St Peter’s Hospice launches new festive fundraiser
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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.
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.
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.
65-year-old reaches Wales after completing 148 marathons along the British coast
A retired banker who is striving to become the first man over the age of 60 to cover the entire coastline of mainland Britain enters Wales as he completes his 148th consecutive marathon.
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.
Law firm becomes principal partner of Taunton Rugby Club for new season
A local law firm has renewed its long-standing partnership with Taunton Rugby Club, becoming the Taunton Titans’ principal partner for the upcoming 25/26 season.
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.
Air Ambulance’s 5K Twilight Shift a Huge Success
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA) hosted its fourth annual 5K Twilight Shift on Saturday 5th July, bringing together supporters from across the region for a wonderful evening of fun and fitness.
When the game ends: Divorce in the world of sports
Chris Longbottom, partner and head of the family and divorce team at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, looks at divorce in the world of professional sports.
Padel power for St Peter's Hospice
Bristol business people are being invited to join an exciting charity tournament for one of the UK’s fastest growing sports – padel.
"It’s what she would have wanted": Josh’s ultra marathon challenge in memory of Nan
Whitchurch man Josh Galea is taking on the challenge of a lifetime, aiming to complete a solo ultra marathon in memory of his beloved Nan who helped raise him.
65-year-old reaches Scotland after running 50 marathons along the coast
A retired banker who is striving to become the first man over the age of 60 to run the entire coastline of mainland Britain has reached Scotland as he completes his 50th consecutive day of running.
Bristol charity is real winner of football fundraiser
The Bristol-based Grand Appeal charity was the real winner of a fundraising football tournament played between teams from a dozen city hotels.
Best friends trek 3,000km across New Zealand for St Peter's Hospice
Best friends Phoebe Hastings and Ross Tanner have completed an incredible journey across New Zealand, raising money for St Peter’s Hospice in memory of Phoebe’s father.
Padel power for St Peter's Hospice
Bristol business people are being invited to join an exciting charity tournament for one of the UK’s fastest growing sports – padel.
Chair yoga helps residents keep flexible
Residents at a Wellington care home have been making the most of the flexibility offered by online exercise classes to work on their own flexibility by taking part in chair yoga.
St Peter's Hospice staff raise thousands at Great Bristol Run
A team of staff from local charity St Peter’s Hospice took on the Great Bristol Run this weekend and raised thousands for the organisation so close to their hearts.
Experts at the University of Exeter will work alongside Nike, and elite runner Faith Kipyegon to support her historic bid to become the first female to run a sub-four-minute mile.