Steve Yabsley

Feb 25, 2025 | bbc.com | Steve Yabsley

Bookshop volunteers raise record £67k for hospitalSteve YabsleyStars Appeal CharityVolunteers for Salisbury Hospital's charity Stars Appeals celebrate their successVolunteers running a charity bookshop and rattling donation buckets are celebrating after raising a record £67,000 for a hospital. Money raised by Stars Appeal, Salisbury Hospital's charity, helps fund new equipment, enhancements to buildings, and projects supporting patients.

Feb 24, 2025 | bbc.com | Steve Yabsley

Jacob Wells Baths set to re-open in two yearsSteve YabsleyJournalist, BBC Radio BristolCarys NallyHotwells’ hidden gem “opening soon”A new art, dance and music venue is set to open in a former Victorian public bathhouse in two years. The group behind transforming Jacobs Wells Baths in Hotwells, Bristol, has now raised £2m towards its target of £5m. Two years ago, Trinity Community Arts (TCA) was granted a 35-year guardianship lease of the Grade II-listed building.

Feb 15, 2025 | bbc.com | Steve Yabsley

Bar closes permanently after 'incredible journey'Steve YabsleyProud BarProud Bar in The Boulevard, Weston-super-Mare, has closed its doorsA bar which welcomed the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) community has closed its doors for good. Proud Bar, in Weston-super-Mare, opened in 2018 and has since hosted hundreds of inclusive events - including a weekly disco for people with learning disabilities.

Jan 22, 2025 | yahoo.com | Steve Yabsley |Jasmine Ketibuah-Foley

Wildlife lovers have been celebrating after being assured of access to a little green "haven of peace" following a sale of private land. Brislington Brook cuts through Bristol on its way to the River Avon and travels through two woodlands called Nightingale Valley and St Anne's Wood. The Friends of Brislington Brook group said they had been "devastated" when two-and-a-half acres of Nightingale Valley were sold at auction in November.

Jan 11, 2025 | sports.yahoo.com | Steve Yabsley |Jasmine Ketibuah-Foley |Beth Cruse

A fitness enthusiast is attempting to break a world record by cycling non-stop on a static-bike for 280 hours. Paul Magor started the challenge on New Year's Eve at the Worle Centre Gym in Somerset and aims to raise £10,000 for Weston Hospicecare in the process. The current Guinness World Record stands at 277 hours. Mr Magor said the first few days were "difficult" and "uncomfortable" and explained he has to be wheeled to the toilet because his legs "seize up" when he walks.