VJ Day in Our Charity Shop
In January 1946 at Leicester train station a soldier got off a train weighing less than seven stones, having spent his last three years in captivity in Changi Jail under… Continue reading "VJ Day in Our Charity Shop"
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The Results are in For Danaher & Walsh!
Leicestershire-based Danaher & Walsh have announced the results of a year of fundraising on behalf of locally-based charity Alex’s Wish. Dan Danaher, Managing Director of Danaher & Walsh said, “Danaher… Continue reading "The Results are in For Danaher & Walsh!"
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Employment Support Re-Opens for Families Affected by Covid 19
With many families across Leicestershire facing childcare pressures and the increased risk of redundancy due to Covid 19 lockdown restrictions, employment support remains in acute demand. The GREAT project (Getting… Continue reading "Employment Support Re-Opens for Families Affected by Covid 19"
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Fundraising Bike Ride in Memory of Mum (Francina Christmas)
Gary’s mother Francina Christmas passed away in June this year, after suffering from Alzheimer’s Dementia for 15 years. Gary wanted to raise money for charity in his mum’s memory and… Continue reading "Fundraising Bike Ride in Memory of Mum (Francina Christmas)"
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Hope Against Cancer Appeal
You can help beat cancer by supporting The Hope For Life Appeal Hope Against Cancer is doubling the size of their Clinical Trials Facility at Leicester’s Royal Infirmary – and… Continue reading "Hope Against Cancer Appeal"
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Local Charity Asks You to Join Strides Apart to Help People in Need
Local charity Charity Link has launched its new Strides Apart 2020 event and is looking for people across the county to take part to help provide essential items for vulnerable… Continue reading "Local Charity Asks You to Join Strides Apart to Help People in Need"
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Top DG Lion Announced to Cover County of Leicestershire
Lion Richard Williams, has just been inducted as one of only Eight DG’s ( District Governors) in the UK, Lions MD105 (UK has over eleven thousand members). But Lion Richards… Continue reading "Top DG Lion Announced to Cover County of Leicestershire"
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Urgent Appeal
The impact of Coronavirus has now had a major impact on our lovely swans. There is very little funding left to help. Their lives are in your hands. Please please… Continue reading "Urgent Appeal"
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Defibrillator – Life Saving Equipment
At Cherry Tree Day Nursery, we strive to provide not only a nurturing, enjoyable and educational place to learn and play, but also a safe environment in which to do… Continue reading "Defibrillator – Life Saving Equipment"
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Volunteer Centre Wins £20,000 Lottery Grant to Help in the Continuing Fight Against Covid-19
A £20,000 grant from the Government’s Coronavirus Community Support Fund, distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund, has enabled Syston and District Volunteer Centre to purchase additional vehicle(s) which will… Continue reading "Volunteer Centre Wins £20,000 Lottery Grant to Help in the Continuing Fight Against Covid-19"