Free School Meals Scheme to Expand, Offering Crucial Support to Children in Poverty Thursday, June 5, 2025 freeschoolmeals childpoverty education nutrition universalcredit government schools children poverty wellbeing The UK government has announced a significant expansion of the free school meals scheme, set to take effect from September 2026. Currently, all children in England receive free school meals up to the end of Year 2, with … Read More
Men's Mental Health Charity Andys Man Club Launches New Support Group in Taunton Sunday, June 1, 2025 mentalhealth mensupport peerhelp wellbeing charity taunton andysmanclub suicideprevention supportgroup mentalwellness A new peer-to-peer support group for men is set to open in Taunton next month, providing a welcoming and confidential environment for men over 18 to share their mental health challenges without judgment. This initiative is … Read More
Disused Farm Transformed into a Thriving Mental Health Haven Saturday, May 31, 2025 mentalhealth rehabilitation occupationaltherapy horticulture community wellbeing volunteering recovery nature empowerment At Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke in Weston-Super-Mare, a once-forgotten farm has been revitalized into a vibrant sanctuary fostering growth, learning, and wellbeing. This mental health hospital, located on Beach Road, is home to … Read More
Disused Farm at Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke Revitalized into a Thriving Therapeutic Sanctuary Saturday, May 31, 2025 mentalhealth rehabilitation occupationaltherapy community horticulture wellbeing recovery therapy volunteering transformation At Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke in Weston-super-Mare, a remarkable transformation has taken place. What was once a disused and overgrown farm has been revitalized into a vibrant space dedicated to healing, learning, and community … Read More
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