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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.
Bristol Airport celebrated its busiest month ever with more than 1.2 million customers using the Airport in August and many travelling on more fuel efficient and quieter aeroplanes.
Making the most of the sunshine available between recent autumn showers, a choir made up of residents from a dementia care home in Wellington decided to hold their most recent weekly rehearsal in the garden, complete with sunhats, sunscreen and cool drinks to keep their vocal chords lubricated.
The special connection between Queen Elizabeth II and the University of Exeter is being celebrated as part of a new exhibition to celebrate 70 years since she awarded its Royal Charter.
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.
Firebrand Brewing Co. is delighted to announce that its non-alcoholic hazy pale, Shorebreak, has won Double Gold at the International Non-Alcoholic Drinks Competition. This follows hot on the heels of being named Britain’s Best Non-Alcoholic Pale Ale at the World Beer Awards and puts it firmly on the world beer map.
On this year's Emergency Services Day - 9 September - residents at Camelot Care's Yeovil dementia care home Chestnut Lodge were visited by firefighters from Yeovil Fire Station.
One of Dorset’s affordable housing projects, Bridport Cohousing’s “Hazelmead” has been shortlisted for a prestigious award.
Local charity Sunflowers Suicide Support has announced the latest details of its flagship event, Glimmer of Light.
A new discount card scheme has been launched to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families.
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.
The University of Bristol is opening its doors on 20 and 21 September as part of the nationwide Heritage Open Days, offering the public a rare glimpse behind the scenes of some of its most historic and unique spaces.
