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Businessman’s appeal for help with struggles

Central Somerset Gazette

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July 03, 2025

JAMES Watkins, a small business owner from Glastonbury, is raising funds after a difficult 18-month period in which both his health and personal life unravelled.

- NANCY CONNOLLY

Businessman’s appeal for help with struggles

James was forced to leave his job as a production manager in 2023 due to debilitating scoliosis and chronic pain.

Soon after, his wife developed severe pneumonia and multiple pulmonary embolisms, requiring near constant care.

James tended to her while trying to keep his new businesses afloat, organising craft events and selling candles.

‘The couple have now separated.

He has ended up with large bills and debt and is hoping his crowd-funding will help him out of this crisis help get his life back on track.

He has set up a GoFundMe page in an attempt to raise £3,000.

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