Herefordshire’s only Hospice says it believes its newest charity shop will be the biggest in the Midlands. St Michael’s Hospice says enterprises like its soon-to-open Whitestone retail site will provide vital income streams amid continued funding pressures. The...
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NEWS | Mike Keel – Chief Executive of St Michael’s Hospice has announced his retirement after eight years at the helm.
The Chief Executive of St Michael’s Hospice has announced his retirement after eight years at the helm. Mike Keel will leave his role at the Bartestree-based Hospice at the end of this month. During his tenure, Mr Keel has overseen the charity’s extended reach to...
NEWS | A fundraising page has been launched to support a Herefordshire family following the loss of a much loved husband and father in a collisionÂ
A fundraising page has been launched to support a Herefordshire family following the loss of a much loved husband and father in a collision. The collision occurred in South Gloucestershire and John Jones, who was in his 20s, sadly died. A post on GoFundMe said: “On...
COMMUNITY | Jess from Hereford to take part in the London Marathon to help raise money for Phoenix BereavementÂ
24-year-old Jess Watson from Hereford is set to run the London Marathon to help raise much needed funds for Phoenix Bereavement. The London Marathon will take place on Sunday 21st April. Here are a few words from Jess. “My name is Jess, I’m 24 years old and I am...
NEWS | Discover Parks in North Herefordshire has presented ‘Kellys Heroes’ with its first donation of 2024 as it celebrates its Silver year of success at Pearl Lake in Shobdon
Park owners Glenn and Hannah Jones pledged to give away £25,000 marking 25 years at Pearl Lake Country Park at their Silver Anniversary celebrations that took place last November. Their generous offer included a £1,000 a month to a nominated charity chosen by...
NEWS | Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s new store in Hereford city centre has raised the equivalent of forty-two lifesaving missions in its first six months
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s new store on Hereford’s high street has raised the equivalent of forty-two lifesaving missions in its first six months. Since opening in July 2023, customers have flooded into the charity’s shop on Commercial Street, Hereford over the...
NEWS | A charity in Hereford has launched a new campaign for anyone feeling the effects of Blue Monday
A charity in Hereford has launched a new campaign for anyone feeling the effects of Blue Monday. Today, the third Monday in January, is considered by many to be the most depressing day of the year and so The Little Princess Trust has launched ‘Funky Hair Funday’ to...
NEWS | The RSPCA has revealed that it has found loving new homes for nearly 5,000 animals in a decade in Worcestershire and Herefordshire
The RSPCA has revealed that it has found loving new homes for nearly 5,000 animals in a decade in Worcestershire and Herefordshire with the remarkable rehoming feat revealed to mark its 200th birthday in 2024. The charity has come a long way since 1824 - when founding...
NEWS | Hereford City Rotary Club presents recumbent tricycle to brain injury survivors in Hereford at Hereford Cycle Track
Hereford City Rotary Club were thrilled to be able to deliver an early Christmas present to the Adaptive Cycling Group at Hereford Cycle Track this month. Members of the club visited the cycling group for the official handover of a Van Raam recumbent tricycle and...
NEWS | St Michael’s Hospice to close its Holmer Road store in Hereford in January and open a brand new store in Eign Gate in FebruaryÂ
St Michael’s Hospice has confirmed that its Holmer Road Home and Living Shop will be closing its doors for the final time just after Christmas. Earlier this year, St Michael’s Hospice announced that the lease on the shop was coming to an end and would be closing...
COMMUNITY | Hereford Firefighter to take part in 10k walk around Hereford wearing full kit and a BA set to raise funds for the Fire Fighters Charity
A Hereford firefighter is set to take part in a 10k walk around Hereford wearing full kit and a BA set to raise funds for the Fire Fighters Charity. Jake Bourne has set up a Just Giving page so that people can help him support this fantastic charity. “I’m raising...
CHARITY | Wye Valley Runners donate £2,000 to St Michael’s Hospice following revival of the popular Crocodile 8 race
Hereford Running Club Wye Valley Runners has donated £2,000 to St Michael's Hospice following a year of fundraising to celebrate the club's 40th birthday. Club Chair Paddy Nugent said: “We wanted our big birthday to have a lasting impact on the community we...
NEWS | Work has started to refurbish the former Iceland unit on Eign Gate in Hereford with a new store set to open early next year
Work has started to refurbish the former Iceland unit on Eign Gate in Hereford, with St Michael’s Hospice understood to be opening a shop in the centre of the city in the New Year. The following is a press release shared by St Michael’s Hospice earlier this year. Each...
FEATURED | A wonderful Christmas light display is raising money for St Michael’s Hospice to thank them for the wonderful care they give to peopleÂ
A wonderful Christmas light display is raising money for St Michael’s Hospice to thank them for the wonderful care they give to people. The display, located on Elm Road in Credenhill, will be lit up from now until 1st January. A post on JustGiving said: “For many of...
FEATURED | Newly engaged couples encouraged to bid for stunning central Hereford party auction with £500 behind the bar and all proceeds going to local families with a child facing cancer
A dream party venue is being offered at auction in aid of a children’s cancer charity. The Shack Revolution, a stylish urban industrial space, has put a generous £500 behind the bar, and teamed up with a local caterer & photo booth hire. Those planning an...
NEWS | Fundraising page launched following the tragic death of a 5-year-old boy from the West Midlands who died while he was on holiday in EgyptÂ
A fundraising page has been launched following the tragic death of a 5-year-old boy from the West Midlands Ambulance who died while he was on holiday in Egypt. Kelan Logan-Derench was on his first holiday abroad when he sadly lost his life in a tragic accident. In a...
FEATURED | Teenage boys row half and full marathons to raise money for Movember charity and their work to change the face of men’s mental health
Monmouth School Rowing Club row half and full marathons to raise funds for Movember. The charity event saw some of the boys row for three hours, whilst supporters entertained with karaoke in the boat house. Saturday 19th November saw Monmouth School Rowing Club come...
COMMUNITY | Help 7-year-old Isla from Hereford raise money for The Little Princess Trust by sponsoring her ahead of her haircut later today!
Help 7-year-old Isla raise money for The Little Princess Trust by sponsoring her ahead of her haircut that will take place later today. Isla will be having her haircut at 6pm at Madley Village Hall and has already raised well over £1,000! Here is Isla’s story in her...
NEWS | A patient from St Michael’s Hospice has renewed his wedding with his wife in a fabulous heartwarming ceremonyÂ
A patient staying at St Michael’s Hospice’s Inpatient Unit has described the emotion he felt after renewing his marriage vows at St Michael’s Hospice. From St Michael’s Hospice: Ron Brotherston and his wife, Julie, were due to celebrate their sixth wedding anniversary...
WHAT’S ON? | Get ready to wear your Santa suit and take a fun run around Hereford to raise money for St Michael’s Hospice
On your marks, get set, Ho Ho Ho. The Hereford Santa Run brings a flash of red to the City centre with hundreds of runners dressed as Santa Claus to spread festive fun and burn a few cheeky calories for the holidays. Open to everyone of all ages, bring the whole...