This year, the mayor of Bracknell Forest has announced she is supporting The Ark Trust as her chosen charity. The...
Read moreA young boy from Crowthorne is helping to head up a national Stand Up To Cancer campaignafter being a top fundraiser last year. Last year, Walkies, the dog-walking challenge was taken on by one of the campaign’ssmallest supporters but biggest fundraisers. Charlie Woodhouse, who is nine years old,started the challenge because his dad's best friend, Uncle Ben was diagnosed with a braintumour, and he wanted to do something to help. Without a dog of his own, Charlieborrowed other people's dogs to take on the challenge with Uncle Ben's Labradors, Digby and Bertie, being his favourites. Sadly, two weeks into the challenge his Uncle Ben passed away. Suddenly the challenge tookon a different focus and they admitted 'it felt like we were doing it for Ben'. Charlie ended upraising an incredible £11,500 and topping the fundraisers leaderboard. A spokesman for Stand Up To Cancer said: “We are forever inspired by people like Charlieand his family who Stand Up To Cancer. Because Charlie raised the most money of everyonewho took on the challenge last year, Channel 4 and the Stand Up To Cancer team fromCancer Research UK asked if he would help promote this year's Walkies Challenge.” The aim was to get more people to sign up and they particularly liked the fact that Charlie,who goes to Wildmoor Heath, Crowthorne, does not own a dog, showing you can still takepart and borrow friends and family’s dogs. This year Charlie launched his own fundraising challenge over the Easter weekend, with himaiming to walk 60 miles in a month – and for his first walk, he was joined at Bucklers Forestin Crowthorne by television presenter Clare Balding. He visited Crufts this year for the launch with Clare Balding who described his total last year as ‘incredible’. His dad Daniel said: “I have been working with Clare for 13 years as her floor manager forthe sports broadcasts she presents. As the challenge is launched at Crufts, Clare, who is themain presenter introduces the challenge each year. I asked if she would join us this year forCharlie's first walk on Monday, she was available and more than happy to lend her support.” Ben’s favourite route was going up lots of hills, and through a lot of mud and water – andCharlie enjoys the same, taking inspiration from his old friend. Daniel said: “Charlie loves dogs, but I won't let him have one, our house is busy enough withtwo young boys let alone add a dog to the mix. But to see your child so enthusiastic about something...
Read moreCrowthorne Fire Station hosted a charity car wash to raise money for a worthy cause! Crowthorne firefighters got in a lather washing cars recently with all donations going to The Firefighters Charity. The event formed part of the National Car Wash League, a competition where fire stations across the UK compete against each other to wash as many cars as possible and raise as much money as possible. The suggested minimum donation was £5 per car. Car washes were held at Caversham Road, Crowthorne and Newbury Fire Stations, supported by on duty crews, the new Apprentice Firefighters and Fire Cadets. Collectively, over £3,600 was raised thanks to the generous. A spokesman said: “A massive thank you to everyone who made the car washes held this month so successful.” The Firefighters Charity exists to help all serving and retired members of the UK's fire familyto live healthier and happier....
Read moreA family fun day and market called Daisy Fest took place over the Easter weekend at Peacock Farm in Bracknell. The event saw hundreds of people flocked to the venue to see Basil and Crew Farm and to join in an Easter egg hunt. There were bouncy castles, face painting and hair braiding, Kids Bee Happy sand art, a raffle and tombola, and lots of crafts and stalls to browse. The event was to raise money for local charity Daisys Dream, which is based in Twyford. The charity provides support for children and young people who have been affected by bereavement, either supporting them in preparing for a loss or working with them following the death of someone important to them. For more information, call 0118 934 2804, email info@daisysdream.org.uk or visit www.daisysdream.org.uk For more pictures, see the latest...
Read moreThis year's Three Counties Cycle Ride event, scheduled for 2nd June 2024 has been cancelled. This decision has been forced...
Read moreFirefighters at Bracknell Fire Station hosted a charity car wash earlier this month to raise money for The Fire Fighters...
Read moreSportsmen, soap actors, and social media and reality TV stars will take to the pitch at Sandhurst Town Football Club’s...
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