A third charity superstore by St Peter’s Hospice has opened in Bristol.
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Bath residents considering fertility treatment have been invited to attend a free open evening at Sulis Hospital in Peasedown St John for an ‘Expert Insights’ evening on Tuesday 25 November, where the focus will be on helping audience members understand the potential solutions available if they are struggling to conceive.
Inspired by a woman who spent her summers in Carcassonne picking grapes and selling fruit at the local market, her son and a group of friends and family have completed a 1400-kilometre charity cycle ride from Oxfordshire to the south of France in her memory.
“No fines. No fuss. Just bring your books back” - that’s the message from Cornwall’s Library Service which is encouraging borrowers to return overdue books.
The independent charity – which looks after Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, and more – will celebrate UK teachers who make history exciting, inclusive and meaningful.
Bristol charity St Peter’s Hospice has launched an all-new fundraising event aimed at adrenaline-seekers and nature-lovers alike.
A popular service to mark All Souls Day will once again take place at Bristol Memorial Woodlands on Sunday 26 October.
This October half-term, from 25 October to 2 November 2025, the Dorset Museum & Art Gallery is inviting families to enjoy a week of spooky fun, creativity, and adventure. With a programme packed full of Halloween-themed trails, crafts, and eerie tales, there’s something for everyone to enjoy—and the best part is that kids go free.
Team’s work creating a total artificial heart device wins Overall Excellence in Engineering and University Team of the Year titles
Dorset’s brightest business brains have been honoured for two decades of supporting the local economy to grow and thrive.
The Booksellers Association has welcomed The Mysterious Bookcase, a new independent bookshop located in the heart of Westbourne Arcade, Bournemouth. The shop will open its doors on Saturday 11th October 2025, coinciding with Bookshop Day, at 6 Westbourne Arcade, in a beautiful Grade II listed building.
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.
Everyone is invited to celebrate Diwali with fireworks, dancing and delicious food at the University of Exeter.
Sedgemoor Crematorium will soon become a ‘super venue’, enabling bereaved families to experience immeasurable personalisation to their loved ones’ funeral service.