Friends and family are fundraising on behalf of a gorgeous little boy named Eli-James. Eli-James is just 10 months old and has devastatingly been diagnosed with pontocerebellar hypoplasia. Doctors have advised his parents to spend time making memories with him as...
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CHARITY | Herefordshire funeral director skydived from a staggering 13,500ft to fundraise for local hospice with a group of bikers
A Herefordshire funeral director skydived from a staggering 13,500ft to fundraise for his local hospice with a group of bikers, who have raised over £600,000 for the hospice to date. The Hospice Angels were founded by Mike Pullin in 2003 and have...
NEWS | Family pay tribute to 10-year-old Jack Lis who died in dog attack
The family of Jack Lis have paid tribute to the 10-year-old boy who tragically died after a dog attack in South Wales. In a statement released by Gwent Police, Jack’s family said: "We are absolutely heartbroken. Our lives will never be the same without Jack. "We want...
CHARITY | Lexi-mai is raising money for The Little Princess Trust by donating her hair
9-year-old has been brave and decided to cut her hair off to help raise money for The Little Princess Trust. We spoke to Lexi-mae’s parents who said: “Our 9 Year old daughter Lexi-mai has decided that she really wants to cut off her hair and donate it to the Little...
NEWS | Aldi to donate food to charities in Herefordshire this Christmas – Here’s how to apply
Aldi is embracing the time for giving by encouraging local charities, community groups and food banks to register now to receive surplus food donations this Christmas. As part of Aldi’s pledge to donate 10 million meals this year to families across the UK facing...
NEWS | Memorial match this evening to mark ten years since Herefordshire teenager died
A memorial match will take place this Saturday to remember a Herefordshire teenager who sadly died ten years ago. Marcus Powell, aged just 16 at the time of his death, died after being involved in a collision with a vehicle travelling on the road between Kingstone and...
NEWS | Local community comes together following the death of three month old Ella
Family and friends have rallied round to support the parents of Ella, a three month old baby who tragically passed away suddenly at the weekend. Ella’s Story: “This is Ella. Ella was born on the 06/07/21. “Ella was diagnosed at her 20 week scan with 4 major heart...
NEWS | Harvey Road Haunted House Raising Funds for Terminally Ill Fownhope 9-year old
Roll up, roll up! Harvey Road Haunted House, Hereford, is supporting Stan Wilkes of Fownhope, a terminally ill 9-year old with a degenerative brain disease. Entertain yourselves and support Stan by visiting the Halloween spooky spectacle at Harvey Road, HR1 1XB. ...
NEWS | Colleagues from Avara Foods to complete Three Peaks in 24 hours for Young Lives vs. Cancer
Three work colleagues are currently travelling to Scotland to take on the Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for Young Lives vs. Cancer. Kane, Liam and Darren will be starting the difficult task on Ben Nevis at 10am tomorrow. Here’s a message from their Just Giving...
NEWS | Hereford firefighter puts best feet forward in Manchester Marathon to raise money for sick children
Hereford firefighter puts best feet forward for over 26 miles in Manchester Marathon to raise money for sick children HWFRS Watch Commander Tom Rowberry has put his best feet forward to run the Manchester Marathon and raise money for sick children. Tom, from Hereford...
NEWS | Hereford Lions Club and Tiger Helicopters give Sam his wish
Sam Weale was a happy and active nine year old until he was struck by the rare disorder, Adrenoleukodystrophy The family, Rob and Sarah and his six year old sister Bethan are caring for Sam at their home in Sutton St Nicolas. When they asked if there was...
NEWS | More than 250 miniature masterpieces to go under the hammer during online auction for St Michael’s Hospice
More than 250 miniature masterpieces are set to go under the hammer during an online auction for St Michael’s Hospice. Postcards from Life has raised tens of thousands of pounds for St Michael’s since launching in 2015. This year’s field is among the best yet, with...
CHARITY | Hospice supporters climb Snowdon, Cader Idris, Pen-y-Fan & Waun Fach within 24 hours
From St Michael's Hospice: Hospice supporters Anthony, Pete, Jim and Brian (the beaver) set themselves the mammoth challenge of ascending AND descending Snowdon, Cader Idris, Pen-y-Fan & Waun Fach within 24 hours using the more arduous, longer and less populated...
CHARITY | Daredevil fundraisers raise £20,000 for St Michael’s Hospice
A group of daredevil fundraisers have raised almost £20,000 for St Michael’s Hospice. The lucky 13 plunged through the skies above the Netheravon Airfield near Salisbury during a skydive in support of the Bartestree-based Hospice. The group was led by veteran Hospice...
CHARITY | The Dentist @ Tupsley raising money for Operation Smile by holding a raffle
From The Dentist @ Tupsley: "Align UK are taking on a challenge of raising £50,000 to support the work of Operation Smile, Starting at Land’s End, Cornwall and finishing at John O’Groats in the far north of Scotland, the team will cycle an epic 874 miles over 10 days....
NEWS | Leominster companies come together to support local specialist school
Three Leominster companies have shown that community spirit is very much still alive with a great show of support for a local community specialist school. Point to Point Services have come forward and donated a Gas BBQ to Westfield Special School, with 7one7 paying...
NEWS | Blind Football Team congratulated by Mayor of Hereford at Civic Reception
The Royal National College for the Blind football team were welcomed to Hereford Town Hall today by The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Hereford Paul Stevens, with the team joining councillors at a Civic Reception. Team RNC beat Merseyside on penalties at St George’s...
NEWS | Road closures will be in force in and around Hereford on Sunday 19th September for charity event
On Sunday 19th September, St Michael's Hospice will be holding RUN Hereford, an annual event comprising of Half Marathon, 10K and 5K. Each year, 1,200 runners and their supporters help make this one of the Hospice's biggest fundraisers, contributing around £60,000...
CHARITY | Andrew Graham is raising money for Combat Stress to support veterans
Andrew Graham has been busy supporting Combat Stress by climbing Pen y Fan, not just once, but EIGHT times so far! An incredible effort, considering he was injured during the first lap, an injury that has since been confirmed as a hairline fracture of the Tibial...
NEWS | Luctonians raise over £6,000 after completing 100km walk along Jurassic Coast
Luctonians have been at it again, splitting into two groups and completing the 100km walk along the Jurrasic Coast! The first of the teams made it across the line in 23hrs 35mins, with the others following a short while later. The quote of the day was, "I'd happily do...