Somer Valley House Donate £900 to Local Charity, Time is Precious

Somer Valley House care home in Midsomer Norton welcomed Nicky Halford MBE to present a donation of £900 in support of the Time is Precious charity.

Based in Midsomer Norton, the charity is dedicated to improving the hospital experience for children and their families, particularly through enhancing facilities at the Royal United Hospital’s Children’s Ward

The funds were raised through proceeds from the home’s Summer Fayre, which brought together residents, families, and members of the local community for a day of fun and fundraising.

Emma Curtain, the Front of House Manager at Somer Valley House, said, “At Somer Valley House, we deeply value community and believe in supporting those who share our commitment to making a positive difference.

“Time is Precious touches countless lives through compassion and practical support, and we look forward to continuing to contribute to their invaluable work in the future.”

Accepting the donation, Nicky Halford MBE expressed her gratitude, saying,
“We’re incredibly grateful to everyone at Somer Valley House for the generous donation. Your kindness and community spirit will go such a long way in supporting our local hospitals and making a real difference to patients and staff alike.

“We would like to send a heartfelt thanks to you all for supporting Time Is Precious and to everyone who donated, your kindness goes along way and will make such a huge difference.”

To find out more about Somer Valley House’s community events and charitable giving, visit the home’s weekly Tea on Tuesday event from 10:30, which takes place in the home on Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2UD.

Somer Valley House, operated by Oyster Care Homes, offers 24-hour residential, dementia and respite care for up to 66 people. With ensuite bedrooms, beautiful social spaces, and landscaped gardens, Somer Valley House offers an inclusive fee to give peace of mind to its residents and families.