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An open invitation has been issued by the team at the Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine (BCRM) to anyone seeking fertility advice to attend a free Fertility Fair taking place from 10am-5pm on Saturday 10 September at their state-of-the-art clinic at 135 Aztec West, Bristol.
Thirty-seven works of art created by people with dementia living at a Bridgwater care home have been sold in an online auction, boosting the residents’ activities fund by over £100 and creating great excitement among the artists and their families and friends.
At the Castle School Sixth Form, part of CSET which encompasses both the Castle School in Thornbury and Marlwood School in Alveston, the average grade achieved across 148 students was a B for the A Level courses and a Distinction for the vocational courses, which are their best examination results to date.
Hambrook-based charity Empowering Futures has secured the funding to improve disabled access around their local care farm, with the installation of new wheelchair-accessible gates and paths now able to become a reality.
A unique series of free nature walks that help people deal with bereavement is being launched at a woodland burial venue near Bristol.
Residents of a Plymouth dementia care home will be enjoying the benefits of new interactive audio-visual technology around the home thanks to a sponsored cycle undertaken by staff and supporters.
As the end of the academic year draws near, news has been announced that phase one of the multi-million pound refurbishment programme at Marlwood School in Alveston, South Gloucestershire, has been completed on schedule and students are already making the most of the new bespoke design technology (DT) facilities.
The children who attend Mama Bear’s nursery and pre-school at Springhill Green in Plymouth have had a very exciting time preparing for and celebrating the 10th anniversary of the nursery being run as Mama Bear’s ahead of a well-attended summer garden party at the nursery on 6 July.
Residents at a specialist Wellington dementia care home have been enjoying all the fun of the seaside without the bother of making the journey, thanks to the dedication of the activities team at Camelot House and Lodge who recreated a raft of beach and holiday activities for people to enjoy in their own home.
Early years childcare provider Mama Bear’s Nursery and Pre-school, which has three settings in the Downend area, has announced it is to change to term-time bookings only in response to needs expressed by parents at its Stanbridge nursery in Downend.
The Mama Bear’s Day Nursery and Pre-school on Midvale Road, Paignton has gained a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating following its latest inspection which took place in April.
Residents and staff at a specialist Bridgwater dementia care home were delighted to welcome back members of the local Salvation Army band and have been having a joyous time revisiting favourite traditional hymns and songs.
The owner of a South West nursery group with 24 settings across Bristol, Somerset and Devon is urging school leavers and anyone looking at a change of career to consider entering the early years sector.
The Mama Bear’s Day Nursery & Pre-school in Totterdown has gained a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating following its latest inspection which took place in April.
A St George nursery is celebrating a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating following its latest inspection by the governing body.
Two Wellington care homes teamed up to arrange a special outing as part of their activity programmes for Dementia Action Week (15-22 May) treating residents to a trip to see the recently restored Wellington Memorial and learn about its history.
Praise has been pouring in from residents and staff of a Bridgwater dementia care home for the creative talents of maintenance man, Waldemar Perlik, who has conjured up an impressively authentic ice-cream cart using a few old bits of furniture and MDF, and a wheel from an old wheelchair.
Anyone needing help in dealing with the death of a loved one is being encouraged to come forward and access support available at Bristol Memorial Woodlands.
