A Syrian refugee supported by Taunton based charity CHARIS refugees features in the Christmas edition of the BBC’s Countryfile programme. Abdullah Al Boukan came to Somerset with his family in 2017 as part of the UK government’s Community Sponsorship Scheme.  The programme shows the former Syrian olive grower working atContinue Reading

As 2021 draws to a close, we would like to thank all those who have supported the work of Barnardo’s during the last 12 months. The past year has been one of the most difficult for the charity in our 155-year history, but we adapted and innovated our services toContinue Reading

Four ways to stop COVID ruining Christmas again in 2021

To go ahead this year, Christmas celebrations may need to be more low key than they would usually be. PorporLing/Shutterstock This autumn the UK has had between 30,000 and 50,000 new COVID cases each day, and globally cases are rising again after months of steady decline – so much soContinue Reading

As an Exmoor shepherd the red sky at dawn might have been a warning but never the less absolutely stunning! It evolved from hues of purples to reds and vibrant shades of orange and  sun-kissed yellow within minutes!  Photos taken at Dawn on Winsford Hill today, by Jane Scripps.Continue Reading

A brand new website, is inviting entries to the 35th Falmouth Classics supported by the new 2022 headline sponsor Atkins Ferrie Wealth Management. The 2022 event will take place from 17 -19 June with visiting craft arriving on the 16th. The Falmouth Classic Association is looking forward to welcoming classicContinue Reading