St Peter’s Hospice launches new festive fundraiser
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Help get the Hayden Princess steaming again
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery has launched a community fundraising appeal to secure the future of one of its most remarkable artefacts – the Hayden Princess, a grand 1901 steam traction engine weighing in at an impressive 11 tonnes. The campaign aims to raise £3,500 to fund urgent engine repairs that will keep this much-loved giant steaming for generations to come.
Pedalling for Paul
Two South Gloucestershire friends are saddling up for a Bristol-to-Barcelona cycle ride in a tribute to a local man cared for at St. Peter’s Hospice.
St Peter's Hospice opens doors to first Community Hub
Bristol’s only adult hospice has opened the doors on its first Community Hub which aims to reach more people, earlier in their end-of-life journey, and provide much needed support.
'Incredibly Moving’ Gathering Held in Memory of Loved Ones
The annual Glimmer of Light event, organised by Sunflowers Suicide Support and hosted at Bristol Memorial Woodlands, was described as “incredibly moving” after more than 40 people braved torrential rain and stormy weather to come together in remembrance of loved ones lost to suicide.
Last chance to walk to remember
The St Peter’s Hospice Walk to Remember returns for the last time on Sunday 5 October.
St Peter's Hospice launches new event with extreme 24 Peaks Challenge
Bristol charity St Peter’s Hospice has launched an all-new fundraising event aimed at adrenaline-seekers and nature-lovers alike.
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St Peter's Hospice announces launch of new community hub service
Bristol’s only adult hospice has announced the launch of a new Community Hub service which aims to reach more people, earlier in their end-of-life journey, and provide much needed support.
Walk for Wellbeing to showcase the best of Bristol
A ‘Walk for Wellbeing’ will showcase some of central Bristol’s most scenic sights next month while raising funds for the Hospitality Action charity.
Couple Sets Off on 7,300-Mile Walk Around Mainland Britain to Raise £10,000 for Air Ambulance
Over a two-year journey, Zoe Langley-Wathen and Mike Langley aim to raise £10,000 for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, all while championing the message that adventure has no age limit.
A University of Exeter Cornwall team has received two grants totalling £1.45 million to understand and remediate the effects of climate change at a microbiological level.
Art exhibition to showcase talent and raise funds for hospice
A special art exhibition will be held at St Peter’s Hospice in Brentry, showcasing inspiring work created by patients and the staff who care for them.
Suicide charity's 'Glimmer of Light' event announced for 2025
Local charity Sunflowers Suicide Support has announced the latest details of its flagship event, Glimmer of Light.
Bristol Airport Employees Raise £87,000 for Great Western Air Ambulance Charity Following Epic 160-Mile Bike Ride
A determined team of cyclists from Bristol Airport have successfully completed a gruelling 160-mile bike ride from The Brunel Museum in London to Bristol Airport, raising an incredible £87,000 for the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC), the Airport’s Charity Partner.
St Peter's Hospice encourages quality donations as part of sustainable September campaign
Bristol charity St Peter’s Hospice is highlighting the importance of high-quality donations this month as part of its Sustainable September campaign.
Put your walking boots on for Walk to Remember
A charity walk that has raised more than £317,000 for Bristol’s St Peter’s Hospice over the past 20-years, returns for the last time on Sunday, October 5.
Iconic Landmarks Light Up in Support of Air Ambulance Week
Air Ambulance Week 2025 takes place on Monday 8th to Sunday 14th September, and is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the UK’s 21 air ambulance charities, and the life-saving work they carry out.
Military engineers join forces to raise funds for care home sensory garden
Members of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) corps have ‘geared up’ to donate £200 towards a sensory garden at a Somerset nursing home.
Air Ambulance's ‘100 Miles in October’ Challenge is Back for 2025!
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance is excited to announce the return of its incredibly popular 100 Miles in October Challenge. The challenge invites participants of all ages and abilities to walk, run, swim, cycle, or hop their way to 100 miles throughout the month of October, all while raising vital funds for the charity’s life-saving service.