Avon Valley Railway Overcomes Fraud with Community Support Monday, May 5, 2025 railway fraud community bristol fundraising volunteers recovery resilience heritage festival The Avon Valley Railway in Bristol has been on a path to recovery following a devastating £50,000 fraud incident that shook the volunteer-led heritage site to its core. Roger Eynon, chairman of the Avon Valley Railway … Read More
700 drivers warned in Dorset speeding crackdown Friday, April 25, 2025 dorset speeding crackdown drivers warning road safety volunteers operation community In a concerted effort to enhance road safety, hundreds of drivers in Dorset have been issued with advisory letters following a week-long speeding operation. The initiative, conducted in collaboration with Dorset Police, saw … Read More
Local volunteers tackle overflowing bins at Wells' popular tourist spot Thursday, April 24, 2025 wells somerset volunteers community spirit cleanliness advocacy council tourism environment Residents of Wells, Somerset, were fed up with the sight of an overloaded bin outside the Bishop’s Palace, which was left unemptied and spilling waste onto the grounds. In a commendable show of community spirit, local … Read More
Urgent Plea: Cheddar Scouts in Search of New Leaders Wednesday, April 9, 2025 cheddar scouts leaders volunteers urgent somerset children outdoor activities closure In the age of technology, gaming, and social media, the 1st Cheddar Scouts group in Somerset faces a pressing issue. The group urgently needs new leaders due to the overwhelming interest of children wanting to join. With the … Read More
Restoring Historic Site to Create Bat Haven and Green Space Monday, April 7, 2025 volunteers conservation biodiversity regeneration wildlife habitat glastonbury historic site sustainability community A dedicated team of volunteers came together on March 23 to tackle conservation efforts at Glastonbury’s historical Baily’s Buildings site. The main focus of their efforts was the planting of trees to establish a … Read More
Restoring Baily’s Buildings: Volunteers Create Dark Corridor for Bats Monday, April 7, 2025 volunteers conservation regeneration wildlife bats glastonbury heritage development community ecology Volunteers in Glastonbury came together on Sunday, March 23, to plant trees and create a dark corridor for bats at the historic Baily’s Buildings site. This initiative forms part of the wider regeneration project for the … Read More