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BBC News
19 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
'Yeovil homeless support project has kept me alive'
A man has thanked a homeless support project for "saving him" and "keeping him alive".Based out of Yeovil Community Church, The Roost has helped more than 1,000 people since it began during the Roost offers support including hot meals, finding accommodation, laundry, showers, clothing, and food parcels. Service user Paul, said: "If I didn't have this, I'd have nothing. I would literally not be alive if it wasn't for them." The service also includes emotional and psychological support, something project lead Bridget Doney said makes the biggest impact."Homelessness isn't just about housing," said Ms Doney. "People come to us with years of trauma, poor mental health, addiction, and a deep sense that they're not worth helping. We try to show them they are," she Doney, who was already a part of Yeovil Community Church, said she felt compelled to set up the service after witnessing people needing help during the pandemic. "The world felt overwhelming, but this was something right on my doorstep. I couldn't fix everything, but I could do something."Paul became homeless after separating with his wife and has called The Roost a "godsend"."It means I can keep a sense of pride. It has saved me and I'd be lost otherwise," he added. Nominated in the Community Group category of the BBC Make a Difference Awards, Ms Doney said it was a recognition of the team's tireless effort and the lives they continue to change."We're a small team but what we're seeing here in Yeovil is big," said Ms 2024, The Roost supported 572 individuals, with numbers already approaching 450 in Doney said: "Seeing people rediscover their worth, it's incredible."The Roost hosts a drop-in service twice a week, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am-2pm.
Axios
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Your D.C. Weekend: Mother's Day, spring festivals and EU Open House
It's Mother's Day weekend, and we found fun activities beyond the typical brunch that moms, mom figures, aunties, and friends can all enjoy. State of play: It's peak spring festival season, and even if you're not celebrating Mother's Day, there are some lovely outdoor events to attend. Potomac Bonsai Festival | National Arboretum Lil' tree enthusiasts can head to the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum in Northeast D.C. (Fri-Sun) for exhibits, free demos and interactive workshops, kids activities and a marketplace. All levels welcome (schedule here). Fine Day Fair Home & Garden Show | Chevy Chase, MD Shop hundreds of curated and vintage goods and gifts at this European-inspired brocade fair that started in New York (Sat-Sun, 9am-4pm). Tickets starting $25 (kids under 16 are free). Books in Bloom Festival | Columbia, MD The free outdoor book festival (Sat, 10am-4pm) at Color Burst Park features top storytellers from around the country like Kwame Alexander, Eric Puchner, and Laurie Frankel, plus a family-friendly reading garden, outdoor bookstore, flower shop, wine bar, and light bites. Takoma Flea and Porch Fest |Takoma Park A free afternoon of shopping and music awaits in quaint Takoma, MD. A vintage market (Sat, 10am-4pm) takes over Grant Avenue with fashion, home goods, records and more. Musicians set up around the neighborhood (Sat, 2-6pm) playing jazz, bluegrass, cover rock and beyond. Mother's Day Weekend Garden Party | The Roost The Capitol Hill food hall hosts a free Saturday soiree (11am) inspired by elegant tea parties. Pinkies up with Buzz pastry trays ($35) and floral-infused tea pots ($6), alongside the Roost's regular offerings. More fun things to do this weekend: 🚗 Union Market Drive-In: It's back for the 13th season (Fri, 7:25pm lot opening, 8:20pm start) with a screening of "Sister Act." Advance parking tickets recommended ($20). 🇪🇺 EU Open House: Over 20 European embassies, delegations and cultural centers open their doors (Sat, 10am-4pm) with live music, cultural experiences, food and drink, and more. It's free, but IDs may be required, and bags are discouraged. 🍻 Maryland Craft Beer Festival: Over 200 brews from dozens of crafters are featured at the suds-filled festival in Frederick (Sat, 12-5pm). Tickets start at $45. 🗣️ Language Science Fair workshop on Sunday.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Roost in Northampton closes its doors this weekend
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – A coffee shop in downtown Northampton is closing its doors this weekend. After 14 years on Market Street in Northampton, the owners of The Roost have decided to close. The Roost has sold over 150,000 breakfast sandwiches and nearly a half million cups of coffee to patrons over the years. GoBerry 'n Cream to open Northampton location in April In a Facebook post, the cafe said that they are bringing something new in the coming months and urges its customers to follow their social media for updates. The last day The Roost will be open is Sunday, March 16th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
