Heads Up Somerset Returns with New Charity Hike to Support Mental Health Tuesday, May 20, 2025 mentalhealth charitableevent somerset fundraising awareness community hiking support wellbeing outdoors Mental health challenges affect one in six adults in Somerset, yet services remain underfunded and stretched thin. Recognising this pressing need, Heads Up Somerset is once again rallying the community to support those … Read More
Exmoor Launches Two-Week Festival Celebrating Wildlife and Wellbeing Friday, May 16, 2025 exmoor nature festival wildlife wellbeing conservation family events birds fungi Exmoor National Park is set to host its much-anticipated two-week Exmoor Nature Festival, starting Saturday, May 17, and running through Sunday, June 1. With over 50 events planned, the festival offers a unique opportunity … Read More
Sherborne Community Revives Green Shed to Launch Men's Shed Project Tuesday, April 22, 2025 sherborne men's shed green shed community connection craft wellbeing initiative forum project A new initiative is taking shape in Sherborne, as plans to launch a Men’s Shed in the town are laid bare. The project will be discussed at a public forum hosted at Castle Gardens on Thursday, April 24, from 11am to 12:30pm in … Read More
Flamenco Inspires Joy at Weston-super-Mare Care Home Wednesday, April 16, 2025 flamenco joy connection care home wellbeing creativity dementia workshop community collaboration Residents at Dewdown House in Weston-super-Mare traded their slippers for castanets during a recent flamenco dancing workshop, part of a new wellbeing initiative at the Salvation Army-run care home. The initiative, a … Read More
Backwell Locals Support Councillor's Mental Health Sabbatical Tuesday, February 11, 2025 backwell councillor mentalhealth sabbatical community support wellbeing parishcouncil local defence The community in Backwell has come together to support their district councillor, Bridget Petty, after the parish council called on her to resign due to her taking a lengthy leave of absence to focus on her mental health. … Read More
Teen Overcomes Cancer with Support from Charity Tuesday, September 17, 2024 teen cancer charity support mental wellbeing childhood awareness young lives vs cancer somerset Amelie Williams, an aspiring gymnast and beat-boxer from Somerset, faced a life-altering experience when she was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 11. It was a sudden transition from an active lifestyle to undergoing a … Read More