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A member of the Bluetits sea swimming group in Weymouth, Katie Old, has organized a 'cake and craft' weekend at Bowleaze Cove, raising money for Cancer Research UK after her own ovarian cancer diagnosis. The event, which featured a lively atmosphere and memorable photo opportunities, has collected over
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The crew of the rowboat Crean, attempting to raise £57m for motor neurone disease research, had anticipated various challenges during their 900-mile journey from Land's End to John o'Groats. However, they were unaware that an MP's social media post would lead to a crowd
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Volunteers from Amazon's Warrington fulfilment centre worked alongside individuals with learning difficulties at the Walton Lea Partnership charity garden. Over four sessions, the team of 28 Amazon employees helped with gardening tasks, created a refreshed bike repair area, and provided a boost to both staff and learners. The
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In a heartbreaking turn of events, the Mencap charity shop in Chepstow, Wales, has fallen victim to a string of break-ins, leaving them short of vital stock, including a container of Christmas decorations. The shop, which relies on donations and sells items from a small storefront, uses outdoor bunkers and
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Anna Griffiths, a receptionist at Kimbolton Vets, has successfully raised over £12,000 for Dementia UK by restoring a 1957 Fordson Dexta tractor and visiting various farming events, including the Kimbolton Country Fayre. The tractor, painted pink, has become a focal point for her fundraising efforts, which have attracted attention
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Jordan has remained committed to supporting the people of the Gaza Strip through various relief aid efforts, with the latest convoy, part of the Jordan International Food Festival, delivering 300 tons of food supplies to the Gaza Strip. The festival, an annual event, has become a platform for solidarity and
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In a heartwarming display of community spirit, the inaugural Red Shoe Walk in Sheffield brought together hundreds of people, donning bright red shoes and t-shirts, to raise vital funds for those living with dementia. The event, supported by music legend Tony Christie and charity partner Sheffield Hospitals Charity, saw walkers
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Independent MP Rupert Lowe, who has been vocal about his concern over immigration, has apologized and donated £1,000 to a charity after he mistakenly identified a crew of charity rowers as "illegal migrants" off the coast of Great Yarmouth. The rowers, who were attempting to raise funds
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A charity cycle ride will take place on Sunday, 28th September, to raise funds for Age UK Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin's 75th anniversary fundraising appeal. The ride, which celebrates the charity's 75 years of service, aims to combat loneliness amongst older people in Shropshire. Riders will
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A charity ocean rowing team, ROW4MND, was mistakenly identified by Independent MP Rupert Lowe as potential illegal migrants while off the coast of Norfolk. The team, consisting of Matthew Parker, Mike Bates, Aaron Kneebone, and Liz Wardley, was on a mission to raise money for motor neurone disease (MND) research
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A charity rowing team, ROW4MND, was mistaken for "illegal immigrants" by Rupert Lowe, a former ally of Nigel Farage, after he shared a photo of a boat near wind turbines by Great Yarmouth on social media. Lowe, who had previously been mentioned as a potential replacement for Farage,
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A charity ocean rowing team was mistakenly identified as "illegal migrants" by Rupert Lowe, a former Reform UK MP now sitting as an Independent, after he posted a photo on Instagram of a boat near wind turbines off the Norfolk coast. However, the vessel in question was actually
