Students studying Countryside Management in Year 1 and 2 of their BTEC Diploma at Bridgwater College have completed practical work at Westhay Moor National Nature Reserve on the Avalon Marshes as part of an ongoing schedule of works to support Somerset Wildlife Trust’s work in that area. Full story: Read more
Bridging The Generation Gap – Somerset Wildlife Trust Recognises Two Special Fundraisers
The work of Somerset Wildlife Trust across the county and the public’s love of wildlife bridged the generation gap today as the organisation said thank you to two wonderful fundraisers: Netta Joan Morgan celebrated her 100th birthday in February and, instead of accepting any gifts at her birthday party, she and her family elected to ask guests to make a donation to Somerset Wildlife Trust which amounted to £215. Full story: Read more
Southern Co-op Funeralcare Holds Charity Hand Carwash Raising Over £200 for Disabled Children
The Southern Co-operative Funeralcare branches in Shaftesbury and Gillingham hosted a hand car wash with tea and cake to raise over £235 for the disabled children’s charity, Whizz-Kidz. The funeral home colleagues and volunteers scrubbed cars, campervans and even a tractor outside the Shaftesbury funeral home on Salisbury Road, whilst the owners waited in the comfort of the branch with hot tea and fresh, homemade cakes. Full story: Read more