The Good News Corner

Sharing uplifting stories that brighten our community.

Priorswood Community Gardens

Many of you have been asking who keeps the Priorswood Community Garden looking so beautiful.

We’re delighted to introduce the wonderful volunteer team behind it all

Pip, Judi and Ben.

They give their time, care and energy to planting, tidying and nurturing the space so the whole community can enjoy it.

If you spot them in the garden, feel free to give them a wave or a thank‑you they truly make a difference.

craft group showing there Japanese Nagomi pastel artwork with smiles
craft group showing there Japanese Nagomi pastel artwork with smiles

We kicked off our first workshop of the year with Japanese Pastel Nagomi Art, hosted by the lovely Dora. Everyone created their own pastel picture of Glastonbury Tor, such a calm and relaxing evening together. This workshop has been so popular that we've added another date where we will be creating pictures of cherry blossom.
For more information on our craft workshops check out our What's On page!

craft group showing there Japanese Nagomi pastel artwork with smiles
craft group showing there Japanese Nagomi pastel artwork with smiles
Priorswood Taunton volunteer receiving 15 year service award
Priorswood Taunton volunteer receiving 15 year service award

John has now been volunteering at Priorswood Community Centre for 15 years, and has received his 15 year service award.

Thank you John for all your hard work and dedication

Priorswood Taunton volunteer receiving raffle prize
Priorswood Taunton volunteer receiving raffle prize
Priorswood Taunton volunteer receiving 5 year service award
Priorswood Taunton volunteer receiving 5 year service award

Jan has now been volunteering at Priorswood Community Centre for 5 years, and has recently received her 5 year service award.

Thank you Jan for everything you bring to the community centre, your kindness and dedication make such a difference.

Congratulations to Corrine for winning the volunteers hamper at Christmas. Kindly donated by classic builders.

Priorswood Taunton volunteer winning writers competition
Priorswood Taunton volunteer winning writers competition

Congratulations Malcolm

Congratulations to our volunteer Malcolm on winning 1st Prize!

Malcolm a dedicated volunteer at Priorswood Community Centre, has won first place in a writing competition organised by U3A writers group for his 3000 word story titled "Are you hungry,mate?"

He has received a prize of £50 for his achievement.

If you are interested in Creative Writing why not come along to our Creative Writers Group, for more information check out our Groups Page.

knit and natter group winning third prize in Taunton Flower Show
knit and natter group winning third prize in Taunton Flower Show

Congratulations

Congratulations to our Knit & Natter Group for securing third place in the "Summer Picnic" category at the Taunton Flower Show!

A huge well done to all the ladies, your dedication and hard work truly paid off!!

If you are interested in joining our Knit and Natter morning please check out our Group page for more information.

teddy bears picnic knitting competition Taunton flower show
teddy bears picnic knitting competition Taunton flower show
Knitted picnic entries for Taunton Flower Show
Knitted picnic entries for Taunton Flower Show
Third Prize Taunton Flower Show
Third Prize Taunton Flower Show
rupert bear and friends knitting competition for Taunton Flower Show
rupert bear and friends knitting competition for Taunton Flower Show