From Kate Gibbs: I’m running the London Marathon for SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity (Soldiers, Sailors, Airman and Families Association) please check out their website and the incredible things they do, a charity close to my heart. You’re probably wondering why...
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NEWS | Bill Jackson takes part in Big Sleep In to raise money for The Cart Shed
The Chairman of a local Estate Agents has spent the night sleeping outside his office, to help raise money for The Cart Shed. Bill Jackson pitched up outside Jackson’s Property overnight and has already raised £500 for The Cart Shed, a local charity based in North...
CHARITY | Firefighters’ epic challenge in memory of former colleague
A team of Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue (HWFRS) firefighters are determined to continue the fundraising legacy left by a former colleague, Stu Crebbin, who died in March at the age of 46 after a 12-month battle with cancer. Last August...
NEWS | Future of historic building in Hereford confirmed after Vennture bid is successful
Great news! MP for Hereford & Herefordshire South has confirmed this afternoon that the Vennture bid for the RVS building in St James and Bartonsham has been successful! Jesse Norman said: "Fantastic news that the Vennture bid for the RVS building in St James and...
NEWS | Liam from Ledbury completes 24 hour cycle to raise money for village restoration project in Nepal
On Saturday night, 18 year old Liam McAll from Ledbury completed a full 24 hour charity exercise cycle run for Raleigh International who work in some of the poorest countries in the world. The money Liam raises will go to a village restoration project in Nepal where...
CHARITY | St Michael’s Hospice Run Hereford – Hereford’s premier running event is back.
RUN Hereford hits the road on Sunday 19th September – and you won’t want to miss it. Flourish in the 5K, tackle a 10K or hammer the Half Marathon, and help St Michael’s Hospice support families in our community at a time they need it most. All entrants will...
FEATURED | Molly needs a new home – Could your home be the one?
We often share posts from Cats Protection Hereford in an attempt to try and find pets a new home. The latest cat in need of a new home is Molly and here’s a few words from the cats protection site: “I came into the Adoption Centre because my owner couldn't look after...
NEWS | 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 | Hereford’s veteran fundraiser Alan Blake receives visit from Herefordshire’s High Sheriff Jo Hilditch
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...
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...