By Evie, 10 and Frankie, 10, Jill Dando News Correspondents Castle Batch Primary School children in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, took part in a transition day to meet new class staff and teachers. Transition day is a day at Castle Batch where you meet your new year teacher and new
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By Jill Dando News The Old Inn in Hutton Weston-super-Mare, Somerset is driving a fundraising effort for a new defibrillator. The campaign includes an Enthuse Page for donations, a £5 Bar Tab Competition, and a recent Music Fundraiser. Maya, the "Defib Dog Mascot," joined the team
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News Some £6,000 raised for mental health as 25 people abseil down the side of the biggest building in a town. The abseiled down Holy Trinity Church Tower in Nailsea, Somerset to raise funds for Wellspring. The event was a resounding success, generating an impressive £6,
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News A mental health counselling service has introduced two innovative programs: mobile counselling and nature-based therapy. Being out in nature is well known as being fabulous for mental well-being and is increasingly being used in therapy. Now Roving Marie provides an essential service by visiting
Charity
By Josh, Jill Dando News They say a golden key for happiness is gratitude – the power of giving thanks. The Donate For Defib Weston-super-Mare Project team in Somerset have been giving thanks galore after their 80's Charity Night at Tropicana Weston to raise funds for publicly
Charity
By Jill Dando News It’s a quite staggering coming together of the community and businesses to help feed 1000 children and families the whole of this summer. St. Paul's Church in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset is tackling child hunger this summer with its fun and friendly "
By Jill Dando News A colorful tapestry of local memories is set to make waves at the prestigious Festival of Quilts 2024. Earlier this year, Libraries Unlimited commissioned Devon-based textile artist, Allegra Galvin to work on an ambitious project across Brixham, Churston, Paignton and Torquay libraries. Her proposal, Social
Sport
By Oliver, 14, and Oscar, 14, Jill Dando News Correspondents Bella in Year 9 at Worle Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset was interviewed by England Rugby and subsequently was invited up to the Bristol Bears High Performance Centre. Bella was taken on a tour by Holly Aitchson
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By Jill Dando News In a world where 88% of UK workers report experience some sort of burnout in the last two years, Dr. Rangan Chatterjee's "Feel Better Live More" podcast offers a timely solution. This week's episode features Cal Newport, Georgetown University professor
People
By Music Correspondent Adam Hunter The skies were grey, the rain was falling hard, and the ground was muddy which made me wonder whether Shania Twain’s opening song “Don’t be stupid” had a point for me and the many thousand in their cowboy hats and ponchos being drenched.
Sport
By Jill Dando News Weston-super-Mare judoist, Lele Nairne, will be representing Team GB at this summer’s Olympics in Paris. Born and raised in Weston super-Mare and a former student of Priory Community School Academy Lele is an incredible athlete and has dedicated more than half of
By Jill Dando News Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, a zoo and conservation charity in North Somerset, is celebrating its silver anniversary with a historic offer for visitors to help during the tough economic climate. Home of the big zoo animals, Noah’s Ark has grown from a family farm
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By Ellise Hollie Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent "Rob Frank - Tell us a little about yourself" My name is Rob Franks and I'm 45 years old. I live in Poole, Dorset with my beautiful wife, 2 children Harry and Ollie, our 2 dogs Lexi and Murphy and our
Animals
By Jill Dando News With just under ONE MONTH to go before the competition closes for entries, just for a bit of fun, Comedy Wildlife today publishes a selection of its top entries from 2024 to date, including a three headed giraffe and a rather cool sloth. Now in its
schools
By Emily 13, Freya 14 and Kira 14, Jill Dando News Correspondents Students of The King Alfred School Academy’s Wilding Club visited Somerset Wildlands to learn more about biodiversity and to gather ideas for future projects. The club, which meets every Thursday after school during period 6, focuses on
By Jill Dando News Award-winning family attraction, The Grand Pier, is excited to announce its nomination for yet another award. This time, the business needs your help to secure a win! The Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare has been shortlisted for the "Favourite Seaside Places and Experience