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Shirley care home introduces Covid-safe visiting suite
The new suite is in addition to the outdoor visiting that has already been on offer.
Penny Coleman
Christmas
School pupils receive £20,000 donation from Edinburgh business for festive treats
Jennifer Cairns, Headteacher, Clovenstone Primary School, said: “We’ve used the very kind Christmas gift from our friends at Aegon to ensure, despite current circumstances, Christmas is still magical for our fantastic children.
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Mawdesley based children's charity Rainbow Hub receives welcome cash boost
Lyndsay Fahey, Interim CEO at Rainbow Hub, said: “Our huge thanks go to everyone involved. We think you are all superstars as it has been a very difficult year for everyone.
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Sanbach church held drive-in carol service to help spread some festive cheer
As singing is currently prohibited in churches, this was a rare opportunity to raise voices in traditional Christmas carols.
Christmas
Norwich primary school children create 100 rainbows for care home residents
The rainbows, which were delivered to the home, were received with delight by the residents. Many were signed on the reverse by the children who painted them.
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Nuneaton children's services boosted by donation
The donation consisted of a cash funding boost as well as electrical devices.
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Swindon vets giving cats the gold-star treatment
Being recognised for delivering the highest standard of care and facilities for felines is a big honour for Eastcott.
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Popular Masonic Meals on Wheels service extended to North Tyneside
The Masonic Meals on Wheels Service delivers Sunday lunches to vulnerable and isolated people across Ashington, Northumberland.
Christmas
Gilesgate pupils create window displays to spread some festive cheer
The school hosted a ‘big switch on’ for its Christmas displays, lighting up its windows to help spread some cheer through these continued challenging times.
Memory Lane
Nostalgia: Cubs and scouts dyb-dyb-dybbing around Teesside
Look back at pictures of youngsters in scout and cub groups.
Memory Lane
Nostalgia: Were you a Parkside baby?
Thousands of Teessiders were born on Parkside's wards - officially known as Middlesbrough Maternity Hospital.
Christmas
Swim school donates to baby banks in Cardiff and Newport
Owner of Puddle Ducks South East Wales, Helen Hicks said: “We really wanted to give back to our local community this year, as we know it has been a troubling and uncertain time for most.