Charity
By Jill Dando News Portsmouth-based student Molly Fletcher, 21, is preparing to take on the Great South Run 5K race on 20th October with a deeply personal mission. In March 2023, Molly underwent open heart surgery at the age of just 20 – a life-altering experience that tested her physical and
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By Jill Dando News The charity, Somewhere to Go in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset is featured in a recent promotional video produced by the Ascot Group, highlighting its vital work and the increasing need for support. Founded 24 years ago with a National Lottery grant, Somewhere to Go has become a lifeline
People
By Jill Dando News Tenor Eric Cutler is set to take the lead role of Florestan in Beethoven's only opera, "Fidelio," from October 9-26. But he discovered his love for opera in the cornfields of Iowa, America. His family had an exchange student called Pablo from
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By Jill Dando News Around the world, a record 4.3 billion people helped someone they didn’t know, volunteered time or donated money to a good cause in the preceding month according to the Charities Aid Foundation’s World Giving Index 2024. The world’s most generous country is
Mental Health
By Mental Health Correspondent, Jill Dando News Wellspring Counselling is wanting community feedback after a staggering rise in the demand for their services. The North Somerset based organisation near Bristol, England is seeing overwhelming demand due to social factors including the cost-of-living crisis, lengthy NHS wait times, and the high
People
By Jill Dando News A Salvation Army Lifehouse has introduced some egg-cellent new residents – five chickens named after the Spice Girls. Booth House in Grimsby, UK which provides supported accommodation for up to 35 people who have been homeless, has built a chicken coop in the garden for Sporty, Ginger,
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News Wellspring Counselling is to host a "Celebrating Women Together" Awards Night. In response to the growing demand for mental health services in north Somerset, near Bristol, Wellspring Counselling is hosting a special fundraising event. The event will take place I’m 21st of September
Business
By Jill Dando News Branch staff from Nationwide in Milford Haven dove 10,000 feet through the skies over Swansea. Wales to raise over £3,000 for local children’s bereavement charity Sandy Bear. Anna Strudwick and Holly Goodridge work as customer representatives at the Milford Haven branch in Charles
People
By Jill Dando News Spurs supporters and local community groups faced off against each other in a tournament to raise money for Haringey Community Food Network (HCFN) on Saturday morning. The six-a-side action at Haringey Borough’s Coles Park Stadium was organised by Tottenham Hotspur Foundation, as part of the
Animals
By Jill Dando News Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, a Zoo and conservation charity in North Somerset near Bristol is giving all people called Noah free entry to their zoo to celebrate their 25 years serving people. Noah is now one of the top Baby Boy names in the UK
People
By Jill Dando News Weston-super-Mare‘s new MP Dan Aldridge has endorsed the local charity Donate for Defrib, praising their efforts to improve community health across the town. In a recent meeting, the Somerset MP discussed the charity's latest innovations and future developments. Donate for Defrib has made
People
By Charity Correspondent, Jill Dando News Fundraising Julie Lench and her son Alfie have completed a 320-mile, 11-day running challenge to raise funds for a charity and a young cancer sufferer to help him get vital overseas treatment. Julie and her 18 year-old-son Alfie Lismore-Pope finished their epic challenge on
Charity
By Jill Dando News On Samaritans Awareness Day, Central Co-op is thrilled to announce Samaritans as its new charity partner. As voted for by its Members and colleagues, Central Co-op will officially begin raising funds and awareness for the charity from October. Samaritans’ exceptional volunteers provide a safe and non-judgemental
People
By Jill Dando News A keen cyclist from The University of Manchester is taking to the saddle to raise money for an autism charity. Medical Law and Bioethics Lecturer Dr Jonathan Lewis, from Manchester University’s Department of Law and Centre for Social Ethics and Policy, is raising funds for
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News A mental health CEO has backed Government changes to the Mental Health Act and has now called for more urgent funding. The Government’s changes outlined in the King’s Speech will aim to bring the Mental Health Act "into the 21st century with people
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By Jill Dando News "This was the best day ever!" exclaimed Avram, age 6, his face beaming with joy. He was just one of the 174 students and teachers from Evergreen Primary Academy in Bristol who experienced a day of excitement at the iconic Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare.