Glastonbury Festival Funding Revitalizes Libraries at Two Somerset Primary Schools Wednesday, September 3, 2025 glastonbury literacy education somerset primaryschools libraries volunteers funding books community Glastonbury Festival’s community spirit has extended beyond the music stage, with volunteers raising £4,500 to upgrade library facilities and reading materials at two primary schools in Somerset. Croscombe Church of England … Read More
Major Grant Empowers Wells Community Network to Expand Volunteer Efforts Monday, September 1, 2025 wells community volunteers grant coronavirus network funding lottery support projects Wells Community Network (WCN) began as the Wells Coronavirus Network just before the lockdown in March 2020. What started with a small group of eight or nine concerned volunteers from local community groups meeting at … Read More
Modern Day Pilgrimage Raises Vital Funds for Vulnerable Communities Monday, September 1, 2025 humanitarian ukraine charity pilgrimage paramedic fundraising elderly disabilities volunteers conflict Nich Wolff is an extraordinary volunteer paramedic whose humanitarian efforts have spanned continents and crises. This year, Nich drove three ambulances packed with medical equipment over 1,600 miles across Europe to Ukraine. … Read More
Bridgwater Carnival Secures Future with Multi-Million Pound Regeneration Project Saturday, August 23, 2025 bridgwater carnival regeneration somerset construction workshops volunteers culture events festival Somerset Council has appointed Rigg Construction to lead a vital redevelopment project at the Bristol Road site where Bridgwater Carnival’s spectacular floats are crafted. The initiative aims to safeguard the future of … Read More
Discover the Hidden Wonders of Wild Chesil Nature Reserve Wednesday, August 20, 2025 chesil naturereserve wildlife birds conservation dorset ecology volunteers education marinelife Wild Chesil Nature Reserve, often overlooked by passersby, holds a wealth of natural surprises and ecological significance. Contrary to its seemingly barren appearance, Chesil Beach supports a thriving population of hares and … Read More
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