Doddie Weir the Scottish International Rugby player, all round good guy, has been diagnosed with motor neurone disorder, a degenerative disability, has set up a trust to support the work into this condition and supporting the people dealing with it. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-41073932
What a truely disappointing reaction from a mindless few! An inspirational man and a very worthy cause! https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/madwalker Very well done to the true Rangers and Celtic fans!
Today the Caravan and Motorhome Club will be acting as a regional call centre for Comic Relief. Following a day’s work, employees and guest celebrities will donate their time manning the phones throughout the night to help raise funds for the poor and disadvantaged. Nick Lomas, Director General said: "...we are keen to…
Once again the RSPCA is found wanting.Their cynical use of targetting donors is totally unacceptable, leading to a fine ( paid from donations no doubt)> This organidsation is not a charity but a big business using the most unsavoury tactics of spiv outfits. Time for it to be stripped of its charity status.Unless the whole…
If anyone is staying at Carnon Downs next week and is looking for a fun night out, I'm running a quiz night in tge village hall to raise funds for Cornwall Arthritis Research on Wednesday 2 November, 7 pm start. If you're in the area you'll be most welcome to join in. You can email me for more details (address in my…
Next week we will be using the Henley Four Oaks Caravan Club Site as a base to support our daughter completing (hopefully) her Duke of Edinburgh Award Diamond Challenge which is walking from Bath to Windsor along the Kennet and Avon canal and Thames footpath (about 108 miles in total). Kathryn gained her Gold award through…
Macmillan Nurses and a story I was saying in another thread what a strange thing the mind is. I lost my wife 20 years ago after nursing her at home for 9 months. She had oesophageal cancer which was operated on but it then spread to her liver. During that time I had help from the district nurse and regular visits from a…
I am doing the Yorkshire 3 peaks challenge at the end of September to raise money for Macmillan cancer support. All the money raised will go to macmillan I would be gratefully if you would like to donate or sponsor me to raise money towards this cause My just giving page to make a donation is…
I don't know if any of you watch BBC Gardener's World with Monty Don and the team? Recently I was watching the programme when they took a look at Stavordale Priory in Somerset. It's the home of a well known theatre producer and partner. I didn't know the garden existed so I looked it up in the hope of possible viewings. I…
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