Trotman Funeral Directors

31/07/2026

🚶 Leg 2: Complete! ✅

An absolutely stunning walk through the Somerset countryside and woodlands, the sun was shining for us and a lovely welcome back to Butleigh for us, with bacon rolls and lots of cups of tea.

Thank you to Helen Forsey for the sustenance at the end.

What was most encouraging was the amount of donations that came through whilst we were walking - they really helped spur us on. A big thank you to everyone who donated today and also, who has already donated.

We have one leg left tomorrow morning - an 8 mile jaunt from Butleigh to Glastonbury, where we will celebrate the end of our challenge, the money we have raised and 80 years of Forsey and Son.

https://www.givewheel.com/fundraising/14096/forsey-and-son-at-80/

31/07/2026

🚶 Leg 2: Pound Pool, Somerton to 28 High Street, Butleigh

The second leg is officially underway!

A few sore muscles following yesterday's cycle, but another stunning day for it and the promise of bacon rolls at the end is motivating us! Further, the thought of everyone who has so generously donated is spurring us on even more.

If you feel like you can give anything to these two amazing charities, please use the link below.

https://www.givewheel.com/fundraising/14096/forsey-and-son-at-80/

30/07/2026

🚴 Leg 1: Complete! ✅

The final hill into Somerton was a challenge, but we made it all in one piece! And also, we just beat the downpour!! 🌧️

Thanks to for the halfway fuel stop. Also thanks to Tony’s Fish & Chips for the post-cycle sustenance!

Thanks also for the donations that came in during the cycle - they certainly spurred us on! Please keep going, we have two more events and any donations are gratefully received!

https://f.mtr.cool/pmeckolemm

Children's Hospice South West
Dorothy House Hospice Care

30/07/2026

🚴 Leg 1: Ashdene, Doulting (Trotman) to Pound Pool, Somerton (Forsey and Son)

And we're off!

A beautifully cool day to kick off our Cycle and Stroll event, raising money for two amazing charities Children's Hospice South West and Dorothy House Hospice Care , and celebrating 80 years of Forsey and Son.

We are all wearing specially made t-shirts for the event - and of course the requisite high-vis! If you spot us on the road, give us a wave!

Any last minute donations are extremely welcome: https://www.givewheel.com/fundraising/14096/forsey-and-son-at-80/

28/07/2026

I had some company on my cycle this evening!

Only two days left until the first leg of our journey, so still time for some last minute training and also, still time for any last donations.

https://www.givewheel.com/fundraising/14096/forsey-and-son-at-80/

Any donations are gratefully received.

27/07/2026

Wow! The £1,000 mark has been and gone! Thank you to everyone has been so generous with their donations - the support has been truly overwhelming. We will continue to train and work hard, ready for the events later this week.

For anyone else who would like to support us, please find the donation page here: https://www.givewheel.com/fundraising/14096/forsey-and-son-at-80/

25/07/2026

Lovely evening for a cycle in preparation for next week!

Less than a week to go until our Cycle & Stroll event and there is still time to donate: https://www.givewheel.com/fundraising/14096/forsey-and-son-at-80/

&Stroll

20/07/2026

"What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us." - Helen Keller

16/07/2026

💙 Every donation makes a difference. Every pound helps provide comfort, dignity and expert care.

As part of our 80th Anniversary Cycle & Stroll, we're raising money for two incredible local charities:
🚲 Children's Hospice South West
🚶 Dorothy House Hospice Care

This week we'd like to shine a spotlight on the amazing work of Dorothy House Hospice Care, supporting patients and families across our local community with compassionate palliative and end of life care.

Just imagine...

💙 £6 could provide a hand-held fan to help keep a patient comfortable when they're experiencing the uncomfortable side effects of medication.

🏡 £20 could fund a one-hour visit from a Clinical Support Assistant, offering practical support, therapeutic care and guidance to a patient and their family at home.

💚 £33 could fund a specialist physiotherapy session, helping patients improve mobility and manage symptoms such as pain, fatigue and breathlessness.

We're now aiming to reach our next milestone of £1,000. Every contribution, no matter how big or small, helps Dorothy House continue providing compassionate care and support to local families when they need it most.

If you'd like to support our challenge, you can donate here:
👉 https://gvwhl.com/TACDT

Thank you to everyone who has supported us so far. Your generosity is helping us make a real difference across Somerset and beyond. 💙

14/07/2026

There has never been a more important time to talk about funeral wishes. SAIF's national campaign is encouraging families across the UK to start those conversations and understand the importance of informed choice.

Watch the film below.

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