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Charity serves up company for 130 people on their own at Christmas

Charity serves up company for 130 people on their own at Christmas

Charity serves up company for 130 people on their own at Christmas

30 December 2024

Company at Christmas hosted a three-course meal and an afternoon of entertainment at Bishop’s Stortford Methodist Church on Christmas Day.


Charities benefit from ‘happy and tuneful’ carol singing event

Charities benefit from ‘happy and tuneful’ carol singing event

Charities benefit from ‘happy and tuneful’ carol singing event

30 December 2024

Those gathered for Carols on Fair Green welcomed Great St Mary’s Church Choir and members of Epping Forest Band, to lead the carol singing.


O come ye, O come ye to... Carols on Fair Green

O come ye, O come ye to... Carols on Fair Green

O come ye, O come ye to... Carols on Fair Green

24 December 2024

Half an hour of carols will be sung at the Rotary-organised event, led by Great St Mary’s Church choir and accompanied by Epping Forest Band members.


Christmas gift appeal to deliver joy to 800 children

Christmas gift appeal to deliver joy to 800 children

Christmas gift appeal to deliver joy to 800 children

24 December 2024

The annual festive fundraiser run by TouchPoint Stansted has handed out £25 gift vouchers to families struggling with the cost of Christmas.


Council scales back voluntary group handouts

Council scales back voluntary group handouts

Council scales back voluntary group handouts

20 December 2024

Uttlesford District Council responds to financial pressures with new community grant scheme


‘My baby was buried surrounded by teddies and I want to help others’

‘My baby was buried surrounded by teddies and I want to help others’

‘My baby was buried surrounded by teddies and I want to help others’

20 December 2024

A mum from Molehill Green who experienced baby loss is appealing for donations of teddy bears to support the bereavement team that gave her comfort


Run, Rudolph, run! School’s sponsored street dash in memory of teacher

Run, Rudolph, run! School’s sponsored street dash in memory of teacher

Run, Rudolph, run! School’s sponsored street dash in memory of teacher

19 December 2024

Almost 1,400 Herts & Essex High students took part in a Rudolph Run to support Isabel Hospice, which helped maths teacher Jo Watson, 37.


Merry Thriftmas: The Stortford charity shops that are cool this yule

Merry Thriftmas: The Stortford charity shops that are cool this yule

Merry Thriftmas: The Stortford charity shops that are cool this yule

19 December 2024

Kate Peacock, who is doing work experience at the Indie, scoured Bishop’s Stortford’s charity shops for her best Christmas finds for under £20.


Sweet victory as Vinegar Hill’s window wins Christmas crown again

Sweet victory as Vinegar Hill’s window wins Christmas crown again

Sweet victory as Vinegar Hill’s window wins Christmas crown again

19 December 2024

Vinegar Hill has completed a festive double by clinching the Isabel Hospice Christmas Shop Window Competition crown for a second time


Raise money for hospice by having your Christmas tree recycled

Raise money for hospice by having your Christmas tree recycled

Raise money for hospice by having your Christmas tree recycled

18 December 2024

St Clare Hospice works with waste management organisations to collect real trees from homes and recycle them responsibly.


Stansted Airport staff spread festive spirit with gifts for community

Stansted Airport staff spread festive spirit with gifts for community

Stansted Airport staff spread festive spirit with gifts for community

18 December 2024

This year’s campaign includes 30 hampers for Grove Cottage, over 300 books for primary schools and 125 selection boxes for the Welbeloved Club OAPs.


Daniel Robinson’s panto convoy is a joy for children – oh yes it is!

Daniel Robinson’s panto convoy is a joy for children – oh yes it is!

Daniel Robinson’s panto convoy is a joy for children – oh yes it is!

16 December 2024

The youngsters were ferried to see Dick Whittington at Harlow Playhouse in limousines decorated with bows and ribbons from Daniel Robinson & Sons.


How tragedy turned footballing dads’ focus towards charitable goals

How tragedy turned footballing dads’ focus towards charitable goals

How tragedy turned footballing dads’ focus towards charitable goals

14 December 2024

Focus for Un-Atletico Stortford changed when a player died in a car crash and it was decided to add a charitable donation to weekly pitch hire fees.


Christmas at the Manor gives cash boost to hospice's £140k festive appeal

Christmas at the Manor gives cash boost to hospice's £140k festive appeal

Christmas at the Manor gives cash boost to hospice's £140k festive appeal

13 December 2024

A festive shopping event in High Wych raised over £9,000 for Isabel Hospice’s seasonal appeal


Citizens Advice on hand to offer winter fuel support before deadline

Citizens Advice on hand to offer winter fuel support before deadline

Citizens Advice on hand to offer winter fuel support before deadline

13 December 2024

If you’re over state pension age, the deadline to apply for Pension Credit and be eligible to receive the Winter Fuel Payment is December 21


Community comes together to defy Storm Darragh and spread festive spirit

Community comes together to defy Storm Darragh and spread festive spirit

Community comes together to defy Storm Darragh and spread festive spirit

10 December 2024

Winds howled and rain lashed the town, but the community came together at a series of festive events.


Get rockin’ for Christmas sing-along at bandstand in aid of food bank

Get rockin’ for Christmas sing-along at bandstand in aid of food bank

Get rockin’ for Christmas sing-along at bandstand in aid of food bank

09 December 2024

The community event in aid of Bishop’s Stortford Food Bank takes place on Christmas Eve Eve (Dec 23) at the bandstand in Sworder’s Field.


Alden to donate hair and funds for hospital that treated his tumour

Alden to donate hair and funds for hospital that treated his tumour

Alden to donate hair and funds for hospital that treated his tumour

07 December 2024

Alden Booth was diagnosed with a benign bladder tumour at six and after successful treatment he has pledged to raise funds for Great Ormond Street.


Business’s boiler donation ensures warm welcome at homeless shelter

Business’s boiler donation ensures warm welcome at homeless shelter

Business’s boiler donation ensures warm welcome at homeless shelter

06 December 2024

The Boiler Installation Specialists, based at Northgate End, partnered with Worcester Bosch to fit a new heating system at Holy Trinity Night Shelter.


Help hospice wrap up £80,000 Christmas fundraising campaign

Help hospice wrap up £80,000 Christmas fundraising campaign

Help hospice wrap up £80,000 Christmas fundraising campaign

06 December 2024

St Clare is £15,000 short of the £80,000 it needs to support patients with life-limiting conditions and their families over the festive season.


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