ANYONE who has seen the BBC TV series ‘The Sheriffs are Coming’ would know that those words are not usually followed by a happy event. But Hereford’s veteran fundraiser Alan Blake could point to exactly the opposite experience when he was visited by not one...
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CHARITY | Hereford cancer survivor Jan Poole puts a new spin on Race for Life at Home with her ‘hula-thon’
A HEREFORD cancer survivor is putting a new spin onRace for Life by taking on her own ‘hula-thon’ and hooping in colleagues at the school where she works. Jan Poole (54), a teaching assistant at St Francis Xavier’s school in...
CHARITY | Care team to embark on three-day 500km fundraiser for St Michael’s Hospice
A care team is embarking on a three-day cycling fundraiser – without leaving their office. Staff at Bluebird Care Herefordshire will spend three eight-hour days from 4th – 6th May attempting to ride 500km – the breadth of the UK. Each member of the 10-strong team will...
CHARITY | Ian is aiming to complete 3,100 nautical mile unsupported row from New York to Scilly Isles
From St Michael’s Hospice: St Michael's Hospice is delighted to have been chosen by Ian Rivers to be one of the charities that will benefit from his unsupported solo row across the North Atlantic from New York to the Scilly Isles. Using only a sextant as the main form...
NEWS | St Michael’s Hospice retail stores and coffee shops reopen across Herefordshire
St Michael's Hospice are delighted to have reopened their retail stores and coffee shops and the teams in each store are looking forward to welcoming you back. Coffee and Books in Hereford and Leominster are offering a takeaway menu, which includes hot drinks....
NEWS | Tesco staff raise over £470 for Cancer Research in memory of colleague
A number of colleagues from Tesco in Bewell Street have completed 10,000 steps a day throughout March to raise money for Cancer Research in memory of Phill Price, their much loved work colleague who recently passed away. Colleagues were Sarah Davis, Matt Price, Jo...
NEWS | Raising £3,000 to help Connor who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of Cancer
Just before Easter Connor had an operation to remove a tumour which seemed to go well, but during testing the growth was found to be malignant with an aggressive Cancer. Connor has already been diagnosed with Asperger's and will need some special education after his...
CHARITY | Dai & Tracie from Shark Motorcycles raise £320 for War Paws
Dai Davies, owner of Shark motorcycles in Hereford and his wife Tracie, raised a fantastic £320 by asking their lovely customers to leave their tips to War Paws instead of them. Here is Dai with Harley, Bonnie, Zed and Indie (named after Motorcycles). War Paws thanked...
NEWS | Help Herefordshire Riding for the Disabled fund new therapy horse
From Herefordshire Riding for the Disabled: One of RDA star horses 'Jelly' needs to enter retirement and we must find sufficient funding to purchase her replacement. Jelly really is a star horse who will stand quietly at the mounting block for all riders, doesn't...
CHARITY | The Easter Bunny has been treating children in Herefordshire
Children across Herefordshire had fun over the weekend when the Easter Bunny turned up on their doorsteps! The fundraising event was organised by Kieran Joyce’s Memorial Fund - cardiac risk in the young and the money raised will go towards the charity. The Kieran...
NEWS | Hereford Town Hall will be lit up purple tonight
Hereford Town Hall will be lit up purple tonight to mark World Autism Awareness Day. From National Autistic Society: World Autism Awareness Week is here. Good luck to everyone doing a Super 7 Challenge! It's not too late to do a Super 7 Challenge, help spread...
COMMUNITY | Help Darcey who suffers from a microdeletion syndrome get support to lead a more fulfilled life
From Just Giving: Darling Darcey is an 8 year old gorgeous little girl who is affectionate and full of love. She was born in 2012 in Hereford. Although there were complications at birth there was no indication of Darcey's genetic condition. In the first few months it...
CHARITY | Ieuan is raising money for St Michael’s Hospice in memory of his nan
Ieuan Vale-Smith will be running the London Marathon in aid of St Michael's Hospice to thank them for the care that they gave his nan when she was ill a few years ago. Ieuan said: "When my Nan fell ill a few years back they were so supportive and helped my family...
NEWS | “We See You” says Hereford charity as it launches new workplace diversity campaign
Award-winning training and employment charity, Landau, today launched a new campaign to drive greater diversity in workplaces across Hereford. The We See You campaign will tell the inspiring stories of some of the 3,000 people helped into training or employment by the...
NEWS | Local Law Firms Continue to Help The Royal National College for the Blind Despite Lockdowns
Several Covid19-related lockdowns didn’t stop local firms, Mundy’s Estate Planning & Probate Specialists and Harrison Clark Rickerbys (HCR) Solicitors, from raising over £1,500 for the Royal National College for the Blind. They ran a successful, professional Will...
NEWS | Determination pushes Alan through after a spell of ill-health threatened to de-rail fundraising bid.
The 89-year-old was forced to put his activities on hold when he was laid low by illness early in the year but happily he is now recovered and starting to scale up his efforts again. Alan is raising funds for Rotary, Parkinson’s and Burghill Parish Church by...
CHARITY | Shirley & Lofty’s Jurassic Coast March for The Rifles Regimental Trust
Shirley and Lofty are both veterans and have served with the Light Infantryboth the Regular and Reserve. Shirley and Lofty would like to invite you to sponsor them on their Jurassic Coast March in September. They have done this twice before in different parts of the...
NEWS | Local businesses and people step forward to help Frank achieve his bucket list
Local businesses and people have stepped forward to help teenager Frank achieve his bucket list. Frank has terminal cancer and with the support of the community, he is managing to achieve many of his life goals. A post on the Team Frank Facebook page said: "Huge...
NEWS | Bishop of Hereford partners with Christian Aid to encourage people to give thanks after a Covid jab
The Diocese of Hereford has partnered with aid and development charity Christian Aid to give people an opportunity to give thanks for their Covid-19 vaccine and help others in crisis across the world. Recognising the deep sense of relief and gratitude...
CHARITY | RNC Student Proclaims Walk of 500 Miles
Nicole Corley, an A Level student at The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) is organising a sponsored walk event as part of her Extended Project Qualification. On Saturday 20th March, from 10am-6pm, Nicole and a team of students and staff from RNC, hope to...