Matt and Stefan from Your Herefordshire have been hearing some fantastic things about the Newton Farm Community Hub and we went to visit them yesterday (Tuesday) to see what they are up to! Matt met Esther Griffiths (Shop Manager) who showed us around the hub and you...
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CHARITY | Students in a Spin for The Royal National College for the Blind
Students at The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) are planning an exciting 12-hour Spinathon to raise funds for a celebration they are organising on behalf of the charity to mark its landmark 150th Anniversary this year. RNC Student, Nell Doubledee, aged...
NEWS | Kington’s amazing fireworks show raises money for two fantastic charities
Kington’s amazing fireworks show in November has raised money for two fantastic charities. A spokesperson for Kington Fireworks said: “Happy New Year everyone! Following such a successful display back in November '21 we managed to take enough money to not only pay for...
NEWS | Help Sarah and Dan be with their baby girl at this difficult time
Sarah and Dan from Hereford have had a traumatic week after their four month old daughter Luna was taken into hospital with Bronchitis. Here are a few words from a family friend: “Hi all, little baby Luna is just 4 months old and has fallen extremely poorly with...
CHARITY | Craig is raising money for Birmingham Children’s Hospital following the death of Ella Turner
Craig Balderson is raising money for Birmingham Children's Hospital following the death of his friend Joe's daughter, Ella Turner. Craig will be taking part in the Great Birmingham Run on 1st May 2022 and is aiming to raise £250 for the charity. You can sponsor Craig...
CHARITY | A veteran Hereford ‘mountaineer’ is nearing the top of his own personal Everest
A VETERAN Hereford ‘mountaineer’ is nearing the top of his own personal Everest.In October last year, inspired by the spirit of the late Captain Sir Tom Moore, 90-year-old Alan Blake embarked on a fundraising project to boost the coffers of Parkinson’s, Burghill...
NEWS | Avara becomes first meat processor to donate one million meals to food charity FareShare
Through its regular weekly supply, and provision of surplus product, Avara Foods has become the first meat processor to donate the equivalent of 1 million meals to FareShare. FareShare, the country’s biggest charity fighting hunger and food waste, typically takes...
NEWS | ‘Inspiration’ Medical Director Dr Tony Blower to retire from St Michael’s Hospice
Christmas will signal the end of an era at St Michael’s Hospice near Hereford as the charity’s long-serving Medical Director retires. Dr Tony Blower joined the Bartestree-based Hospice in January 2000 and has gone on to become a hugely popular figure among patients,...
NEWS | Fundraising page set up to support family who’s home was destroyed by fire earlier this week in Herefordshire
A fundraising page has been set up to support a family who's home was destroyed by a fire earlier this week in a village in Herefordshire. Six fire crews from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service were called to a house fire in Fownhope last night. Two...
NEWS | HWFRS collects nearly £98k worth of recyclable clothing handed over by generous public – over 482 tonnes!
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service has collected over 482 tonnes of unwanted clothing in in its Fire Fighters Charity recycling banks – raising nearly 98k! This impressive result, donated by the generous public, is the quantity and value of clothing...
COMMUNITY | Help raise money to give a 10-month-old boy with rare disease a Christmas to remember
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...
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...