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.
Westerleigh Group launches new podcast series to get people talking
Death and funerals remain subjects that people are often reluctant to talk about – but all that could soon change, thanks to a new podcast series being launched by Westerleigh Group.
Everyone is invited to celebrate Diwali with fireworks, dancing and delicious food at the University of Exeter.
Louise Brown to Champion IFFS More Joy Campaign
Louise Brown, the world's first IVF baby, has joined a global initiative as an ambassador, helping to raise awareness of falling fertility rates and the need for better access to care. The 47-year-old from Bristol has joined the International Federation of Fertility Societies (IFFS) as a champion for the organisation’s More Joy campaign.
Older women turn up the volume on WASPI: The NaNaz debut single '60 Lies'
South Wales punk band The NaNaz have released their first single, ‘60 Lies’, in support of the WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) campaign. The powerful track and video highlight the injustice faced by 3 million women who lost up to five years of pension entitlement.
Historic chest linked to Somerset’s Hungerford dynasty to go under the hammer
A rare Medieval chest previously owned by the Hungerford family and housed in their ancestral home of Farleigh Castle in Somerset, is heading to auction.
Care event puts Cornwall's care sector on the map
An event that recognised Cornwall’s care sector was hailed a huge success last week with awards given to care workers whose achievements shone above the rest.
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.
A record 1.2 million passengers used Bristol Airport last month
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.
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.
Care home garden is alive to the sound of music
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.
Cornish continued to be used throughout the 19th century and did not become extinct with the death of Dolly Pentreath in 1777, a new book shows.
Bridgwater care home recommended for national Care Home of the Year Award
A specialist dementia care home in Bridgwater has been nominated as ‘Care Home of the Year’ by the assessor who inspected the team’s approach to end of life care.
Queen Elizabeth II’s special connection with University of Exeter celebrated in new exhibition
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.
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.
Cornish Firebrand Brewing Co.'s Shorebreak wins double gold at the International non-alcoholic drinks competition
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.
Emergency Services Day
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.