Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance is launching an urgent fundraising appeal as the charity anticipates losing up to £3m and the capacity to fly at night. The initial impact of Coronavirus left us no other option than to cancel our fundraising activities and close our shops. We anticipate we may … [Read more...]
Nottingham Playhouse launches Curtain Up fundraising appeal
Nottingham Playhouse has launched a brand new fundraising campaign in a bid to open its doors once again. Anyone can donate to the new appeal, which is seeking to raise funds for the overall running of the Playhouse, ensuring it can re-open its doors after coronavirus saw productions halted for … [Read more...]
Radcliffe resident to run 300 miles for mental health charity
A Radcliffe-on-Trent resident is to run 10 miles a day this month to raise money for the mental health charity, Mind. Richard Mills, who is a personal trainer and works out of the Radcliffe Chiropractic Clinic where his wife Naomi is the owner, plans to run 300 miles in 30 … [Read more...]
Fundraising event for replacement safety boat
Local scout leader Jock Shaw is helping to raise funds for a replacement safety boat and engine for the new Scout Water Activity Centre. The centre, created by a small devoted team, offers differing levels of skills on the water to the scouts of Nottinghamshire. From sailing to canoeing, young … [Read more...]
Burton Joyce Primary School going from strength to strength with fantastic fundraising
Who can believe that July has flown by already? The school year has flown by too and it’s that time again when we celebrate and share with you the successes of the past year. Whether it’s helping on a stall, baking cakes, packing bags or just supporting our events by buying tickets and … [Read more...]
Friends raise £22,500 after two loved ones battle breast cancer
A fundraising ball organised by a group of friends from Rushcliffe has raised a phenomenal £22,500 for the Nottingham Breast Institute. The Black and Green Masquerade Ball was held in memory of one friend who sadly lost her battle to breast cancer, and in celebration of another who won her battle … [Read more...]
Notts/Derbys Hemlockstone Lions Club support local projects
As a result of the Easter egg raffles held in local pubs and clubs, Notts/ Derbys Hemlockstone Lions Club have recently donated £1,064.69 to the Lincs/Notts Air Ambulance. The club would like to acknowledge the support of the local community in raising funds for this worthwhile cause. A … [Read more...]
Taylor raising money for the Friary
Local teenager Taylor Woodhouse certainly raised the bar in terms of a local fundraising effort back in March, after he undertook a trek to Mount Everest base camp and successfully raised just over £3000 for the West Bridgford based homeless charity, The Friary. Taylor, aged 17, lives in Compton … [Read more...]