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Fair rakes in thousands to help save mum Natalie’s life video
A spring fair at St Rose’s Catholic Infants’ School raised more than £3,000 towards the life-saving cancer treatment of a sick mum.
Remember the date: Halton House provides backdrop to new hospice event
A new charity event this summer will allow fundraisers the rare chance to stroll through the grounds of one of the area’s most striking landmarks.
Homeless hostel bid ‘vital in tough times’ video
Plans for a homeless hostel in Hemel Hempstead will be submitted to Dacorum Borough Council next month, subject to a public consultation.
A toast to teams who saved David!
The family and friends of a man who almost died when he fell down the stairs at home will be dressing up as doctors and nurses for a fundraising pub crawl.
Door To Store scheme ‘a blessing’ for infirm video
A new scheme launched by Community Action Dacorum to help elderly and disabled people living in rural areas do their weekly shop has been labelled ‘a blessing’ by one user.
Four-legged friends will fetch fundraising
Four-legged fundraisers will be helping to fetch in a bumper fundraising total at a charity event on the Ashridge Estate next month.
Volunteers spruce up baby memorial garden
Volunteers turned out to get stuck in with the spring tidy up of a memorial garden dedicated to babies.
Berkhamsted man completes his first triathlon at 48
Berkhamsted man Colin Smith was one of 62 finishers in Sunday’s RAF Halton Sprint Triathlon for Tring’s Rennie Grove Hospice Care.
Spring’s in the air, so let’s get into the gardens
Spring is here and it’s time to get out and about – and if you like nothing more than having a nose around somebody else’s glorious garden, there are some dates for your diary on the horizon.
Kath collars pals to tread Midnight beat
A grateful mum who has survived breast cancer against the odds is stepping out next month to say thank you.
Video: Emma talks about conquering Kodak Tower video
When she signed up to be part of this year’s Biggest Loser challenge Emma Beattie had two aims – shedding some weight and raising funds for the Northchurch-based Hospice Of St Francis.
Berkofest hits buffers but will return in 2014 video
A town festival that last year raised thousands of pounds for community projects has fallen victim to the tough economic times.
40 years of service are a source of Lions pride
Nearly 100 people helped Tring Lions celebrate 40 years of service to the local community this week.
Charity man’s marquee plea
A football match which raised more than £10,000 for charity has been overshadowed by the suspected theft of a marquee worth £1,500 belonging to a sponsor of the event.
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Bedroom tax: Get the facts at free advice sessions
People affected by the bedroom tax and other benefit changes can attend free advice sessions in Hemel Hempstead and Kings Langley.
Plant sale aims for a bumper crop of hospice cash
A village plant sale which last year raised more than £5,000 for charity is setting its sights even higher this weekend.
Plant sale raises record sum for Ashridge
Organisers of the annual Friends of Ashridge plant sale in the shadow of the landmark monument on the National Trust estate are relieved that a mighty hailstorm the night before the big event and rain at the end of the day didn’t put a dampener on their fundraising efforts.
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Cycle pair make it to Cape Town after 100-day challenge
A couple who set off on a gruelling bike journey across Africa in January have completed the challenge almost 100 days later.
Sign up to community event
Good causes and other groups are invited to raise their profile and funds by being part of a community fun day.
I’m 86, I’ve had two new hips, but I can still tackle the Midnight Walk
Old age and two hip replacements aren’t going to stop retired GP Peter Tomson from doing his bit.
Church members lobby MP ahead of G8 summit
Church members and supporters of Christian Aid in Kings Langley have lobbied Hemel Hempstead MP Mike Penning to act on behalf of the world’s poor at the G8 summit to be held in Northern Ireland in June.
Charity Hopes you can figure out a way to help
A selection of the opportunities available this week through Volunteer Centre Dacorum.
Bogus callers in clothing con are cheating charity
A pensioner says she will no longer leave out bags of goods for charities after suspecting she was stung by bogus callers.
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Wilkos staff to the rescue
Workers at Wilkinsons Hemel Hempstead donned capes and masks to raise more than £100 for Keech Hospice Care.
Cubs lead the way in walk for children
Young cubs were among walkers putting their best foot forward to raise cash to help disadvantaged children.
Stables sounds call for walkies
Supporters of the Gaddesden Place Riding For The Disabled charity are gearing up for one of their big annual fundraising events next month.
Charity’s 60 years of support
A Dacorum charity which has provided 60 years of support to people with learning difficulties and their families celebrated with a diamond jubilee party.
In short, Gemma has to be a hospice hair-o
A brave teenage girl had her hair completely shaved off to raise cash for a children’s hospice – and she even smashed the fundraising target set by her headteacher.
Can you help with spring tidy up at baby memorial garden?
Helpers are needed to lend a hand with a spring tidy up at a garden dedicated to babies who died at birth or during pregnancy.
Get a wig on for charity
A woman with alopecia who launched her own range of wigs is using her business to support a children’s cancer charity.
Roxanne returns for a second spell as mayor
A former cognitive behavioural therapist has been appointed the new mayor of Tring and it will be her second time in the hot seat.
Door to store shop scheme
Community Action Dacorum has launched a shopping service for the elderly and disabled in Bovingdon and Kings Langley.
Funeral workers can’t wait to wear dresses for Midnight Walk
These men donned dresses last year in the name of charity and they can’t wait to do it again for the Hospice of St Francis.
Motor on over to check out Chilterns rally fun
It’s one of the biggest outfoor events in the Chilterns calendar – and it’s parking up just down the road on Sunday.
Aiming for mass appeal video
One of the most dearly beloved comedy characters to come to the nation’s TV screens in recent years will be transferring to the stage in Kings Langley next week – and everyone involved in the production is hoping for songs of praise.
A hike in fund support after publicity push
A fundraising duo are only £10 away from their charity target after their story was given a publicity push.
Ramp it up if you can be a Horizons helper
A selection of the opportunities available this week through Volunteer Centre Dacorum.
Grace, 13, will cycle 54 miles for good cause
A 13-year-old girl aims to become one of the youngest participants in a 54-mile cycling race.
Teenager’s Facebook post for a charity boost
A Tring teenager has used social media on a local level in a bid to boost his funds in preparation for next year’s World Challenge expedition.
Watch out for these losers this weekend
Watch out for these people if you’re in Hemel Hempstead town centre on Saturday – but they might be a shadow of their former selves.
‘Visit our village and give the shop a boost’
The people behind a community shop are marketing their home as a visitor destination in a bid to boost business.
Don’t be tricked by bogus clothes caller
A life-saving air ambulance service run on donations has put out a warning about suspected bogus clothes collections being carried out in its name.
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Hospice calls for more entries to first Ashridge Half Marathon after slow take-up
Only 30 people have signed up so far for a charity race that is taking place for the first time next month.
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‘I’m Marmaduke. I’ve only got three legs, I have feline AIDS and I can’t stop eating. Would anyone like to take me home?
A scruffy ginger cat with three legs, the feline version of Aids and an insatiable appetite is aiming to prove love is blind at a special Cats Protection homing show on Sunday.
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Join the pack for zoo run
You’ll have to be as fast as a cheetah to join in this year’s Zoo Stampede at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, as there are only a limited number of spaces available.
Designer label boosts funds
Discounted clothing from fashion retailer Boden will be on offer during a fundraiser.
Join in British Legion’s quiz
The Abbots Langley branch of the Royal British Legion is holding a fundraising quiz night with a fish and chip supper thrown in.
Student gives new life to donated garments
A budding fashion designer has created a shop window display at the charity store where she is selling her garments.
Curry and quiz for Age UK Dacorum
A curry and quiz night in aid of Age UK Dacorum takes place on Thursday.
Changes galore as hospice team looks to future video
It’s all change at the pioneering hospice organisation which most people in Dacorum know simply as Rennie.
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