the campaign “Every Moment Counts” exceeded its £100,000 fundraising target within just 13 hours and reached an impressive … Read More