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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.
Work to get underway on major £15m Weston-super-Mare regeneration scheme
Contracts have been exchanged to enable works to begin on a £15 million development at a town centre site in Weston-super-Mare.
'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.
Community open day at West Wiltshire Crematorium
West Wiltshire Crematorium is looking forward to welcoming visitors to a community open day on Saturday 4 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.
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‘Sunshine space’ created with teddy bears' picnic
Residents at a Plymouth dementia care home said goodbye to summer with a fun-filled teddy bears’ picnic in the lounge at Butterfly Lodge.
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.
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.
Clarke Willmott Achieves Carbon Literacy Accreditation
National law firm Clarke Willmott has been awarded Bronze Carbon Literate Organisation status by the Carbon Literacy Project.
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.
Updated Eligibility Criteria for Bright Green Homes: Gas-Heated Houses Now Eligible
Bristol City Leap has announced an update to the eligibility criteria for the Bright Green Homes project.
Bristol University study shows menu competition nudges patients to choose greener, lower-fat meals
New research has shown hospital patients could reduce the carbon footprint and saturated fat content of their selected meals by up to almost a third – if the weekly menu featuring the same dishes is cleverly reorganised.