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Parents hope to run up total for Warwick charity close to their hearts

Parents Chris and Jenny Byrne will be powered on to cross the finish line at the London Landmarks Half Marathon on Sunday, to support the Warwick charity which helped them through their daughter’s cancer battle nine years ago. The couple, from Wolverhampton, are running through the capital in aid of Molly Ollys, the children’s charity […]

Bargain bridal gowns set to raise funds for charity

Brides-to-be will have the opportunity to bag a bougie bargain while also supporting two Warwick charities, at a fundraising Wedding Fayre in Warwick. More than 40 brand new wedding dresses and accessories in a variety of styles and sizes will be available to buy at knockdown prices during the one-off event, organised by The Gap […]

Bunny Hop fundraiser for Molly Ollys

When it comes to fundraising, a team of fundraising colleagues are ready to jump to it for a Warwick charity. Staff at Gallagher in Brierley Hill are taking part in an Easter Bunny Hop on March 28th, in aid of children’s charity Molly Ollys. Two groups from the insurance and risk management company will each […]

Good sports put their weight behind charity challenge for their school

Two good sports from Hatton are ‘pulling’ together to raise money for a cause close to their hearts. Friends Grace Lessard and Charlotte Foss have pledged to row the length of the River Avon within six weeks to fund new equipment for their school in Henley-in-Arden. And the girls, aged 13 and 12, already have […]

Coventry Foodbank proudly presents ‘The Night Before Christmas’

Coventry Foodbank has launched its latest festive fundraising campaign to help tackle the rising food crisis. The Foodbank is appealing for support to help meet increasing demand through a new fun five-part video, filmed in collaboration with two local dance groups. The light-hearted social media campaign with a serious message, aims to raise awareness as […]

Rotary champions peace opportunity for school

With so much conflict throughout the world, and with so many countries resorting to warfare and locally with the increase in knife crime, encouraging young people to think about what peace means to them and how conflict can be avoided without resorting to violence, has become even more important. To support schools with their peace […]

Historic hotel is back with a bang

Fireworks are set to light up the skies over historic Wroxall Abbey, in Warwick, with the return of the hotel’s Bonfire Night party. Tickets for the family event, on November 3rd, give visitors access to the bonfire, fireworks display, food and entertainment, including bouncy castle and a live DJ. People will be able to choose […]

TV celebrity prevents rain from dampening spirits at fun day

TV host Alison Hammond was among the good sports who turned out to lend their support to a Family Fun Day in aid of Warwick children’s charity Molly Ollys. The event, organised and hosted by Knowle and Dorridge Cricket Club in Solihull, raised more than £2,500 and was attended by more than 200 people. Many […]

‘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 […]