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Tree of Remembrance Takes Root in Gloucester to Honor Those Lost to Meningitis Sunday, November 9, 2025 meningitis remembrance gloucester christmas charity meningitisnow concert memorial ribbons fundraising Families who have lost loved ones to meningitis will come together for a poignant Christmas concert next month at Gloucester Cathedral. The event, organised by Stroud-based charity Meningitis Now, offers a touching space for … Read More
Campaign to Save Merrivale Wood Falls Short as Local Buyer Steps In Sunday, November 9, 2025 merrivale woodland conservation community fundraising herefordshire wildlife campaign crowdfunding protection The Merrivale Wood Conservation Group (MWCG) has announced that their effort to purchase a cherished patch of ancient woodland near Ross-on-Wye has been unsuccessful. Despite a rapid crowdfunding campaign that aimed to raise … Read More
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Beanie Babies and Vintage Frames Raise Over £11,000 for Air Ambulance Charity Tuesday, November 4, 2025 fundraising charity airambulance beaniebabies collectibles community gloucestershire emergencycare donation lifesaving An inspiring fundraising effort involving hundreds of vintage Beanie Babies, Buddies, and old picture frames has raised more than £11,000 for the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC). This initiative was sparked by … Read More
Wear It Pink Day: A Splash of Support for Breast Cancer Care and Research Friday, October 24, 2025 breast cancer charity fundraising awareness wear it pink This October, communities, schools and workplaces up and down the country will embrace Wear It Pink Day — a bold, bright and purpose‑driven day of action where pink is the theme and hope is the message. Organised by Breast … Read More