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Episode 2: Why Community Matters: Care, Connection, Collaboration

What cultivates community spirit, and how residents, companies and organisations can influence and strengthen a local community ethos.

March 5, 2026 12 min 44 sec
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In this episode

Director of FirstPort South West, Jonny Holmes, sits down with Nick Mason from Taunton Rugby Club to explore how local organisations shape and strengthen community life. Reflecting on the club’s experience during recent floods, they discuss the powerful support shown by residents and businesses, and what truly cultivates community spirit through care, connection, and collaboration.

Key Takeaways

  • Community role: How organisations like the 150-year-old Taunton Rugby Club serve the local area  
  • Working together: The value of partnerships between local organisations and businesses
  • Community resilience: Restoring a much‑loved facility after storm damage and flooding
  • Ongoing engagement: Why connecting with local communities matters now and in the future 

Episode details

  • For more on the importance of community engagement and FirstPort’s long‑standing work within South West communities, you can read our insight article: Built, Managed, Lived: Why community matters in the South West 

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    Jonny Holmes

    Director of South West, FirstPort

    Johnny leads service delivery across the region. With more than 20 years’ experience working in South West communities, he oversees property management teams and key business functions.


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    Nick Mason

    Commercial Coordinator, Taunton Rugby Club

    Nick is Commercial Coordinator at Taunton Rugby Club, which has been a cornerstone of the local community for 150 years.

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