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Facts and fiction about housing, refugees and asylum seekers in Somerset
We all have a duty to determine fact from fiction or there is a high price to pay, when this leads to anger and hate in our communities. Once facts, over fiction, are considered, we are then entitled to have our own opinion. Maybe the facts won’t change your opinion, but that shouldn’t mean that…
Read MoreIt’s not AI, it’s you!
During our secondary school leaving ceremony, we shuffled in line to shake hands and exchange brief niceties—congratulations and good luck for the wide-open future. I don’t remember the exact wording of the pivotal question I was asked, but I recall my reply vividly: I said I wanted to be a writer. I sensed that the…
Read MoreExciting News: Joining the National Lib Dem Mental Health Group to Shape Policy
I am delighted to announce that I have been selected to join the newly established Mental Health Policy Group by the National Liberal Democrats party. This initiative presents a vital opportunity to address the pressing mental health challenges faced by our communities in Somerset and across the UK. As a Parliamentary candidate and Deputy Chair…
Read MoreCommunity Bank Holiday!
Sun shining on the wonderful community events over the bank holiday. Huge gratitude to all the communities and the volunteers, who put in the hard work year after year to make it all happen.
Read MoreAccolades for Alhampton
When the Alhampton Inn was closed abruptly in November 2022 a spirited local community were having none of it. Utilising the skills and determination of villagers, they reopened the pub in just a matter of months. Fast forward to the summer of 2024, the Ally has received national recognition: being awarded the prestigious 2024 Prince…
Read MoreWe must maintain a clean and healthy environment for the generations to come.
Over the bank holiday I enjoyed a magical 4 mile walk in and around Bawdrip (a village 4 miles from Bridgwater). I joined the local community for Rogation Sunday to “beat the bounds”. This is an old tradition where local people walk their village boundaries together. It started off sunny, then we had rain, followed…
Read MorePoliticians need to talk more about food banks – says Lib Dem MP Candidate Claire Sully
Claire Sully, the Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for the new Bridgwater, Burnham and Highbridge constituency, has made it a priority to talk about food banks. Claire visited Bridgwater’s Foodbank in Mount Street Bay Centre, where demand for services has increased by 250% since its foundation in 2013, as more and more residents and families become…
Read MoreClaire’s mission to support Somerset cancer treatment fundraising
Claire Sully, MP candidate for the new Bridgwater constituency, has made it one of her missions to support fundraising for cancer treatments for Somerset residents. A chance meeting with a local charity fundraiser showed Claire how important access to local care is for cancer sufferers. Claire met Gail Wills, a fundraiser for cancer charity S.U.R.E., when she…
Read MoreShining a light on our wonderful communities
Shine a light on … is an event to highlight the local area and our wonderful communities hosted by Claire Sully, MP candidate for the new Bridgwater, Burnham and Highbridge (and surrounding areas) constituency. Guest speakers are: Tim Pitman is our entertainment for the night. A professional singer for 30 years, principal tenor for the…
Read MoreStepping Out to a delicious cafe in Bawdrip!
Stepping Out provide social opportunities, confidence building and much fun for young adults with learning disabilities. Among their activities they cook, bake and run their own pop-up café at Bawdrip Village Hall. The pop-up cafe is run every Tuesday from 12 noon to 2.30pm.
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