Tag Archives: charity

Aug 2010: Kenya: The kit’s a hit

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Neil Thomas reports on an RAF-led mission to bring some light relief to youngsters in poverty

Nov 2009: An avalanche of goodwill

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Neil Thomas reports on a gesture of huge generosity that will help publicise one of Hope House’s most valuable facilities

May 2009: Never a dull moment

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Army Captain Fiona Blyth leads the sort of active lifestyle that would leave most of us breathless – but she and a colleague have found time to undertake a marathon fundraising cycle ride on behalf of Hope House. Neil Thomas tries to keep up . . .

Oct 2008: Heart for art’s sake

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Neil Thomas discovers the important behind-the-scenes work that helps keep national treasures from disappearing from public view

Aug 2008: A floral, fitting tribute

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Ken Tudor visits a garden which provides a lasting legacy

Dec 2007: Run Santa, run

Santas ready for the off at Oswestry last year

The participants in last year’s inaugural Hope House Santa Run enjoyed a sleigh-free slog around Oswestry. Neil Thomas was in the thick of it

Sep 2007: Salvation in the skies

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The county air ambulance is a vital strand of the emergency services – but it is entirely dependent on donations to continue operating. Ben Bentley goes behind the scenes