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Newcastle's The People's Kitchen raises over £100,000 in annual Christmas campaign
The "Feed a Friend For a Fiver" campaign helps to give vulnerable people in the city a Christmas dinner
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National Elf Day: North East care teams raise £1,800 for Alzheimer’s group
Two Bluebird Care teams ran 10km while dressed as festive elves to raise dementia awareness
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Trainee elves donate pre-loved toys for children in Sunderland
Domestic abuse charity Wearside Women In Need will also be receiving some of the donated gifts
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East Boldon pub raises over £1,900 for UK causes through fundraising initiatives
The East Boldon Scouts Group and the Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen have benefitted from The Grey Horse's charity initiatives
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Newcastle's People's Kitchen presented with community service award
The People's Kitchen has been supporting the city's homeless and vulnerable since 1985
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Fleet of Santas take on bike run in memory of brain tumour farmer
Terry Forster led the Santa Bike Run around Consett for Brain Tumour Research
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Teesside-based Daisy Chain makes Christmas possible for struggling families
The charity is supporting families who can end up locked out of festive celebrations due to different support needs
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Naughty elf causes mischief in Seaton Sluice chippie
'One or two of the photos have been a little bit on the naughty side but our social media readers seem to love Chip no matter what he does'
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Care provider gifts fleece blankets in North Tyneside and North Northumberland
They hope the blankets will help older residents to keep warm in their homes as the temperature drops
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Students spread festive spirit help at Sherburn care home
As part of an ongoing, inter-generational befriending project Durham University students have been spending time with residents and learning more about each other’s lives
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North East campaign to offer Christmas presents to 44,000 children
The 'Mission Christmas Cash for Kids' campaign will bring cheer to thousands of youngsters
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A Christmas Carol to be performed in historic Newcastle building
The play will run from December 13 -24 in the historic Alderman Fenwick's House