A charity rugby match is to take place in Ledbury this Sunday, to raise awareness and money for the fight against testicular cancer. Back in late 2021, Benedict Shimwell was diagnosed with testicular cancer. After a healthy dose of chemotherapy, he gathered a group of...
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NEWS | A Hereford family are asking for support towards funeral costs following the tragic and sudden death of Ryan
Ryan from Hereford passed away suddenly on 4th July, leaving his family devastated. They have since set up a GoFundMe page to help support with funeral costs, with more than £1,500 raised so far. The post on the GoFundMe page says: “Ryan passed away suddenly on the...
COMMUNITY | Staff at Rowlands Pharmacy in Hereford are walking / running 218 miles from Hereford to Cornwall, to raise money for charity
Staff at Rowlands Pharmacy in Hereford, are joining the family of Matty Morgan, in walking / running 218 miles from Hereford to Cornwall, to raise money for charity in his memory. Natalie (Matty’s wife), and the team from Rowlands Pharmacy on Westfaling Street in...
FEATURED | The brand new Herefordshire Reuse and Recycling Organisation unit at Rotherwas opens today
The brand new Herefordshire Reuse and Recycling Organisation unit at Rotherwas opens its doors today. Herefordshire Reuse and Recycling Organisation is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to reducing waste, supporting local people and helping those in...
COMMUNITY | The cousin of a 11-year-old boy from Bromyard who is receiving treatment for Leukaemia is helping to raise money to support his family with travel costs
The cousin of a 11-year-old boy from Bromyard who is receiving treatment for Leukaemia is helping to raise money to support his family with travel costs. 11-year-old Elijah from Bromyard is a young boy who is receiving treatment for Leukaemia. It was only discovered...
CHARITY | A golf club captain is taking his support for The Little Princess Trust to a whole new level by using a helicopter to select the winners from a unique raffle
A golf club captain is taking his support for The Little Princess Trust to a whole new level by using a helicopter to select the winners from a unique raffle. For instead of tickets, supporters will be given a golf ball that will be dropped from the flying chopper...
CHARITY | Jude from Hereford is raising money for The Little Princess Trust by doing 30 press ups every day throughout June!
After The Little Princess Trust visited Jude’s school and told them all about what they do, Jude decided he wanted to raise some money for them. Every night Jude does 10 press ups before bed, part of his own little routine he created. To raise money for The...
FEATURED | Record-breaking local charity fund announces donation of 10 incredible, high-end holiday lets to be auctioned in a bid to raise more funds for local families living with childhood cancer
Be More Frank, a local charity fund already renowned for raising over £170,000, has been gifted 10 stunning and unique holiday lets in a bid to raise thousands more pounds of funding for local families who have a child with cancer. The record-breaking special named...
COMMUNITY | Donation page set up following the unexpected death of a Herefordshire woman
A donation page has been set up following the unexpected death of a Herefordshire woman. Rebecca Maund, sadly passed away on 19th June 2024. A post on the GoFundMe page said: “On 19th June 2024, Mum found her way to heaven. “We are raising funds for the funeral. This...
IN MEMORY | In memory of Anthony (Tony) Barber who passed away on Thursday 13th June
In loving memory of Anthony (Tony) Barber who passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday 13th June 2024 at the age of 74. Tony’s Funeral will be held on Wednesday 3rd July, 4.15pm at the Crematorium. The wake will then be held at the Richmond Club. Family...
CHARITY | Firefighters complete charity challenge to remember popular former colleague
The Fifth Stu’s Phoenix Challenge in the Brecon Beacons has once again been a big success. The annual event is held in tribute to Group Commander Stu Crebbin of Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service who died in March 2021 aged 46 after a 12-month...
FEATURED | Fundraising event to be held this evening in memory of a 30-year-old man from Hereford who died unexpectedly
A fundraising event is to be held in memory of a 30-year-old man from Hereford who died unexpectedly in January 2023. Matty Morgan passed away in January 2023, aged just 30-years-old, and his wife Natalie has organised an event in his memory. The event will take...
COMMUNITY | 89-year-old Chris Jones to embark on a thrilling wing walk adventure to raise money for a children’s charity
Chris Jones, an 89-year-old from Knighton in Powys, is set to embark on a thrilling wing walking adventure to raise funds for Hope House, an organisation supporting children with life-threatening conditions. Having only flown once before, Chris will be standing atop a...
FEATURED | Fundraising event to be held this weekend in memory of a 30-year-old man from Hereford who died unexpectedly
A fundraising event is to be held in memory of a 30-year-old man from Hereford who died unexpectedly in January 2023. Matty Morgan passed away in January 2023, aged just 30-years-old, and his wife Natalie has organised an event later this month in his memory. ...
COMMUNITY | A fundraising page has been set up following the unexpected death of a 53-year-old Hereford woman
A fundraising page has been set up following the death of a 53-year-old Hereford woman. Nicola Bradley unexpectedly passed away on 4th June, aged 53-years-old. Her daughter Mia has shared the following message on her Go Fund Me page: “My beautiful Mum passed away at...
COMMUNITY | More than £7,500 has been raised to help support the family of a 3-year-old boy from Hereford who is undergoing an intensive course of chemotherapy following the discovery of a large brain tumour
A three-year-old boy from Hereford is currently undergoing an intensive course of chemotherapy following the discovery of a large brain tumour. Three-year-old Oscar, who is from Hereford and attends nursery in the city, faces a five month stay in hospital for his...
FEATURED | Henry is walking 2400km from Manchester to Ibiza to raise money to support a 7-year-old double amputee with more than £60,000 already raised
It’s not often we share fundraising appeals that aren’t Herefordshire related, but this one really did touch our hearts. Henry Moores is currently approaching the final stage of an epic 2,400km walk from Manchester to Ibiza, to help raise money for the Tony Hudgell...
NEWS | Antiques expert and TV star Kate Bliss has helped to raise a magnificent £1,607 for St Michael’s Hospice at an event in Herefordshire
Antiques expert and TV star Kate Bliss has helped to raise a magnificent £1,607 for St Michael’s Hospice at an “amazing” WI open meeting where she captivated guests with anecdotes and valuations. Kate, who has appeared on the BBC's Bargain Hunt, Flog It! and Secret...
NEWS | A GoFundMe page has been set up after a fire caused significant damage to a number of properties in Ledbury on Wednesday
A GoFundMe page has been set up to support residents after a number of properties suffered significant damage following a fire in Ledbury on Wednesday. The fire, that occurred on Lawnside Road in Ledbury, caused damage to a number of properties. The local...
COMMUNITY | A group of family and friends to cycle around Herefordshire over two days to increase Dementia awareness
On 22nd and 23rd June, a group of family and friends of the Snell family, are planning a cycle ride 152 miles around Herefordshire over 2 days to increase awareness of Frontotemporal Dementia, improve support for those affected, and contribute towards research. They...