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Airport staff volunteer 7,000 hours for the community around Stansted

Airport staff volunteer 7,000 hours for the community around Stansted

Airport staff volunteer 7,000 hours for the community around Stansted

06 April 2019

Over 350 Manchester Airports Group workers took part in projects to beat the previous year’s total of just under 5,000 hours given by 220 staff.


Round Table’s Santa Sleigh raises £6,000 for two Stortford charities

Round Table’s Santa Sleigh raises £6,000 for two Stortford charities

Round Table’s Santa Sleigh raises £6,000 for two Stortford charities

05 April 2019

Grove Cottage and Helen Rollason Cancer Charity have been given a financial boost, thanks to the group's festive fundraiser.


Stortford grandad and lifelong friend embark on fourth Camino fundraiser

Stortford grandad and lifelong friend embark on fourth Camino fundraiser

Stortford grandad and lifelong friend embark on fourth Camino fundraiser

04 April 2019

The desire to fight back against his daughter's MS has prompted Bob Wells to organise his latest Spanish expedition with his oldest friend


Pistons at the Park gears up for spring show

Pistons at the Park gears up for spring show

Pistons at the Park gears up for spring show

03 April 2019

Pistons at the Park returns to Mantle Business Centre in Start Hill on Sunday, April 7.


St Clare Hospice 10k celebrates its silver anniversary

St Clare Hospice 10k celebrates its silver anniversary

St Clare Hospice 10k celebrates its silver anniversary

02 April 2019

Last year's event, which starts and finishes at the hospice in Hastingwood, drew 320 runners and raised £14,000


Mum tells how food bank helped when she had nothing to feed daughter

Mum tells how food bank helped when she had nothing to feed daughter

Mum tells how food bank helped when she had nothing to feed daughter

01 April 2019

Katy Chapman, 45, decided to share her story after reading about a surge in demand for its grocery parcels in the town.


Stortford travel agent launches Easter egg appeal for children in care

Stortford travel agent launches Easter egg appeal for children in care

Stortford travel agent launches Easter egg appeal for children in care

31 March 2019

Staff at Premier Travel are collecting chocolate donations in the run-up to Easter for disadvantaged children in Stortford


Accuro gets £10,000 from lottery for adult friendship scheme

Accuro gets £10,000 from lottery for adult friendship scheme

Accuro gets £10,000 from lottery for adult friendship scheme

30 March 2019

The Start Hill-based charity supports people in Uttlesford and Harlow with disabilities


All Saints closer to honouring memory of former pupil Addie Brady

All Saints closer to honouring memory of former pupil Addie Brady

All Saints closer to honouring memory of former pupil Addie Brady

30 March 2019

The Stortford primary got a boost from Waitrose for its plan to create an outdoor stage in memory of the 16-year-old brain tumour victim


Calling all swimmers for mass fundraiser

Calling all swimmers for mass fundraiser

Calling all swimmers for mass fundraiser

29 March 2019

The World’s Biggest Charity Swim is coming to Bishop’s Stortford this weekend.


Support for youth and children's projects in Stortford in jeopardy as cut threatens closure

Support for youth and children's projects in Stortford in jeopardy as cut threatens closure

Support for youth and children's projects in Stortford in jeopardy as cut threatens closure

27 March 2019

Pro-Action, a registered charity, fears the loss of £100,000 funding will force it to close its doors in June


The children’s charity that’s working hard to go out of business

The children’s charity that’s working hard to go out of business

The children’s charity that’s working hard to go out of business

24 March 2019

Cat Barkley finds out why the volunteers at the Portland Child Contact Centre in Bishop’s Stortford would love to be out of a job.


Pint-puller Gemma’s barrel-loads of bravery

Pint-puller Gemma’s barrel-loads of bravery

Pint-puller Gemma’s barrel-loads of bravery

23 March 2019

Bishop’s Stortford RFC's bartender is set to leap out of a plane two miles above the ground to give the club’s charity of the year a financial lift.


Grove Cottage's nursery is a lottery winner with £110,000 grant

Grove Cottage's nursery is a lottery winner with £110,000 grant

Grove Cottage's nursery is a lottery winner with £110,000 grant

22 March 2019

The specialist nursery in Stortford for children with learning disabilities has been given enough to cover its running costs for the next two years


Two dads running from London to Paris in aid of Bishop's Stortford toddler Elmo

Two dads running from London to Paris in aid of Bishop's Stortford toddler Elmo

Two dads running from London to Paris in aid of Bishop's Stortford toddler Elmo

21 March 2019

Lifelong pals who went to school together in Stortford are running six marathons in five days to raise money for life-changing treatment


Mayor shows off his moves at Isamar’s Zumba-versary

Mayor shows off his moves at Isamar’s Zumba-versary

Mayor shows off his moves at Isamar’s Zumba-versary

21 March 2019

A vibrant spectacle of confetti, sequins and tutus provided the perfect party atmosphere at a high-octane Zumba fundraiser for Isabel Hospice.


Fundraisers sniff out money-making opportunities in aid of Red Nose Day

Fundraisers sniff out money-making opportunities in aid of Red Nose Day

Fundraisers sniff out money-making opportunities in aid of Red Nose Day

20 March 2019

Red Nose Day was a huge success - £63,548,668 was raised for Comic Relief - and a handful of Stortford groups had a hand in adding to this total.


Lottery body supports charity which funds inclusive playschemes in Stortford

Lottery body supports charity which funds inclusive playschemes in Stortford

Lottery body supports charity which funds inclusive playschemes in Stortford

19 March 2019

CHIPS was established 25 years ago to provide fully accessible playschemes and social opportunities for children aged 3 to 19


Charities and community groups urged to apply for share of £125,000 council cash

Charities and community groups urged to apply for share of £125,000 council cash

Charities and community groups urged to apply for share of £125,000 council cash

16 March 2019

Successful projects will focus on the council’s priorities including healthy living.


6-year-old Stortford girl Emilie is on a mission to save pangolins

6-year-old Stortford girl Emilie is on a mission to save pangolins

6-year-old Stortford girl Emilie is on a mission to save pangolins

16 March 2019

The Year 2 pupil at Windhill21 Primary School had her hair cut as part of her crusade to save the world's most illegally trafficked wild animal


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