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Charities & Volunteering
EXCITING TIMES FOR COMMUNITY GROUP
Denbighshire Voluntary Services Council (DVSC) has unveiled a £50,000 revamp of the Naylor Leyland Centre in Ruthin. The Well Street landmark had a complete overhaul, while the nearby Market Hall is also undergoing a transformation to open as a community market.
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DVSC has taken on Tom Barham and Sandra Donoghue administrative, creative and enterprise staff, with Tom Barham now in place as chief officer. With years of experience at North Wales Police, Bangor University and the veterans’ charity Alabare, he is well placed to take the organisation forward. “DVSC has a brilliant track record of supporting the voluntary sector across the county,” says Tom. “We operate across the whole of Denbighshire, but these iconic buildings in Ruthin are great assets for the community.”
Chair Sandra Donoghue says the coming months will be pivotal for the charity. “There are good times ahead,” she says. “We have a strong, proactive board who have deep roots in the community and are keen to build a legacy for future generations.”
The Cheerbrook farm shop team has been busy fundraising for its 2021 charity of the year, local district nurses. The team took on Snowdon in June (pictured left at the summit) and handed over a cheque for £5,000 to the Mid Cheshire Hospital Trust and local District Nurses.
DERWEN COLLEGE OPENS ON-SITE CHARITY SHOP
Derwen College near Oswestry has opened a new charity shop, offering preloved bargains to shoppers and work experience to students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
The Vintage Advantage in Gobowen sells a range of quality second-hand clothing, accessories, homeware and books. Students on the college’s retail and enterprise pathway support staff in sorting, pricing and displaying goods, and are looking forward to practising their sales and marketing skills with customers.
Derwen College is a vocational college for ages 16 to 25. Students learn work skills and independent living skills in an environment that is bespoke to their needs. Employees at P&A Group recently undertook a 24hour run/walkathon in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, inspired by and in memory of the late Captain Sir Tom Moore.
More than half the company’s staff took part, following a 1.5-mile circular route from the business’s site in Mold. The aim was to complete as many laps as possible in 24 hours, with the aim to have at least one person on the course at any point during that time.
“We’re delighted so many people signed up to take part,” says organiser Andrew Baker, P&A Group’s finance director. The challenge clocked up 725 miles and raised £8,825. Anyone wishing to show their support can search “PA Group” and “Zest 4 Leisure 24 Hour RunWalkathon Challenge” on the Virgin Money Giving site.
BEST FEET FORWARD
Four members of staff at Shropshire’s Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital are hard at work training and fundraising for the Virgin Money London Marathon, taking place this October.
PhD student Emily Storey, post-doctoral research associate Jade Perry, healthcare assistant Left to right: Jade Perry, Karl McGuire, Karl McGuire and Emily Storey and Mr Sudheer Karlakki consultant orthopaedic surgeon Mr Sudheer Karlakki will all be taking on the 26-mile race “It will be in aid of the RJAH. They are among eight a challenge members of the local community who have but we’re each pledged to raise a minimum of £1,500 for the RJAH Charity to support the funding of state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. incredibly excited”
“Running the London Marathon is going to be a huge challenge, but we’re incredibly excited,” says Emily. The race on 3rd October will see Mr Karlakki get back into running after 30 years. “It’s been a personal goal to run a marathon in memory of my father,” he says. “I’ve seen first-hand how the RJAH Charity supports us to deliver world-class patient care and I’m really looking forward to playing my part in this.” To support the team, find them under their names at www.justgiving.com.
P&A Group raised money for Macmillan Cancer Support
