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‘Rotary has been my lifeline – and now we need a lifeline for Rotary’

Henley Rotary Club, Anna Devey

“Rotary has been my lifeline and now we need a lifeline for Rotary” – These are the words of the first female President of Henley Rotary ahead of its 50th anniversary next year. For Anna Devey, from Shrewley, the message couldn’t be more heartfelt as she appeals for more members to help secure the future […]

Creative collaboration tailor-made for a good cause

A special creative collaboration is set to raise thousands of pounds for a local children’s charity later this month. Local people will have the opportunity to bid on pieces in a limited-edition womenswear collection designed by Leamington artist Gemma Grao Art and tailors Clements and Church, in aid of Molly Ollys. Tickets for the exclusive […]

Woman whose life has been shaped by grief takes support into the workplace

A Balsall Common woman is taking her own experience with grief into the workplace following an increased demand for fostering mental wellbeing among employees. Tracey McAtamney, who was herself widowed at a young age, runs the Surviving Bereavement Foundation as well as a growing number of bereavement cafes across south Warwickshire and the West Midlands. […]

Feed The Hungry boss gives first hand account of his visit to Ukraine frontline

Ukraine, Feed The Hungry

On July 19th the CEO of Coventry-based charity Feed The Hungry UK, Gwyn Williams, headed off to go to Ukraine to visit Pastor Yan Horsu who works with charity partner Bread of Life in distributing food to Churches and communities across Ukraine. Since the start of the War FTH internationally have been responsible in sending […]

Warwick Rotarians visit Riding for Disabled headquarters

Members of Warwick Rotary Club have paid a visit to the new Riding for the Disabled (RDA) Head Office and Training Centre in Shrewley, where they were given a talk and a tour of the facilities. RDA UK is now based at Lowlands Farm, a site formerly owned by Ro Pudden MBE who established the […]

Coventry Food Bank’s fresh appeal for support ahead of toughest time of year

Coventry Food bank

The team behind Coventry Foodbank have issued a fresh appeal for support ahead of a predicted spike in demand over the school holidays next week (w/c July 24th). The city’s 14 food banks are bracing themselves for increased demand at the same time as a forecast 25% drop in donations as the summer break leaves […]

Celebrity names support charity’s second gala dinner in memory of late son

A Coventry mum is hoping to top previous fundraising at the second Gala Dinner she has organised in memory of her late son. Sharon Luca-Chatha established The Luca Foundation after her son, Luca, was stillborn at almost full term in June 2012. Since then the charity has raised thousands to fund the purchase and repair […]

Children support children with Night At The Museum fundraiser

A sleepover with a difference in Warwick will raise funds for a local children’s charity next month when youngsters reenact the movie A Night At The Museum. Members and leaders of the 10th Leamington St Marks Rainbows will be camping out in Warwick’s Market Hall Museum in aid of Molly Ollys which supports children with life-limiting […]