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Knitters create ‘fish’-tastic aquarium for care home
Sep 23

Sep 23 Knitters create ‘fish’-tastic aquarium for care home

Loop South West
Care, Covid, News

Lockdown knitters in Somerset have been clicking their needles to create an aquarium with a difference for residents at a care home in Wellington.

Bristol cancer charity announces proposed restructure
Sep 22

Sep 22 Bristol cancer charity announces proposed restructure

Loop South West
Charity, News, Covid, Care

Bristol cancer charity, Penny Brohn UK, has announced a proposed restructure in an effort to protect front-line services in response to the impact of COVID-19 on its fundraising and income generation.

Mama Bear's Nursery voted best in Torquay
Sep 19

Sep 19 Mama Bear's Nursery voted best in Torquay

Loop South West
Care, Business, News

Mama Bear’s Day Nursery and Pre-School has been named the best day nursery in Torquay by a leading national guide.

Children in Dorset will be asked to wear face coverings on buses from Monday
Sep 18

Sep 18 Children in Dorset will be asked to wear face coverings on buses from Monday

Loop South West
Covid, Care, News, Local Authority, Travel

Young people will be asked to wear face coverings, unless they are exempt.

Bristol hoteliers issue new call for Government support
Sep 18

Sep 18 Bristol hoteliers issue new call for Government support

Loop South West
Attractions, Business, Covid, Hospitality, News

Hoteliers in Bristol say more Government support is urgently needed to protect the long-term future of their businesses in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Two new events aimed at helping people deal with bereavement
Sep 17

Sep 17 Two new events aimed at helping people deal with bereavement

Loop South West
Care, Education, Events, News

Two new virtual events have been planned by bereavement experts to help members of the public and healthcare professionals better understand and deal with issues around death and dying.

Safe singing to boost the spirits
Sep 15

Sep 15 Safe singing to boost the spirits

Loop South West
Attractions, Arts, Covid, Events, News

The community choir run in the New Room in Bristol, also known as John Wesley’s Chapel, has resumed its normal Wednesday lunchtime slot, meeting online in order to achieve the safest possible operation.

New Covid-19 guidance brings welcome clarity for the hospitality sector
Sep 13

Sep 13 New Covid-19 guidance brings welcome clarity for the hospitality sector

Loop South West
Business, Covid, Food & Drink, Hospitality, News

Hospitality businesses could be hit for six if they fall foul of the latest government pandemic legislation.

Call for designs for Westerleigh Group’s Covid-19 Memorials
Sep 12

Sep 12 Call for designs for Westerleigh Group’s Covid-19 Memorials

Loop South West
Covid, News

Aspiring artists, school children, retired people and creative folk of all ages in the South West are being given a chance to have their names etched in history.

September term kicks off with 10th anniversary celebrations for Taunton nursery
Sep 11

Sep 11 September term kicks off with 10th anniversary celebrations for Taunton nursery

Loop South West
Business, Care, Education, News

A Taunton day nursery had cause for double celebrations this week as it marked the start of the September term and its 10th anniversary.

Free electric vehicle loans for Bristol businesses
Sep 10

Sep 10 Free electric vehicle loans for Bristol businesses

Loop South West
Business, Environment, Local Authority, News, Travel

Businesses in Bristol are set to enjoy free electric vehicle loans thanks to a £3m grant secured by Bristol City Council.

Businesses must plan ahead for likely Autumn tax changes
Sep 10

Sep 10 Businesses must plan ahead for likely Autumn tax changes

Loop South West
Business, Finance, Politics, News

The Chancellor's Summer Statement saw the introduction of a number of measures aimed at supercharging the UK ailing economy - and soon all eyes will be on Rishi Sunak's Autumn Budget. Giving careful consideration to certain areas, before taxes start to rise, could bring real benefits to business owners in the long-term.

2020 English National Surfing Championships set to be completed
Sep 7

Sep 7 2020 English National Surfing Championships set to be completed

Loop South West
Attractions, Covid, Events, News, Sport, Travel

Surfing England has announced that the majority of the remaining divisions of the 2020 Caravan and Motorhome Club English National Surfing Championships will run on 10th – 11th October 2020 at Watergate Bay, Cornwall.

Award-winning creative producer to lead £5m Lantern Project as part of concert hall’s transformation
Sep 4

Sep 4 Award-winning creative producer to lead £5m Lantern Project as part of concert hall’s transformation

Loop South West
Arts, Attractions, Development, News

Bristol Music Trust have announced the appointment of an award-winning Bristol artist and curator as creative producer to lead a key part of their National Lottery supported Lantern Project.

Staycations providing vital business boost for hotel group
Sep 3

Sep 3 Staycations providing vital business boost for hotel group

Loop South West
Business, Hospitality, Travel, News

A surge of staycation bookings has given a UK hotel group a vital business boost as its sites re-opened their doors to the general public following the easing of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.

Property agents appointed at Greenbank development
Sep 2

Sep 2 Property agents appointed at Greenbank development

Loop South West
Development, News, Property

Residential and commercial estate agents have been appointed by Generator South West for the greatly anticipated Greenbank development, The Chocolate Factory, which is all set to launch this Autumn.

“We felt so safe” say Bakers Dolphin passengers
Sep 1

Sep 1 “We felt so safe” say Bakers Dolphin passengers

Loop South West
Hospitality, News, Covid, Business, Attractions, Travel

Some of the first passengers to take a Bakers Dolphin coach holiday since Covid-19 restrictions were relaxed say they felt extremely safe and enjoyed the experience so much they’ve already booked their next one.

Clarke Willmott’s longest serving employee retires
Aug 30

Aug 30 Clarke Willmott’s longest serving employee retires

Loop South West
News, Business, Legal

A personal assistant at law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has retired after 47 years of service.

Aug 29
Aug 29 Temporary high street measures start to wind-down In Dorset

Loop South West
Covid, Business, Local Authority, News

Temporary pedestrian and traffic measures put in place across the Dorset Council area to help with social distancing will start to be removed as the summer season draws to an end.

SWEET SUPPORT: CONTRACTOR ANNOUNCES £5,000 INVESTMENT FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY
Aug 28

Aug 28 SWEET SUPPORT: CONTRACTOR ANNOUNCES £5,000 INVESTMENT FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY

Loop South West
News, Development, Charity

The community of Greenbank, Bristol is set to benefit from financial investment from local firm Sweet Construct as part of a new initiative that will help fund local community groups and projects in the area.

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