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People power drives independent housebuilder
Staff from Chipping Sodbury-based Redcliffe Homes switched their focus for one day from house-building to team-building.
Wild swimmers, surfers and paddlers wanted to help identify pollution risks in rivers and sea
People who spend time in natural waters are being invited to join two University of Exeter studies to help researchers understand and protect people from the health risks related to pollution.
White Care Group celebrate St Benedict’s milestone anniversary
St Benedict’s, a family-run nursing home in Glastonbury, blasted off its 40th anniversary celebrations with rhythms provided by local band The Celtic Spaceship.
Delilah and Lightning bring unbridled joy to care home residents
Two new friendly faces trotted into Avalon care home in Bridgwater to meet residents for a special afternoon of animal therapy.
Anniversary service at Sedgemoor Crematorium
A special Thanksgiving Service is taking place at Sedgemoor Crematorium this month to commemorate 10 years of service to the bereaved in the surrounding communities.
Residents, their families and staff at a Shepton Mallet residential home have been by holding a barbecue in the garden at St Cecilia.
Twilight services at Sedgemoor Crematorium
Sedgemoor Crematorium is expanding the funeral options it offers to local families by introducing new twilight services.
Cornwall crematorium supports cancer charity
A charity which helps children and young people with cancer get the right support at the right time has received a helping hand from Treswithian Downs Crematorium.
The significance of international post and prenups for professional athletes
Post and prenuptial agreements have become an essential consideration for couples entering into marriage, providing a clear framework for financial arrangements and asset protection.
Pride Open Evening: Having a baby with donor sperm
Following on from Pride Month, would-be same-sex parents who will require donor sperm to conceive a baby can learn more about the pathways to parenthood at a free open evening on Wednesday, 3 July, at the Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine (BCRM) at Aztec West.
Tribute at Memorial Woodlands to the fallen
More than 200 people attended a service commemorating men and women who have lost their lives serving their country at Bristol Memorial Woodlands, near Alveston.
Bakers Dolphin supports challenge for local hospice
Weston Hospicecare’s annual Mendip Challenge took place on Sunday 2 June and local business Bakers Dolphin once again provided much-needed transport for charity walkers.
Pupil and resident get-togethers 'sparking joy'
Regular visits by pupils of Northgate Primary School in Bridgwater to a neighbouring dementia care home are ‘sparking joy’ all round according to their teachers and the care workers at Avalon Nursing Home.
Over 100 new trees planted at Bristol woodland
Over 100 new trees have been planted at Bristol Memorial Woodlands, near Thornbury, as the latest phase in the creation of the 100-acre site is completed.
Hoteliers want show of support ahead of General Election
Hoteliers in Bristol say politicians who want their votes in next month’s General Election need to show significant more support for the hospitality sector.
Redcliffe Homes opens show home at Old Sodbury development
Locally-based housebuilder Redcliffe Homes have launched their latest development, Dyrham View at Old Sodbury.
D-Day mini concert for St Benedicts residents
Residents at a specialist dementia care home in Glastonbury have been enjoying a sing-along at a mini concert which has taken place at their home to mark the anniversary of the D-Day Landings.
Paying tribute to fathers at Westerleigh Group’s crematoria
Westerleigh Group’s crematoria are inviting families to visit them around Father’s Day to honour the lives of their loved ones in the peaceful setting of their grounds.
Tribute to long-serving staff at Shepton Mallet care home
A group of seven care workers who have clocked up an impressive 83 years of service between them, working at a residential home in Shepton Mallet, have been recognised for their dedication, care and commitment by the management team.