Going The Distance – Residents & Staff Of Castle View Windsor Complete A Virtual Marathon
The retirement village community completes a virtual Marathon together – 26.2 miles / 42.2km
£970 raised for the NHS while getting fit and having fun
Charities
From Charity Walks To VE Day Celebrations: Lockdown Highlights At Sunrise Of Esher
The team at Sunrise of Esher have tried to ensure residents are entertained, happy and positive throughout the UK lockdown, especially as they are unable to host many of their regular events and activities.
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St Barnabas Hospice Scoops Two Charity Awards
As if celebrating its birthday by ‘going yellow’ last week wasn’t exciting enough, Lincolnshire-based St Barnabas Hospice was also awarded two charity awards recognising its work; making the milestone all the more memorable.
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Celebrity A Cappella Group Sings For Care Workers
An a cappella army of celebrities and entertainment professionals have joined forces to perform a lockdown megamix in aid of The Care Workers’ Charity.
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Coconut Team ‘Hair’ They Come! Care Home Staff Fundraiser
Care Home staff in Mawdesley, Lancashire have been very brave recently!!
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£500 Fundraising Target Smashed!
A fundraising target of £500 for a local hospice has been smashed!
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A Hop Skip And A Jump For Charity
Local Somerset boy, James Byrne, 16, has pledged to skip for 20 minutes straight every day, for a month, (31 days) to raise money for Brunelcare, a charity supporting older people in the South West.
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£22 Million Awarded To Life-Saving Health Charities During Virus Outbreak
Mental health, ambulance, social care, learning disabilities, autism and dementia charities are among those set to receive millions of pounds in Government funding, Health Minister Nadine Dorries has announced today.
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Local Pharmacist Is Running A Marathon A Week In Fundraising Drive
Raising money to provide PPE to protect Care Home key workers Rishi Bhatia, from local pharmacy chain Scorah Chemists, has pledged to run 105 miles…
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Charity Launches Toiletries Appeal For Veterans Living In Surbiton Home
Royal Star & Garter is seeking donations of toiletries for the vulnerable veterans it cares for following a shortage caused by the coronavirus outbreak. The…
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Charity Launches First Accessible Guide To Recycling
The UK’s first accessible guide to recycling for people who have care or support needs has launched today, as part of a pioneering programme delivered…
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Glenda Jackson Pledges Support for Fix Dementia Care
Oscar-winning actress, Glenda Jackson CBE, is supporting the Alzheimer’s Society Fix Dementia Care campaign. The campaign aims to address the issues in the social care…
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Maritime Charity Celebrates Women’s Contributions To Armed Forces On International Women’s Day
Banstead-based maritime charity The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society is celebrating International Women’s Day by sharing the stories of the five Wrens living at its care…
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Gracewell of Ascot Help to Tackle Poverty in Local Community
Residents and staff at Gracewell of Ascot want to help the local community by encouraging donations to Bracknell food bank. Bracknell Food Bank is run…
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Celebrities Recreate Iconic Movie Scenes for Dementia UK’s Time for a Cuppa Campaign
Taking place from 1st – 8th March 2020, Time for a Cuppa encourages friends, families, and colleagues to come together and host a tea party…
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