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Energetic pensioner starts a new career as a carer aged 70
After settling into retirement, Mary still had an abundance of energy and was keen to channel this into helping others
Volunteering
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Kennet Radio celebrates five years of broadcasting to Newbury and Thatcham
Ofcom has now extended the licence of the community station for a further five years, to 2028
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Taxi Charity hosts London event to mark International Women's Day
Charity vice president Frances Wyhowska spoke about the changing roles of women in the military
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Leicestershire food bank receives £2,500 boost from local housebuilder
Coalville Foodbank has been operating for roughly 10 years and provides food parcels to local people in need on a referral-only basis
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Mum and son take on Derby 10k for Treetops Hospice
Heather and Dan Gould are running in memory of Heather's mum Margaret who was a 'force of nature'
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Cambridgeshire residents invited to free online volunteer fair
There will be a variety of organisations giving short presentations covering the roles they have on offer
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100 communities sign up to the Repair Café Wales network
As the cost-of-living crisis continues, repair cafes have become even more important in supporting local people to save money
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Esher pupils give up their beds to raise money for Rentstart with big sleep out
Sixth-formers from Claremont Fan Court School slept in cardboard boxes to raise money and awareness for the homeless charity
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Long-serving volunteers officially open EACH's new-look store in Whittlesey
The shop is one of 46 run by EACH to help fund its vital work supporting families and caring for children and young people with life-threatening conditions
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Donation helps Loughborough riding group open new bridleway
The charity offers adults and children with physical and/or learning difficulties opportunities to ride, carriage drive, and look after horses
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Rochdale homelessness charity's new partnership is a cut above the rest
The start of a new volunteering relationship began after a team offered their time and skills to help people "start to feel more human again”
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Tree planting marks one year of Ukrainian guests in Leicestershire
The ceremony was the culmination of a year's worth of extraordinary efforts by those involved