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The Hub – Changing Lives, Changing Futures
Bangkok sees a steady stream of travelers drawn in by its legendary hedonistic pleasures, ancient temples and chockablock markets. There are, of course, daily glimpses into Bangkok’s less-glamorous side; the beggar asleep in the doorway, the used needle in the kerb, the child begging. For too many, this is merely an annoyance, another hassle to [...]
One Love – Community, Circus, Change
“Community-led development” has become a bit of a buzzword in the NGO world, the Holy Grail, it would seem. More laudable, however, is “community-initiated,” especially when the people leading the change are children. In 1998, a group of children in the Ethiopian city of Awassa began to practice circus. They practiced with an untiring dedication [...]
Six Months On And Local Charity Has Supported 70 Families
Six months on from its opening last September The Sick Children’s Trust’s Chestnut House in Cambridge has supported an astonishing 70 families in need. Chestnut House is based at The Rosie Hospital in Cambridge and is run by The Sick Children’s Trust. The charity’s Vice President Esther Rantzen opened the house last year and since [...]
Cambs Runner In Marathon Effort For Alzheimer’s Research UK
Chris Drummond from Milton aims to raise £2,000 to boost funds for Great Abington-based charity Alzheimer’s Research UK, when he takes part in the Virgin London Marathon on 21 April. Running among a crowd of over 37,500 people, Chris will pound the capital’s streets alongside fun runners, amateur athletes, elite sportsmen and women as well [...]
Support for Alzheimer’s Research UK Wins Helen a Christmas Trolley Dash
Dr Helen Robertson, from Birmingham, was the lucky winner of a two-minute trolley dash in Iceland Foods’ Northfield, Birmingham store this week after entering Alzheimer’s Research UK’s annual Grand Prize Draw. Helen was one of 14 people who won a prize when her ticket was selected from 67,000 entries this summer – a record-breaking number [...]
Kent Golfers Use Their Drive to Raise £5,000 for Dementia Research
Etchinghill Golf Club has raised an enormous £5,000 for Alzheimer’s Research UK in twelve months, after naming the UK’s leading dementia research charity as their Charity of the Year. The 350-strong club, based at Etchinghill near Folkestone, pulled together the huge sum with a range of events throughout the year, including golfing games, a quiz [...]
Doctor Who Helps Exterminate Dementia
A book of celebrity memories about the science-fiction drama Doctor Who, entitled Behind the Sofa, is flying off the shelves to boost funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK. Jonathan Ross, Lynda Bellingham, Al Murray and Martina Cole are among more than 100 famous contributors. All the proceeds from book sales are being donated to the UK’s [...]
Cambridgeshire Campaigner Made Champion of Alzheimer’s Research UK
Sarah King, from Linton in Cambridgeshire, has been made a Champion of Alzheimer’s Research UK. Sarah was given the title in recognition of her exceptional support for the charity after her husband, Andrew, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease when he was just 43. The national charity, based in Great Shelford, Cambridgeshire, now has a [...]
Apple Day – a Celebration of All Things Apple!
The annual Apple Day at Burwash Manor was, as ever, a fantastic success. Hundreds of visitors helped us to raise over £2,000 for The Sick Children’s Trust. The charity provides free accommodation for the families of sick children being treated at Addenbrooke’s hospital in Cambridge. It has two houses, Acorn House and Chestnut House that [...]
Cambridgeshire Campaigner Made Champion of Alzheimer’s Research UK
Sarah King, from Linton in Cambridgeshire, has been made a Champion of Alzheimer’s Research UK. Sarah was given the title in recognition of her exceptional support for the charity after her husband, Andrew, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease when he was just 43. The national charity, based in Great Shelford, Cambridgeshire, now has a [...]
Book Of Celebrity Memories Raises £20,000 In Aid Of Alzheimer’S Research UK
As Christmas approaches, a book of celebrity memories about the science-fiction drama Doctor Who, entitled Behind the Sofa, is flying off the shelves to boost funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK. Jonathan Ross, Lynda Bellingham, Al Murray and Martina Cole are among more than 100 famous contributors. All the proceeds from book sales are being donated [...]
Polar Trek Makes Big Strides For Alzheimer’S Research UK
Laden with sledges and rucksacks, a group of staff from Great Shelford-based charity Alzheimer’s Research UK made a chilly trek to the Polar Museum in Cambridge today, Friday 7 December. The four mile escapade was arranged to show solidarity with Iceland Foods Chief Executive, Malcolm Walker, who attempted to reach the South Pole to raise [...]
International Day of the Girl
Today – Thursday 11 October 2012 is the United Nations’ first-ever International Day of the Girl. Finally, an acknowledgement that as with many things in life the disparity between male and female genders still exists and the gulf that has been created especially in developing countries is alarming and awareness needs to be generated. In [...]
A Blooming Lovely Donation
The Courtyard at The Sick Children’s Trust’s Acorn House at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge is looking ‘blooming’ beautiful thanks to a ‘bunch’ of donations from local garden centres and a local sculptor. Scotsdales Garden Centre, Polhill Garden Centre at Coton Orchard and Oakington Garden Centre all in Cambridge donated potted plants for the charity’s outside [...]
UK’s Leading Dementia Research Charity Increases Commitment to £20m
UK dementia scientists are set to gain from a huge funding boost after Alzheimer’s Research UK committed a record amount of money to new research projects. The UK’s leading dementia research charity has pledged a further £5.5m investment in new projects, increasing its current commitment to research to over £20m. The announcement, which coincides with [...]
From Little Acorns Grow Big Ideas
More than 300 families each year will have somewhere to stay close by to their sick child thanks to a new ‘Home from Home’ opened today by The Sick Children’s Trust. at the new Rosie hospital, Cambridge. The charity launched a £400,000 appeal to build the house in Spring 2011 to accommodate families as part [...]
Grand Designs for Charity’s New ‘Home from Home’
Renowned British designer, Emma Bridgewater, has provided a much needed boost to a Cambridge based charity’s fundraising campaign with the donation of some of her famous home ware. Emma has donated dinner plates, side plates and mugs to The Sick Children’s Trust’s new ‘Home from Home’ at the Rosie hospital in Cambridge, which is due [...]
ATD Fourth World: Empowerment, Change & Community
ATD Fourth World operates in twenty-five countries worldwide, championing the cause of the most vulnerable and impoverished with dedication, compassion and a human rights based approach. From its 100,000 members worldwide to its permanent delegation to the European Union, ATD Fourth World addresses the challenge of poverty on every level. ATD Fourth World believes it [...]
The Sick Children’s Trust Cambridge Sponsored Walk
Date: Saturday 16 June 2012 Time: 1pm Location: Milton Country Park, Cambridge Ticket: £5 registration fee Come and join The Sick Children’s Trust for their Cambridge Sponsored Walk. The walk takes you 1.5 miles around the park, through some beautiful scenery. A mixture of woodland, grass and water areas within the park ensures that there will be a wide [...]
Cambridgeshire Big Walk Huge Success for Alzheimer’s Research UK
Alzheimer’s Research UK’s Big Walk on Sunday 13 May was a huge success, and on target to raise thousands of pounds for pioneering dementia research. Shirley Cramer CBE, Chief Executive of the UK’s leading dementia research charity, cut the ribbon to mark the start of the nine mile circular walk in and around Comberton, in [...]
Photography Studio Launches a Snappy Appeal
A photography studio in Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, spent last weekend clicking away to raise money so that families can stay close by to their child when they are being treated in hospital – and has already raised a brilliant £110. Suffolk based Lighthouse Studios kick started their fundraising efforts recently to support The Sick Children’s [...]
Councillor Tony Orgee Backs Alzheimer’s Research UK’s Big Walk
The Chairman of South Cambridgeshire District Council, Cllr Tony Orgee, is urging everyone to take part in Alzheimer’s Research UK’s Big Walk in the county on Sunday 13 May. The UK’s leading dementia research charity, based in Great Shelford, aims to raise £50,000 for pioneering dementia research. Hundreds of people are expected to join in [...]
Councillor Tony Orgee Backs Alzheimer’s Research UK’s Big Walk
The Chairman of South Cambridgeshire District Council, Cllr Tony Orgee, is urging everyone to take part in Alzheimer’s Research UK’s Big Walk in the county on Sunday 13 May. The UK’s leading dementia research charity, based in Great Shelford, aims to raise £50,000 for pioneering dementia research. Hundreds of people are expected to join in [...]
Local Man Goes to the Summit for Charity!
At the respectable age of 48, Property Consultant from Cambridgeshire, John Bowles, longed for some adventure. There was no better way to satisfy his desire than to trek to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro with six friends, while at the same time raising money for three different charities. The group of men began their seven [...]
Cambs Charity Receives Grant From Million Dollar Round Table Foundation
Great Shelford-based charity, Alzheimer’s Research UK, has received a boost of $10,000 (equivalent to £6,100) from the Million Dollar Round Table Foundation (MDRT) in America. This grant is thanks to Simon Gibson, a Cambridgeshire supporter of the UK’s leading dementia research charity. He attended the cheque presentation, which took place at MDRT’s conference in London [...]
UK’s Largest Dementia Research Conference Comes to Birmingham in 2012
Over 250 leading dementia scientists from across the globe will gather in Birmingham this week for Alzheimer’s Research UK Conference 2012, the country’s largest dedicated dementia research conference. The event, which takes place on 27 and 28 March, will share the latest evidence on a wide range of research topics, including talks from UK-based scientists [...]
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Hot Furnishings in Cool Pastels
Pastels are making a comeback this season, so buying new home furnishings or decoration in these cool colours will add some hot style to your home and update the look of your [...]
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Trick or Treat?
Halloween is my favourite time of year and always has been. The thing with Halloween is why us girls love it so much because, let’s be honest it’s the one day of the year we [...]
