After already taking part in many fundraising challenges over the past few years, this September Kate from Beeston will be embarking on a trek to the Scottish Highlands to raise money for Coppafeel, a breast cancer charity that aims to highlight early detection, particularly in younger … [Read more...]
Burton Joyce runner to tackle 12 marathons in 12 months
A local man is to run a whopping 12 marathons in just 12 months to raise money for the Royal National Institute of Blind people (RNIB). Nick Ahmed, who grew up in Burton Joyce and now lives there with his family, is an avid runner covering many miles, especially since lockdown first … [Read more...]
Notts graduates get green fingered at Rainbows
A team of colleagues from Nottinghamshire based HR firm, MHR, have been getting green fingered in the Eco Garden at Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People. The firm, based in Ruddington, Nottingham, has supported Rainbows for the past three years and wanted to get involved in as many … [Read more...]
City food parcel charity sets up pioneering community laundry
A Nottingham food bank which helped thousands of people during the pandemic is extending its services to include a free community launderette. In what is believed to be a first for the city, the Mesopotamia charity is creating the facility at its shop in Basford, with financial support through … [Read more...]
Good Companions: Looking to our changing needs
After a 16-month closure of our Clifton friendship groups and Home Visiting Scheme, Good Companions are pleased to report that three of our friendship groups have now re-opened and volunteers are able to visit service users again in their own homes, as part of our Home Visiting Scheme. Good … [Read more...]
Radcliffe man to release film documenting his most excellent adventure!
40-something-year-old Rich Fisher from Radcliffe-on-Trent is to release a film documenting his 2008 road trip adventure. ‘Rich and Ed’s Excellent Adventure’ takes place in 2008 when two local friends decided to take part in the Mongol Rally. The pair filmed the entire journey. The Mongol Rally … [Read more...]
9-year-old girl chops 12-inches of her hair for charity
A inspirational young girl from Bingham has braved the chop to raise money for charity. 9-year-old Amelie had idea in mind to donate her hair to charity. So, during lockdown she used the time to grow her hair out so it could be as long as possible to benefit a charity. In July, her long blonde … [Read more...]
Inspirational 6-year-old is fundraising to help save Earth’s rainforests
During lockdown, 6-year-old Aleesha began writing letters and emails to companies and politicians to find out what they are doing to help save rainforests. Aleesha, who is in year 1 at Hollygirt School, first became inspired to help the planet whilst taking part in a school project. She learnt … [Read more...]
Care Workers “Go The Extra Mile” for charity
Employees at Nottinghamshire-based care group Church Farm Care have raised more than £2,000 for Alzheimer’s UK after walking the equivalent of more than five marathons across two weekends. Organised by house leader Nikki Foster, 45 members of the team at the group’s Skylarks home spent two … [Read more...]
Calverton School girls brave the hair chop for charity!
Five generous girls at Salterford House School have all donated their long-grown locks this summer to The Little Princess Trust, to help children suffering with cancer restore their confidence and identity. In early July, KH Hair in Arnold cut a total of 256 inches of hair off the girls, which … [Read more...]
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