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Historic chest linked to Somerset’s Hungerford dynasty to go under the hammer
Sep 27

Sep 27 Historic chest linked to Somerset’s Hungerford dynasty to go under the hammer

Loop South West
Arts, Culture, Events, Heritage, History, Lifestyle, News

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
Sep 27

Sep 27 Care event puts Cornwall's care sector on the map

Loop South West
Business, Care, Awards, Celebrity, Culture, Events, Health, Lifestyle, News, Local Authority

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
Sep 27

Sep 27 St Peter's Hospice opens doors to first Community Hub

Loop South West
Care, Culture, Charity, Health, Lifestyle, News

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
Sep 26

Sep 26 Work to get underway on major £15m Weston-super-Mare regeneration scheme

Loop South West
Business, Care, Development, Lifestyle, News, Property, Sport, Local Authority, Heritage

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
Sep 26

Sep 26 'Incredibly Moving’ Gathering Held in Memory of Loved Ones

Loop South West
Business, Care, Culture, Events, Lifestyle, News, Charity

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
Sep 26

Sep 26 A record 1.2 million passengers used Bristol Airport last month

Loop South West
Business, Attractions, Culture, Lifestyle, News, Travel

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
Sep 25

Sep 25 Last chance to walk to remember

Loop South West
Care, Charity, Culture, Events, Finance, Health, Lifestyle, News, Sport

The St Peter’s Hospice Walk to Remember returns for the last time on Sunday 5 October.

Community open day at West Wiltshire Crematorium
Sep 24

Sep 24 Community open day at West Wiltshire Crematorium

Loop South West
Business, News, Lifestyle, Events

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
Sep 23

Sep 23 St Peter's Hospice launches new event with extreme 24 Peaks Challenge

Loop South West
Care, Charity, Culture, Events, Health, Lifestyle, News, Sport, Travel

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
Sep 23

Sep 23 Care home garden is alive to the sound of music

Loop South West
Business, Care, Culture, Health, Lifestyle, News

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.

Sep 22
Sep 22 Volunteer Open Day at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery Showcases Local Opportunities

Loop South West
Arts, Attractions, Charity, History, Hospitality, Heritage, Lifestyle, News, Recruitment

Do you want to make a difference in your local community, meet new friends, and discover fresh opportunities?

‘Sunshine space’ created with teddy bears' picnic
Sep 22

Sep 22 ‘Sunshine space’ created with teddy bears' picnic

Loop South West
Business, Lifestyle, News

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
Sep 21

Sep 21 St Peter's Hospice announces launch of new community hub service

Loop South West
Care, Health, Lifestyle, News, Charity

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.

Sep 20
Sep 20 Cornish continued to be used throughout the 19th century – long after the death of Dolly Pentreath - new book shows

Loop South West
Culture, Education, Heritage, History, Lifestyle, News

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
Sep 20

Sep 20 Clarke Willmott Achieves Carbon Literacy Accreditation

Loop South West
Awards, Business, Legal, Lifestyle, News

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
Sep 19

Sep 19 Bridgwater care home recommended for national Care Home of the Year Award

Loop South West
Care, Culture, Lifestyle, News, Awards, Business

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
Sep 18

Sep 18 Queen Elizabeth II’s special connection with University of Exeter celebrated in new exhibition

Loop South West
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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
Sep 18

Sep 18 Updated Eligibility Criteria for Bright Green Homes: Gas-Heated Houses Now Eligible

Loop South West
Environment, Finance, Health, Lifestyle, Local Authority, News, Science & Nature, Technology

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
Sep 18

Sep 18 Bristol University study shows menu competition nudges patients to choose greener, lower-fat meals

Loop South West
Care, Lifestyle, News, Education

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.

Walk for Wellbeing to showcase the best of Bristol
Sep 18

Sep 18 Walk for Wellbeing to showcase the best of Bristol

Loop South West
Business, Care, Charity, Events, Food & Drink, Hospitality, Lifestyle, News, Travel

A ‘Walk for Wellbeing’ will showcase some of central Bristol’s most scenic sights next month while raising funds for the Hospitality Action charity.

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