Charity News & Updates
- 29th April 2014
It's another Bank Holiday this weekend and you're probably already planning how to spend it. We've got details of two great local events in our latest blog...
- 27th February 2014
Our concerns about increasing number of Derbyshire residents relying on food banks will be highlighted on BBC 1's flagship investigative news programme Panorama on Monday.
Ever wondered when National Horse Protection Day is, or Endometriosis Awareness Week? We list all the notable days that are coming up in the next month in our brand new blog series...
2014 will mark exactly 100 years since the start of the First World War. Please read this open letter to all local businesses from the Chairman of the Ripley branch of the Royal British Legion and get in touch if you can help in any way....
- 22nd October 2013
Children at Lons School are working with the Ripley Royal British Legion to trial a new pack of products for the Poppy Appeal, aimed at raising awareness of the importance of Remembrance and the work of the Legion. .
Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance is shortlisted and could receive £5,000 if the charity receives enough votes. Please give them your vote!
Heanor athlete Phil Hogg received a big boost to his campaign to get to the Rio Paralympics this weekend when local estate agents Elder & Twells presented him with a cheque for £500.
Young footy fans in Langley Mill and Heanor are taking on police next week to help raise money for a local international wheelchair athlete.
- 12th April 2013
Have you seen the flags flying along Ilkeston Road today? Do you think they're flying for St George's Day, or are you one of the people that think they're there to celebrate Mrs Thatcher's funeral?
We confirm exactly why they are there in our latest blog...
- 23rd February 2013
Sainsbury's in Ripley turned their customer restaurant into a catwalk this week to raise money for Dravet Syndrome UK.