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Bags of Christmas kindness on their way to elderly and vulnerable in Herts

Bags of Christmas kindness on their way to elderly and vulnerable in Herts

Bags of Christmas kindness on their way to elderly and vulnerable in Herts

22 November 2024

Bags contain treats such as biscuits, chocolates and soup as well as useful practical items such as blankets, gripper socks and a card thermometer.


Outdoor gym is top of St Michael’s Primary School’s Christmas wish list

Outdoor gym is top of St Michael’s Primary School’s Christmas wish list

Outdoor gym is top of St Michael’s Primary School’s Christmas wish list

21 November 2024

The Christmas fair at the Apton Road school on Saturday November 30 begins at noon and the fun continues until 3pm.


Rock Choir add their voices to Teenage Cancer Trust concert

Rock Choir add their voices to Teenage Cancer Trust concert

Rock Choir add their voices to Teenage Cancer Trust concert

21 November 2024

They helped generate £1,000 at a fundraiser in Cambridge which also featured A1 Acappella and The Military Wives Choir Wyton and Brampton.


Stansted Airport’s Poppy Appeal raises a record £21,368

Stansted Airport’s Poppy Appeal raises a record £21,368

Stansted Airport’s Poppy Appeal raises a record £21,368

19 November 2024

The Royal British Legion stand in the terminal was staffed by 71 civilian volunteers, including several airport employees, and soldiers.


Return of Stansted fireworks display a ‘resounding success’

Return of Stansted fireworks display a ‘resounding success’

Return of Stansted fireworks display a ‘resounding success’

19 November 2024

The first public display for five years saw thousands descend on Forest Hall School, with profits going towards next year’s event and charities.


Macmillan and PAH team up to open new centre for cancer patients

Macmillan and PAH team up to open new centre for cancer patients

Macmillan and PAH team up to open new centre for cancer patients

18 November 2024

Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre is open to patients, family, friends and carers who need help before, during and after treatment.


Record number of volunteers turn out for TUBS’ latest litter pick

Record number of volunteers turn out for TUBS’ latest litter pick

Record number of volunteers turn out for TUBS’ latest litter pick

18 November 2024

The session in Dunmow Road on Saturday morning (Nov 16) was the 82nd time the group has litter-picked the town.


St Elizabeth’s to close high-end boutique in Stortford

St Elizabeth’s to close high-end boutique in Stortford

St Elizabeth’s to close high-end boutique in Stortford

18 November 2024

The charity, which runs a school for children with epilepsy and college for people with learning difficulties, is closing its shop in Florence Walk.


Building society’s cash for Grove Cottage and Citizens Advice

Building society’s cash for Grove Cottage and Citizens Advice

Building society’s cash for Grove Cottage and Citizens Advice

15 November 2024

The charities have been boosted by £3,000 each from Saffron Building Society’s community fund.


Bishop’s Stortford’s Blues Preschool and Nursery appeals for new trustees

Bishop’s Stortford’s Blues Preschool and Nursery appeals for new trustees

Bishop’s Stortford’s Blues Preschool and Nursery appeals for new trustees

14 November 2024

The preschool needs trustees who can offer help with human resources, finance, marketing, business planning, fundraising and more.


Add a bit of magic to Christmas: TouchPoint Stansted launches £25,000 kids’ gift appeal

Add a bit of magic to Christmas: TouchPoint Stansted launches £25,000 kids’ gift appeal

Add a bit of magic to Christmas: TouchPoint Stansted launches £25,000 kids’ gift appeal

13 November 2024

The community support hub wants to deliver £25 gift vouchers to 1,000 Uttlesford families struggling with the cost of Christmas.


Helping Herts’ green Christmas fundraiser is no sweat-er

Helping Herts’ green Christmas fundraiser is no sweat-er

Helping Herts’ green Christmas fundraiser is no sweat-er

13 November 2024

Stort Valley Rotary’s official charity wants people to take part in its Virtual Christmas Jumper Fundraiser rather than buy a new festive sweater.


Emma to run 12 marathons in 12 months for charity in memory of her father

Emma to run 12 marathons in 12 months for charity in memory of her father

Emma to run 12 marathons in 12 months for charity in memory of her father

12 November 2024

Emma O’Boyle, 42, from Stansted, is holding a fundraising quiz at Birchwood High School on Friday (Nov 15) for MS charity that supported her family.


Relief as 145% rise in community space hire charges rejected

Relief as 145% rise in community space hire charges rejected

Relief as 145% rise in community space hire charges rejected

12 November 2024

Charities were shocked to hear plans would be put to town councillors to increase hire charges at Markwell Studio from £10.20 an hour to £25.


Bereaved Gracie and hospice nurse appear on Radio 2 for Children In Need

Bereaved Gracie and hospice nurse appear on Radio 2 for Children In Need

Bereaved Gracie and hospice nurse appear on Radio 2 for Children In Need

11 November 2024

Ten-year-old Gracie was heard on Zoe Ball’s BBC Radio 2 breakfast show praising the support given by St Clare Hospice’s Echo Connect scheme.


Grove Cottage ready to rise like a phoenix as building is demolished

Grove Cottage ready to rise like a phoenix as building is demolished

Grove Cottage ready to rise like a phoenix as building is demolished

08 November 2024

Contractors have begun demolishing Grove Cottage’s London Road headquarters, ready for a £2.5m replacement.


Man, 73, discharged from hospital in pyjamas and left outside homeless refuge

Man, 73, discharged from hospital in pyjamas and left outside homeless refuge

Man, 73, discharged from hospital in pyjamas and left outside homeless refuge

08 November 2024

His plight was spotted by chance by Holy Trinity Night Shelter and Community Outreach manager David Perry.


Poppy tributes to fallen to kickstart a day of nostalgia in Sawbridgeworth

Poppy tributes to fallen to kickstart a day of nostalgia in Sawbridgeworth

Poppy tributes to fallen to kickstart a day of nostalgia in Sawbridgeworth

06 November 2024

Annual Nostalgia Day to be held at Memorial Hall, from where vehicles will leave for a ceremony at the former RAF Sawbridgeworth airfield memorial.


New car donated by dealer boosts air ambulance operations

New car donated by dealer boosts air ambulance operations

New car donated by dealer boosts air ambulance operations

05 November 2024

Ford Kuga provided by Frank G Gates Ltd as part of six-year partnership with Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust.


Community and sports clubs in Stortford and Sawbo receive cash boosts

Community and sports clubs in Stortford and Sawbo receive cash boosts

Community and sports clubs in Stortford and Sawbo receive cash boosts

05 November 2024

Grove Cottage and Visually Impaired Persons Club in Bishop’s Stortford and Sawbridgeworth Town Football Club receive grants totalling £1,800.


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