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The Tesco Community Champion scheme hosts days where the charities can offer raffles to raise funds and boost their profile in the community, often meeting people who may benefit from their services but had not known it was available to them. The scheme can support your community project by providing information and access to fundraising opportunities; helping groups to raise vital funds for projects.

The Community Champion scheme often works with the Tesco Bags of Help grant that gives funds to wonderful local charities so that they can expand and continue to provide their services to those in need.

The Coulby Community Champion scheme by Tesco Coulby Newham is a wonderful program which benefits the area in many ways, ranging from donating surplus food to those in need through the Community Food Connection, to supporting local projects with their Bags of Help community grant scheme. However it is the work of the local community that really brings these schemes to life. People coming together to better their local area through charity work and kind generous acts.

The scheme often works in partnership with local charities to raise funds and bring smiles to the Tesco store and the community beyond. The Coulby Community Champion scheme has worked with The Salvation Army, The White Feather Project, My Sister’s Place, The Teesside Family Foundation, and JPC Community Farm, to name a few.

These wonderful charities work tirelessly to support those in need in the local area.

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As well as charity work, the scheme also plans events that aid the area, such as litter-picking, giving treat boxes to key workers to show their appreciation, supplying items to food banks and donating toys to children’s charities.

They have a Facebook page where they share the latest raffles, projects, give aways and competitions you can get involved in. Simply sharing their posts helps their work to reach more people and gather support. Anything you can do is greatly appreciated.

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HELPING THE COMMUNITY IN THE COULBY NEWHAM AREA

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On the cover is Fresh Pastures, they deliver fresh local produce and pantry essentials across the North of England, Yorkshire and the Midlands. They offer a wide variety of products ranging from everyday food items such as bread and milk through to tasty treats like cakes, biscuits, chutney and much more. They have been working hard to supply food to local schools, businesses and vulnerable members of the community.

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For more information contact them via email or give them a call.

Gossip Magazine is passionate about supporting local businesses. During these unprecedented times we want to spread the word that local businesses are ready to face the challenges ahead.

Whether it is promoting takeaway services, online orders, local deliveries and gift cards - we will let the community know that your business is ready to serve customers, albeit in different ways than before.

To place an order please visit: orders@freshpastures.co.uk Tel: 01924 908500 3905

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In this edition we’ve got a great selection of wonderful businesses who are working hard to ensure that they can still supply the local community with their products and services where possible. Now is the time to support your local high street, one small purchase can make all the difference.

Community spirit and kindness goes a long way, wearing a mask, following guidelines and assisting those who are vulnerable will make a world of difference. We are stronger when we support each other.

Contact Gossip to spread the word that your business is ready for fight whatever challenges lie ahead.

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Mind understand that mental health is different for everyone; personal circumstances and culture can influence attitudes towards receiving help.

The different targeted campaigns were designed to start the conversation about positive mental health, encouraging people to stop suffering silence and instead feeling comfortable getting the help they need to feel better.

Mind is the leading local mental health charity in Teesside and it’s their mission that everyone in the local area has access to mental health support. They are committed to working with every community and individual across Middlesbrough and Stockton to ensure they can access help to improve their emotional wellbeing.

Mind support over 8,000 local people every year who are struggling with their mental health. In 2020 and 2021 this number has significantly increased to well over 10,000. Mind are passionate about making sure that help is accessible to all.

No one has to struggle alone, help is only a phone call or a website visit away.

This year has been one of the hardest on record for everyone, but the fallout from COVID 19 has been felt particularly hard in Teesside. As we continue to find our way through the pandemic, Mind’s work is more important than ever. Mind is working to break down the stigma surrounding mental health, therapy shouldn’t be a taboo subject, it can positively change lives.

Mind have several campaigns designed to reach various demographics and social groups, such as; key workers, football fans, office workers, GP’s, and those who have recently been discharged from hospital.

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In 2020 mind celebrated their 25th anniversary, they have lots planned for the future and hope that you can get involved to raise funds. Mind wants to reflect upon their 25th year to show that they are here for our local community and that they can be counted on to help make a difference.

The North East of England has the highest rates of suicide than any other part of the country. One in five local children are suffering from poor mental and emotional health, which is higher than the national average. So now more than ever, people in our local communities need access to mental health support and services.

Mind simply couldn’t do what they do without support from the local community. Donations like the ones in memory of Lee help enable them to deliver the many diverse services and projects that help so many people in our local community. Donations are vital to keep the Charity providing this support. Local supporters Glynis and Lisa Hearfield along with Joanne Clark from Taylor Made Conveyancing donated £1,126.00 in memory of Lee Hearfield who passed away February 2020. Donations to the Charity can be made in memory of people who have struggled and lost their battle with mental health to ensure Mind’s invaluable work can continue.

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Eldon the Owl published by Cher Graiden Publishing, is a story that empowers children struggling with special needs, to understand the true power of love.

About the author

Written by Cher Graiden, Eldon the Owl is

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the first in a new series of stories focusing on Eldon who lives with a little girl called Lola who has very special powers.

The first book is about how Lola shares

Cher Graiden and her husband live in Hartlepool with their children and grandchildren. An established writer and illustrator of children and adult novels, she has been writing for more than 20 years.

As a senior nursing sister, she has extensive experience of working with the terminally ill patients writing with humour, affection and sensitivity, while leaving the reader to contemplate some of life’s most formidable and thought-provoking experiences.

Her first adult novel was published five years ago and

those powers to help Eldon’s dreams come

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true. Cher Graiden’s inspiration came from

Cher has also published a number of children’s

her young grandaughter who herself was born prematurely with Cerebral Palsy and autism. Cher said “I wanted to provide a relaxed atmosphere for my grandaughter to understand she can achieve anything despite her disabilities. The story about her favourite toy Owl provided a perfect foundation for discussing her needs and how to deal with their complexities.

The book is easy to read and features beautiful illustrations which capture a child’s attention. The storyline is engaging and easy to follow. Eldon the Owl was released on 14th November 2020 and is available in paperback.

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books, applying her skills as an author and illustrator for everyone to enjoy. Her children inspired and encouraged her to publish the stories she had written for them while they were young, so others may enjoy and share their love of reading.

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ARE YOU LOOKING AFTER YOURSELF? replace your bag of crisps with a small side salad to accompany your lunchtime sandwich. Instead of having a biscuit as an afternoon snack replace it with fruit. You will be filled with energy and will be fuelling your body with what it needs to get you through the day.

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Dawn Carney, a local businesswoman and managing director of Fresh Pastures, has been highly commended at the Institute of Directors Yorkshire & North East - Director of the Year Awards.

Dawn’s accolade within the ‘SME Director of the Year’ category, follows a turbulent yet successful year for Fresh Pastures & School Milk UK, the chilled distribution business that provides daily deliveries of morning goods and everyday essential products to schools, businesses and homes across the Tees Valley region.

“Ultimately, this accolade is a real testament to my amazing team and their hard work. Even against the backdrop of a global pandemic, they have consistently delivered day in, day out to help those most vulnerable in our communities.”

Over recent months, Fresh Pastures has embraced its public purpose. Each team member has played a pivotal role in supporting people through this exceptionally difficult time.

Dawn adds: “Our team has and continues to adapt quickly and think innovatively. Together we have proven that businesses like ours can provide essential support during extreme pressures and rapidly changing circumstances.”

Fresh Pastures Ltd is a chilled distribution business that takes an innovative approach to provide milk and fresh products to Local Authorities, schools, businesses and homes. The organisation also delivers fresh, local, quality produce directly to homes across the North of England.

Find out more about Fresh Pastures and how you can get morning goods, daily essentials and quality produce delivered direct to your door, by visiting the website: www.freshpasturesshop.co.uk If you would like to arrange a regular weekly order contact them via email orders@freshpastures. co.uk, or give them a call on 01924 908500

Dawn comments: “It’s a huge privilege for me to have been acknowledged at the prestigious IoD awards. With so many worthy finalists, I am overwhelmed with gratitude that our work at Fresh Pastures stood out for the judges.”

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