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Planting progresses at North Dorset waste site to boost biodiversity and support nature recovery
Thousands of trees and hedgerows planted on a former field in Blandford are already taking root, creating new habitats and supporting wildlife as work continues to construct a modern waste management facility for North Dorset.
New 'Caroline Quentin' rose launched in support of St Peter’s Hospice
A beautiful new rose has been launched by garden experts Thompson & Morgan, named in honour of actress, presenter and passionate gardener Caroline Quentin, and in support of Bristol charity St Peter’s Hospice.
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance launch public consultation on new Yeovil base
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA) has launched a public consultation on plans to develop a new operational base at the Leonardo Helicopters site in Yeovil.
the BookCellar opens at 100 Stokes Croft
The BookCellar, a new independent bookshop and wine bar, opens at 10 am on Friday 8th May at 100 Stokes Croft, Bristol. Founded by husband and wife team, Tom and Claire Bartley, the BookCellar builds on the city’s strong indie bookselling scene with a place people can stay a bit longer to enjoy their book with a glass of wine, beer, or hot drink.
Retro seventies fun for Chestnut Lodge residents
Residents at Yeovil’s Chestnut Lodge Nursing Home enjoyed a nostalgic trip down memory lane to the 1970s with a special theme day featuring music and fashions that sparked some great memories.
Dorset calls on employers of all sizes to open doors to young people
More than 100 people from across Dorset businesses, including Dorset Council, came together this week to explore how they can play a bigger role in helping young people prepare for work, as national changes reshape how work experience is delivered in schools.
Sports organisations need to begin preparing now for new legislation aimed at stamping out the touting and unauthorised reselling of tickets, according to national law firm Clarke Willmott.
University of Bristol student wins free accommodation worth £12,000 at Timber yard
A first-year law student at the University of Bristol has won a competition to receive an academic year of free accommodation at new student development Timber Yard.
MP Darren Jones officially opens neewly refurbished offices at St Peter's Hospice
St Peter’s Hospice has officially unveiled its newly refurbished first-floor offices at its Brentry site in Bristol, with local MP Darren Jones attending to formally open the improved space.
Clarke Willmott supports Action for Brain Injury Week
National law firm Clarke Willmott is supporting Action for Brain Injury Week this week to raise awareness of the often invisible challenges of brain injuries.
Couple has baby after vasectomy
A Royal Wotton Bassett couple who met at work have just become parents to a baby daughter despite a vasectomy carried out during the husband’s first marriage, thanks to a gift from the wife’s father.
Plymouth care home proves commitment to quality care to the end
For the fifth time running a team of dedicated colleagues at specialist dementia care home Butterfly Lodge in Plymouth have had their accreditation renewed in recognition of the excellence of their end-of-life (EOL) care in accordance with St Luke’s Hospice Six Steps + programme.
Staff from several Bristol hotels took to the city’s streets last weekend to raise money for several charities which work in and around the city.
New resources support individuals and families with end-of-life planning and bereavement
Two informative booklets have been developed in partnership with North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT), Gentle Dusk and Bristol Memorial Woodland Trust to support individuals and families navigating end-of-life decisions and bereavement by offering clear, compassionate guidance at some of life’s most challenging moments.
Integrating eco-therapy into hospice care: why spring offers a timely opportunity
In hospice care, experiences of time often shift. For patients and families facing dying and loss, time can feel slowed, suspended or suddenly accelerated. Seasonal change can therefore take on heightened meaning, acting as a marker of transition, uncertainty, and, for some, survival.
Work experience student works way up to senior management role
One of the South West’s most established public relations agencies has undergone a management restructuring with a long serving team member taking on a senior management post.
New research reveals people’s preferences for funerals
New research commissioned by Westerleigh Group has revealed that attended funerals are “essential” for saying a proper goodbye to a loved one and that there is a huge preference for personalised services.
Failing to consider the legal impact of one partner stepping back from work to raise children could cost couples dearly if the relationship breaks down.
Hospice gardens open to public for summer event following last year's sell out
A popular event which sees the beautiful gardens at St Peter’s Hospice open to the public, is returning this June.