Hawkinge Mayor fundraises for EKH dementia campaign
Ann McGovern and Amy Harris receive the cheque from Hawkinge Mayor, Cllr Chris-Johnson A quiz night, garden party, and trips to a vineyard and a museum helped a community raise…
Folkestone mum takes on ‘wing walk’ for hospital staff who helped save son’s life – Update
Library image A grateful Folkestone mum is hoping to raise £1,000 with a sponsored wing walk to thank hospital staff who helped save her son’s life. Louise Linden decided to…
Kent woman raises thousands of pounds running London Marathon for deaf children
Bexley resident Grace Whitelock conquered the London Marathon in support of the National Deaf Children’s Society on Sunday 23 April. Grace finished the marathon distance of 26.2 miles in a…
Adam steps in to run Brighton marathon for Kent toddler needing expensive drug treatment in Spain
Sidney suffers from spinal muscular atrophy Sidney Cooke from Yalding, Kent, aged 23 months, was diagnosed with the rare genetic disorder type one spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) four months after…
Community hike to fundraise for children with brain injury
Marguerite and her daughter, Tess who took part in Surrey Hills Hike last year Photo: The Children’s Trust – The Children’s Trust charity is calling for supporters to join them…
Time’s running out to see Ramsgate Harbour’s spectacular illuminations
Boats at Ramsgate Royal Harbour in Christmas lights Credit: RNLI/Steve Burton… A spectacular show of Christmas decorations have cast their light over Ramsgate Royal Harbour this December to raise money…
Kent children’s charity partners with Superheroes Tri on TV this Sunday
Yasmina dressed as Superman taking part in the Superheroes challenge in her walker Local children’s charity Tree of Hope is hoping one of the families they support will be featured…
Brrr! The water’s freezing for Margate Lifeboat helmsman
Margate RNLI volunteer Guy Addington comes in from the cold after a year of outdoor showers Photo: RNLI Margate lifeboat volunteer Guy Addington is preparing to turn off the tap…
Hythe fun-packed fundraiser smashes Cancer Research target
A fun-packed day of community activities raised well over £7,500 for cancer research in memory of a former steward at Hythe Cricket and Squash Club. The club, based in Ladies…
Kent company raises £5,500 for ‘Family Matters’ on annual charity golf day
Photo from left to right: The winners – Team Mercer – Mark Henderson, Michael Latchem (from Café Du Monde who presented the first prize), Paul Shields, Steve Hale, Warren Lee and Jason Bedford. Kent-based accountancy…