Pop Up Plant Sale

On Saturday 12th June, on the Home-Start fore court was our lovely sunny plant sale. We enjoyed a steady flow of customers, Many thanks to Colin for coordinating the event and to Penny and Liz for their help on the day! Thank you also to Jackie who helped with advertising on the day and to …

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Volunteer Week!

Not only we have we spent the last week celebrating the ongoing work, generosity and commitment of all our volunteers, in so many various capacities. We have also had the pleasure of welcoming are new cohort of home visiting volunteers, we are all really excited to get them started and matched with families around West …

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Christmas Hampers 2020

Christmas Hampers 2020

Monday 21st December saw Home-Start West Somerset staff and volunteers at the Minehead Eye packing and distributing nearly 50 Christmas hampers to the families they support across West Somerset. The hampers included all that is needed for a Christmas lunch as well as lots of lovely extras and presents for the children. Families also received …

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Goodbye Penny!

Goodbye Penny!

We would like to say thanks and goodbye to Penny one of our longest serving home visiting volunteers. She has supported many families across West Somerset, during her ten years of volunteering with Home-Start, as well as helping out at many events including plant and book sales. We wish her all the best for the …

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The Raffle Raised £617.31

The Raffle Raised £617.31

Thank you to all the local businesses and individuals who donated prizes for the Home-Start raffle! We would also like to say thanks to all those who sold and bought tickets too. The draw took place at our AGM, which for the first time was held via Zoom, it was a great success albeit a …

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