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Burnham-On-Sea teenager appeals for ring'pull donations to help art project
4+ hour, 17+ min ago (33+ words) A Burnham-On-Sea family is appealing for help from the local community as their teenager works to complete a final college art project that requires thousands of ring pulls from drinks cans....
Highbridge school students raise "750 at popular coffee morning and bake'off
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (269+ words) Students, families and local supporters came together on Saturday (March 21st) as Highbridge's King Alfred School Academy hosted its third annual House Bake Off and Macmillan Coffee Morning. The popular event, led by Mr Paul Shepherd, drew a strong turnout from…...
Burnham and Berrow Golf Club helps transform outdoor learning areas at Berrow School
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (300+ words) Berrow Primary Church Academy has received a welcome boost thanks to volunteers from Burnham & Berrow Golf Club, who have been giving up their time to help improve the school's forest school area and allotments. Members of the club's grounds team…...
Hundreds of young dancers shine at Highbridge Festival's packed Dance Section
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (314+ words) More than 800 dancers took to the stage at Burnham'On'Sea's Princess Theatre as the Dance Section of the 2026 Highbridge Festival of The Arts delivered five days of outstanding performances. Adjudicator Carol Doyle praised the high standard on display, saying she had…...
Burnham residents invited to help shape future health and wellbeing priorities
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (334+ words) Residents in the Burnham-On-Sea area are being invited to share their views on local health and wellbeing priorities as Somerset Council's Public Health team launches a new county'wide survey. The Somerset Health & Wellbeing Survey opened on Monday 2nd March and runs…...
Burnham'On'Sea MP commends charity for helping young people gain skills and confidence
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (264+ words) Burnham'On'Sea MP Ashley Fox has praised the work of Young Somerset after visiting the charity's Bold & Brave social enterprise in Angel Place. Ashley was shown around the youth'run space, where young people on Supported Internships gain hands'on experience in retail,…...
Berrow preschoolers enjoy magical library visit for National Storytelling Week
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (251+ words) Children from Little Learners Preschool in Berrow enjoyed a special trip to Burnham's library this week as part of National Storytelling Week, swapping their classroom for the quiet, book'filled aisles of the children's section. The visit proved to be a…...
Ashley Fox MP warns funding cuts could undermine supported internships
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (318+ words) Burnham-On-Sea's MP Ashley Fox has raised concerns that recent cuts to Government funding could jeopardise the success of supported internships for young people with autism and learning disabilities, following a visit to Bridgwater Hospital this week. The MP met intern…...
Burnham-On-Sea swimming pool launches new disability swimming lessons
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (199+ words) Burnham-On-Sea's Swim & Sports Academy has launched a brand'new programme of disability swimming lessons, expanding its commitment to inclusive activities for the local community. The centre in Burnham's Berrow Road says it is introducing the sessions following the qualification of one…...
Burnham Tesco shoppers thanked after donating dozens of toys for homeless children
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (260+ words) Shoppers in Burnham-On-Sea have been praised for their generosity after donating 50 toys to bring festive cheer to local children experiencing homelessness. Tesco's Burnham-On-Sea Superstore launched its 2025 Christmas Toy Donation campaign in the run-up to the festive season, inviting customers to…...