Karen from Herefordshire has been busy over the past few months walking from Lands End to John O’Groats.....virtually of course, due to lockdown restrictions. Karen said: “During the lockdown I have discovered the pleasure of a daily walk - a pleasure greatly enjoyed...
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CHARITY | Lee Prince is walking home for Christmas to support Walking With The Wounded
Lee Prince from Hereford will be walking home from Imjim Barracks in Gloucester, all the way back home to Kingsway in Hereford, approximately 34 miles, this Christmas, to help raise money for Walking With The Wounded. Walking Home For Christmas is Walking With The...
FUNDRAISING | Dave Braves The Shave for Wye Valley NHS Trust’s Umbrella Charity
James Mokler from Hereford is currently fighting Lymphoma and his dad Dave has decided to 'Brave The Shave' to help raise money for the Wye Valley NHS Trust Umbrella Charity, so that more people can receive the fantastic care and support that James has during his...
NEWS | hvoss – Herefordshire to host a 12 hour virtual bake off
On Wednesday 18th November hvoss-Herefordshire will be hosting their hvoss ‘BBO 12 hour Bake Off Bonanza’ from 8am-8pm, to raise funds for hvoss and to print two books written over lockdown. This exciting challenge is the culmination and celebration of 7 months of...
NEWS | The Royal National College for the Blind Secures Funding from the National Lottery Community Fund for Covid 19 Assistance
The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) is delighted to announce that it has been awarded almost £40,000 in National Lottery funding to support its work with young, blind and visually impaired (VI) students.Funding from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund,...
SUPPORT | Samaritans – “Whatever time it is, you don’t have to be alone.”
Following the announcement from the Prime Minister that the United Kingdom will enter a month long lockdown from Thursday, there is absolutely no doubt that the impact on the mental health of thousands of people will be very severe. The wonderful people at the...
CHARITY | Abi is raising money for Dementia UK by running 50 miles
Abi Jones says she is aiming to get fitter and to help with her determination to do so, she has decided to aim to run 50 miles in 30 days to raise money for Dementia UK. "Dementia UK is a fantastic charity and very close to my heart" said Abi. Dementia UK is a...
CHARITY | Daniel is doing 3,000 push-ups to raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust
Daniel Freeman has set himself a challenge for November. The challenge is to complete 3,000 push-ups to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Daniel knows the terrible impact that cancer can have all to well. He lost his dad when he was just five years old and he...
FEATURED | Strong Young Minds launch new programme
At a time of change for many people across the world, protecting our mental health and wellbeing has perhaps never been so important. For many of us, these changes can be difficult for us to cope with and its easy to become fearful and anxious worrying...
COMMUNITY | Millie creates quirky Christmas gifts to raise money for Little Princess Trust
A creative young girl has come up with some quirky Christmas gifts to raise money for The Little Princess Trust. Millie Crocket hopes that her imaginative creations will help her raise the £550 it costs to provide one wig to a young person suffering hair loss. The...
Amy Pegler and Lissa Morgan to run marathon through Herefordshire to raise money for Hospice
Amy Pegler and Lissa Morgan from Hereford had planned to complete the Newport Marathon back in April, however due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this was cancelled. Not to be defeated, the ladies decided that they would still complete a marathon and they will be taking a...
FEATURED | Raise money for The Royal National College for the Blind by taking part in The Vitality Big Half
Next year’s edition of The Vitality Big Half will take place on Sunday 25 April 2021. Enter now to secure your place on the Start Line of London’s most exciting half marathon! https://www.thebighalf.co.uk/events/vitality-big-half/index.html The iconic route will be...
NEWS | Kingspan workers take part in 53 mile Brecon Beacons walk to raise money to support Brandon
A team completed a 53 mile walk across the Brecon Beacons each carrying 25kg loads, all in aid of an 11 year old boy called Brandon who suffers with a rare combination of Antaxia and ARSACS. From Brandon’s Just Giving Page -...
FUNDRAISING | Leominster couple to raise money for Double Paralympic Gold Medalist Simon Richardson MBE
On the 12th October, husband and wife Phil and Kelly Hall from Leominster are embarking on a 130km walk over one month around their local area to raise money for 2008 Double Paralympic Gold Medalist Simon Richardson MBE, who is just recovering after a serious road...
NEWS | Chris puts in an excellent performance in England’s Most Powerful Man Competition despite injury
RNC student strongman Chris's day didn't quite go to plan when a back injury struck during the England’s Most Powerful Man competition on Saturday. But despite continuing back pain, Chris fought on, completing all of the heavy lift events and coming in at a very...
CHARITY | Hereford teacher to raise money for charity after breast cancer diagnoses
Sarah Dean, a teacher at St Mary's Primary School in Credenhill, is raising money for Breast Cancer Now after being diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time. Sarah/Team Dean are running 100k in October for Breast Cancer Now because doing something physical...
CHARITY | Patrick and Caroline Baker raise over £2,000 for charity by climbing Snowdon
Caroline and Patrick Baker have raised an amazing £2316 for St Michaels Hospice and Marie Curie by organising a sponsored walk up Snowdon in Wales. Snowdon is the highest peak in Wales, at 1,085m ASL. They completed the walk to say thank you for the wonderful care and...
CHARITY | Alan Blake aims to raise £100,000 by completing 15 mile challenge
Alan Blake has spent much of his life raising money for various charities and feels he has one last charitable challenge left in him, as he moves into his 90th year. He has taken inspiration from the local area and has decided to navigate a walk that starts at his...
NEWS | Hereford Cemetery hands over £10k to Alzheimer’s Research UK
Hereford Crematorium has handed over a cheque for £10,000 to Alzheimer’s Research UK. The crematorium has been part of a national metal recycling scheme since 2011, and has so far donated over £94,000 to various local charities. Bernie Carranza, Alzheimer’s Research...
CHARITY | Come and see RNC
Our Charity Partners The Royal National College for the Blind are thrilled to launch a new College film made by 'More Creative', featuring their very own Outreach and Events Officer, Tom. The film gives a brief overview of what it's like to study at RNC. This year,...