Somerset Couple Celebrate Remarkable 80 Years of Marriage Tuesday, February 17, 2026 marriage longevity wartime love celebration anniversary carehome bupa valentine somerset A Somerset couple, Ray and Win Booth, are marking an extraordinary milestone: 80 years of marriage. Their journey began in 1943 during World War II and culminated in their wedding in 1946, making them one of the UK’s … Read More
Land Girl Celebrates 100 Years with Royal Birthday Wishes and Family Joy Sunday, November 9, 2025 landarmy worldwarii centenarian royaltribute resilience carehome family wartime celebration gardening Olivia Thornton Paget, fondly known as Peggy, a former World War II Land Girl, celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family, friends, and cherished memories. The milestone event took place at Ivybank House Care Home in … Read More
Wartime Tales Take on a Woolly Form at Sherborne Abbey’s Stunning Exhibition Tuesday, November 4, 2025 knitting wartime exhibition sherborne history remembrance d-day yarn britain poppies This November, Sherborne Abbey will host an extraordinary exhibition that brings Britain’s wartime experiences to life through the art of knitting. The Longest Yarn 2 – Britain at War features 80 exquisitely crafted knitted … Read More
Four-Metre Tapestry Celebrates Black WWII Heroes at Wells Cathedral Tuesday, November 4, 2025 wartime remembrance tapestry blackbritish wwii exhibition wellscathedral africandiaspora history art Wells Cathedral is set to showcase a remarkable four-metre tapestry that pays tribute to the Black British, Caribbean, and African service personnel who contributed valiantly during World War II. The tapestry, titled Tapestry … Read More
Veterans' Voices Resonate in Somerset's Remembrance at Wells Cathedral Sunday, October 12, 2025 wartime remembrance somerset veterans wellscathedral tribute music history commemoration legacy Wells Cathedral will come alive with music and memories on November 1 as Somerset marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War with a touching Festival of Remembrance. This significant event, organized by the … Read More
Sybil Tucker Celebrates 100 Years of Generous Volunteering and Fundraising Wednesday, August 27, 2025 volunteering fundraising charity community hospital celebration legacy starsappeal wartime breastunit Sybil Tucker, a stalwart volunteer and fundraiser for Salisbury Hospital’s Stars Appeal, recently celebrated her 100th birthday—a remarkable milestone marked by decades of selfless giving. For over 20 years, Sybil has been a … Read More