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Clarke Willmott announces support for limbcare charity
The personal injury team at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has announced its support for a charity which provides a better quality of life for amputees and the limb impaired.
Bristol's St Peter's Hospice wins prestigious national retail award
Peter’s Hospice has been named ‘Outstanding Charity Retailer’ at the 2025 Charity Retail Association Awards.
Padel power for St Peter's Hospice
Bristol business people are being invited to join an exciting charity tournament for one of the UK’s fastest growing sports – padel.
"It’s what she would have wanted": Josh’s ultra marathon challenge in memory of Nan
Whitchurch man Josh Galea is taking on the challenge of a lifetime, aiming to complete a solo ultra marathon in memory of his beloved Nan who helped raise him.
Air Ambulance Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Special Event at The Fleet Air Arm Museum
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance marked their 25th anniversary with a celebration like no other. Held on Friday the 20th of June at the iconic Fleet Air Arm Museum, the spectacular anniversary event brought together volunteers, former patients, crew members, and supporters to honour 25 years of saving lives across Dorset and Somerset.
65-year-old reaches Scotland after running 50 marathons along the coast
A retired banker who is striving to become the first man over the age of 60 to run the entire coastline of mainland Britain has reached Scotland as he completes his 50th consecutive day of running.
Bristol charity is real winner of football fundraiser
The Bristol-based Grand Appeal charity was the real winner of a fundraising football tournament played between teams from a dozen city hotels.
Fun day out by coach for children
A group of 32 children from four schools in Weston-super-Mare had a day out by coach as part of the Rotary Children’s Fun Day initiative.
Best friends trek 3,000km across New Zealand for St Peter's Hospice
Best friends Phoebe Hastings and Ross Tanner have completed an incredible journey across New Zealand, raising money for St Peter’s Hospice in memory of Phoebe’s father.
Padel power for St Peter's Hospice
Bristol business people are being invited to join an exciting charity tournament for one of the UK’s fastest growing sports – padel.
Charity walkers benefit from gifted transport at annual Mendip Challenge
Much-loved local charity Weston Hospicecare held its annual Mendip Challenge on Sunday 1 June and local business Bakers Dolphin once again provided transport for charity walkers.
Babyloss support service continues thanks to crematorium group
A Bristol-based pilot project to provide specialist counselling services for families experiencing baby loss is running for at least a further 12 months, thanks to Westerleigh Group.
St Peter's Hospice opens gardens to public for event
After a four-year hiatus St Peter’s Hospice opened its gardens to the public for a special event in September 2024. Now people are being invited to view the gardens in Summertime with a new open day set for Sunday 22 June.
St Peter's Hospice staff raise thousands at Great Bristol Run
A team of staff from local charity St Peter’s Hospice took on the Great Bristol Run this weekend and raised thousands for the organisation so close to their hearts.
Bristol Airport’s Local Community Fund and Diamond Fund awards £29,000 to Local Charities and Community Groups
Bristol Airport’s Local Community Fund and Diamond Fund has awarded £29,000 to 16 local charities and community groups across North Somerset and South Bristol at its first meeting this year.
Hoteliers have all the answers to help local charity
Teams of quizzers from 11 Bristol hotels came up with all the answers to raise £1,265 for the Brain Tumour Support charity.
Final call for cyclists to take part in Bristol to Paris challenge
Local charity St Peter’s Hospice has issued a call for keen cyclists to take part in a once-in-a-lifetime challenge which will see them pedal from the doors of the Hospice in Brentry to the city centre of Paris.
Zara completes 150-mile tribute to her father and St Peter's Hospice
A Bristol teacher has completed a 150-mile walk and cycle ride in memory of her late father, bringing to a close a decade-long challenge to raise money for the charity that supported him.
St Peter’s Hospice staff take on Great Bristol Run
A team of staff from local charity St Peter’s Hospice is taking on the Great Bristol Run in May to raise funds for the organisation so close to their hearts.