football
By Joel, 16, Jill Dando News Correspondent Game-changing small-sided multi-sport pitch opens at the Concord Youth Centre, Birmingham, thanks to funding from the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation and EA SPORTS FC FUTURES™. This PlayZone will provide a safe, inclusive and accessible facility to play football
Charity
By Jill Dando News STORY FROM London’s Air Ambulance Charity celebrated the arrival of its two new helicopters alongside HRH The Prince of Wales and ex-England Captain David Beckham. This momentous day marked the conclusion of our Up Against Time appeal, which surpassed its £15 million target with the
Macmillan Coffee Morning
By Charity Correspondent, Jill Dando News The FUCHSIA Cancer Support Group held a coffee morning at the Night Jar Pub in Worle, Somerset where they raised over £272.00 for Macmillan Cancer Support. They enjoyed cake, tea and coffee while raising money for the brilliant charity. The group FUCHSIA has
Charity
October is Restart A Heart Month when events are put on encouraging people to learn CPR. The community in Weston super Mare, Somerset has supported the Donate for Defib Weston-super-Mare Project in enabling publicly accessible defibrillators to be placed in venues throughout the town. And thanks to the community fundraising
Charity
By Jill Dando News A night of music will be helped to raise money for an international global charity working in some of the poorest communities of the world. St Paul's Church in Weston-super-Mare, is set to host a special evening of music featuring Philippa Hanna and Lou
Charity
Next year brings the 10-year anniversary of In Charley's Memory, mental health charity helping thousands of people. To celebrate they will be hosting a ball at the Winter Gardens in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. Everyone in the office is looking forward to celebrating all of our hard work over the
health
By Adam Hunter, Jill Dando News Correspondent In a heartwarming celebration at the Winter Gardens, Broadway Lodge, Weston Super Mare, Somerser one of the UK's leading addiction treatment centres, marked its 50th anniversary. The charity, founded in 1974, has been at the forefront of addiction recovery, proudly treating
Good News Tonic
By Jill Dando News The Wealth Summit in Devon, UK raised the funds for the well in Uganda. In recent months Uganda is suffering huge droughts leading to hundreds of deaths. In June the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said at least 518,000 people, or 40% of the
Charity
By Jill Dando News Fierce winds tried to unseat him and the sea almost swept his tent away, but nothing could stop University of Bristol student Ed Watson cycling the entire length of Norway for charity. The Medicine student, along with his brother and friend, cycled around 100km every day
Charity
By Jill Dando News A summer club run by a Salvation Army family centre in Sunderland provided youngsters with a range of exciting activities and days out to help families who struggle with costs over the holidays. With funding from Sunderland City Council’s Together for Children and support from
Charity
By Jill Dando News Specsavers in Weston-super-Mare High Street, Somerset are working with the Donate For Defib Weston-super-Mare Project, to fundraise for a defibrillator to be made publicly accessible outside the store to support the local community. Professor Graham Stuart, a former Consultant Cardiologist at Bristol Royal Hospital For Children
weston-super-mare
By Jill Dando News The community spirit of Weston-super-Mare in Somerset was on full display as local Member of Parliament Dan Aldridge rolled up his sleeves to serve hot meals alongside volunteers at Aishah's Food Charity. Established with the simple yet powerful mission of providing hot meals to
Charity
By Oliver, 14, Jill Dando News Correspondent Candice Rollings, who runs the Ship Inn, Uphill, in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset started a campaign for Target Ovarian Cancer after her mum, Janette, known as ‘net’ died in June 2023. Target Ovarian Cancer is a charity that aims to work with professionals to make
Charity
By Jill Dando News Jon Air, founder of a UK-registered charity, is marking 25 years of bringing high-quality education and hope to some of the world's most disadvantaged children. To commemorate this milestone, a special celebration event is being held. Event Details: * Date: 18th September * Time: 7PM * Location:
People
By Ella, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondent Great Britain have had an excellent Paralympics after having a tricky one in Tokyo. They have won an astonishing 124 medals, coming second overall. Team GB gained a total of 49 Gold Medals, 44 Silver and 31 bronze medals. This is an amazing
Charity
By Jill Dando News In a heartening display of community spirit, East London-based charity The Wickers is set to host its fifth annual fundraiser to combat the rising tide of knife crime in the UK. The event, aptly named "It's a Knock Out Challenge," is scheduled