Community awards honour six hard-working volunteers
Community awards have recognised six volunteers for their hard work. The honours were announced by Ashburton District Council.
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I lost my hair to MS treatment - now my wigs are worn by Naomi Campbell and Serena Williams
After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Antonia Okonma Shittu turned her childhood love of styling hair into a wig business that now counts high-profile clients among its customers. Despite ongoing health challenges, she has built a successful company and wants to encourage other women to start.
Pupils and Families Enjoy Reading Cafes for Macmillan Fundraiser
Pupils and families enjoyed reading cafes held as a fundraiser for Macmillan.
Exeter Samaritans volunteers trek Sahara desert for charity
Volunteers from the Exeter Samaritans have trekked across the Sahara desert to raise money for charity.
Bexhill craftspeople raise amazing sum for two local charities
Craftspeople in Bexhill have raised a sum of money for two local charities. The fundraising effort was reported by SussexWorld.
Festive fundraiser for Dementia support coming to Salisbury Rugby Club
A festive fundraiser supporting dementia care is coming to Salisbury Rugby Club.
Coffee shop fundraiser to support mental health charity in Basildon
A coffee shop in Basildon is holding a fundraiser to support a mental health charity.
Morecambe pub’s end of summer fundraiser raises nearly £5k for cancer charity
A Morecambe pub held an end of summer fundraiser that raised nearly £5,000 for a cancer charity.
Three fundraisers to sleep rough in Galashiels for homelessness charity
Three people are set to sleep rough in Galashiels to raise money for a homelessness charity.
More than a church: His Place opens its heart to Hastings community while fighting to save its historic home
His Place is opening its doors to the Hastings community. The venue is also fighting to save its historic home.
Community spirit shines as volunteers transform Lancaster community farm
Volunteers have been transforming a community farm in Lancaster.
Torfaen’s unsung heroes recognised at annual volunteer awards
Volunteers in Torfaen were recognised at the area's annual volunteer awards. The event celebrated people who give their time to help others.