Somerset Community Foundation’s Surviving Winter campaign is off to a great start with over 10% of the £100,000 target already raised! Thanks to readers like you who have donated their Winter Fuel Payments, hundreds of vulnerable pensioners across Somerset will be protected from the harsh effects of fuel poverty, loneliness and isolation this winter. Full story: Read more
FLIP OUT SOMERSET ANNOUNCES NEW ACTIVITIES IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS
Somerset’s recently-opened trampoline venue, Flip Out, has revealed its new programme of activities in time for the busy Christmas period. Since opening last month, the trampoline and adventure centre in Wellington has been extremely popular, with all sessions sold out at half term. Full story: Read more
Continued home fire safety visits for Careline customers after funding support
South Somerset District Council’s Careline service has teamed up with Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue service (DSFRS) to promote home safety this Christmas. Careline and the Fire Service have each contributed funding to enable vulnerable people across South Somerset access to the installation of free Careline-linked telecare type Smoke Detectors. This supports the free Home Fire Safety advice and visits that are already available from DSFRS. Full story: Read more