Fundraising Veteran Paddles His Own Canoe

Fundraising Veteran Paddles His Own Canoe

Veteran Graham Stobbs is embarking on an epic solo fundraising mission next month. Along for the journey will be veteran Cormac Doyle MBE from The Bridge Charity (supporting land vehicle).

The team are raising money for the Veteran’s Hub Swindon, Walking with the Wounded and The Veterans Hub Weymouth. These three charities dedicated themselves to supporting the continued wellbeing of veterans.

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Beat the Bug

Beat the Bug

GP, Dr William Bird is working on the frontline against Covid-19 at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading. He’s also the founder of the well-known Beat the Street game and advises the UK government and WHO (World Health Organisation) on physical activity.

Now, the team is turning from Beat the Street to Beat the Bug. They’ve a new campaign aimed at encouraging people to stay active and well at this difficult time.

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Global Voices Unite Amidst Covid-19

Global Voices Unite Amidst Covid-19

Global Voices unite amidst Covid-19, as a group of people, who want to help each other, during the Covid-19 pandemic, have joined forces to write and produce a book. And all in the space of a week.

The book, Surviving the Coronavirus Lockdown and Social Isolation is available as an e-book and any monies raised will go to a mental health charity. All participants have given their time, knowledge and support free of charge.

This collaboration includes 65 contributors, all committed to helping people in lockdown. and experiencing social isolation.

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Swindon Spring Festival Update

Swindon Spring Festival Update

Swindon Spring Festival update. Organisers of the Swindon Spring Festival take seriously the present Coronavirus situation and their responsibilities to festival followers. And, of course, the public at large, and the importance of heeding Government advice.

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Billboard Opportunity from Mortgage Company

Billboard Opportunity from Mortgage Company

A billboard opportunity from a mortgage company is aimed at getting Swindon’s schoolchildren to Dream Big about their future homes and careers. The campaign will display their hopes and dreams on a poster billboard.

Mortgage specialists, South-West Mortgages, are asking children between the ages of eight and twelve about their dream jobs and homes.

The family-friendly business, based on both Commercial Rd and Old Town, wants parents to submit their children’s aspirations online.

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James Raggy Powell Plaque

James Raggy Powell Plaque

So yesterday afternoon, I spent the most delightful time at Eastcott community centre, in readiness for the unveiling of the James ‘Raggy’ Powell plaque.

Eastcott community centre is truly one of Swindon’s gems. Not only is it a place and site with tons of historical and social history, it’s a thriving and well-run community centre.

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Beat the Street gets Swindon moving!

Beat the Street gets Swindon moving!

Between September and November 2019, the popular Beat the Street game returned to Swindon. And a new report shows improvements in activity levels for adults and children across the borough. Beat the Street gets Swindon moving!

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