Sue Ryder, (Abergavenny), are holding a raffle which will start on November 7th and the draw will take place on December 21st. Tickets are £1 and the prize is a brand-new dolls house, (the raffle is only in the Abergavenny shop). we are raising funds for our Leckhampton Court Hospice in Cheltenham. Call 01873 737900 […]
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Category Archives: Charity
Dancing For Future Generations
On Saturday 12th October 2013, dancers from Mayzmusik Performing Arts Academy will be dancing in Red Square for a marathon five hours to raise money for The Miscarriage Association & Save The Children. The event, which the dancers are calling a Sponsored ExtravaDance, is part of a nationwide Ultimate Danceathon where over 15,000 dancers all […]
Love Zimbabwe Grows
It has been a very busy year so far for local couple, David & Martha Holman and their charity Love Zimbabwe. David and Martha moved to Gilwern in April and have been busy planting lots of organic vegetables! The charity raises money for essential projects in rural areas of Zimbabwe such as boreholes for fresh […]
Rich man or Poor man?
Tonight, one in eight people in the world will go to bed hungry. Most probably you will not be one of them, because you are one of the lucky ones. What would it feel like to be one of the unlucky ones? Come along to the Rich man, Poor man meal being organised by the […]
Skirrid Toddler Challenge
On Saturday 8th June a group of intrepid children and their grown-ups will be taking the Zimele challenge and ‘toddling’ up the Skirrid. They will be raising funds for Zimele UK, an Abergavenny based charity that works with impoverished rural women in South Africa to help them realise their potential and move towards self-sufficiency. Why […]
Heroes Challenge UK
Help for Heroes (H4H) was founded by Bryn and Emma Parry who were moved to ‘do their bit’ after a visit to Selly Oak Hospital in 2007. Help for Heroes was launched on 1 October 2007. On May 22nd 2013 Heroes Challenge UK will commence at John O’Groats, Scotland. This incredible challenge encompasses all part […]
Cyclists tackle ‘The Tumble’ for charity
Around 70 cycling enthusiasts took on a crazy 16 hour challenge climbing up and down the mighty ‘Blorenge’ mountain in Abergavenny on Saturday 4th May, to raise money for Cancer Research UK. Following a candle lit remembrance ceremony at 5am, the fundraisers braved the wind and rain, going up and down the landmark, also known […]
In The Pink Canal Walk
In the Pink Breast Cancer Charity are raising money for breast cancer research and other projects in Wales by holding their annual Waterway Walks. This year’s walk along the Monmouth and Brecon Canal, takes place on Sunday 19th May. There are various starting points along the canal, with each leg varying in length. All walks […]
Cwmbran Sing With Us choir Annual Concert
Tenovus’s Cwmbran Sing With Us choir are hosting a concert in St Woolos Cathedral, Newport, to mark their first anniversary. It’s promising to be an evening of diverse musical talent, from the likes of the award winning Rustic Wind Quintet to the fabulous up and coming singer-songwriter Maddie Jones. The Cwmbran Sing With Us Choir […]
Tenovus choir project comes to Abergavenny!
In 2010, Tenovus, Wales’ leading cancer charity, created their first choir and undertook pioneering research that proved singing to be beneficial for cancer patients; reducing their feelings of isolation, anxiety and pain. Tenovus now run six choirs for cancer patients, survivors, carers and people bereaved through cancer, with their latest choir launched very recently in […]
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