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South Yorkshire encouraged to ‘give nature a helping hand’ with pocket forests initiative

South Yorkshire encouraged to ‘give nature a helping hand’ with pocket forests initiative

by Lara Parsons | Feb 22, 2024 | Charity, Environment, News, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

The mayor of South Yorkshire is taking major steps towards fulfilling his commitment to planting a tree for every person in South Yorkshire.  Mayor Oliver Coppard is working with The Conservation Volunteers (TCV), a national project that works with thousands of...
“Even if it’s not yourself, pass the message on”: New men’s suicide prevention group opens in Rotherham

“Even if it’s not yourself, pass the message on”: New men’s suicide prevention group opens in Rotherham

by Cerys Jones | Feb 22, 2024 | Charity, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Male suicide prevention charity Andy’s Man Club has opened a fourth group in Rotherham to give men a space to talk about their mental health. The club, founded in 2016, provides free peer support groups to encourage men to discuss their mental health. The new...
Parish Council uses £47,000 lottery funding for ‘fantastic’ meals on wheels project

Parish Council uses £47,000 lottery funding for ‘fantastic’ meals on wheels project

by Ruth George | Feb 22, 2024 | Charity, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Volunteers at a community centre have been providing hundreds of hot meals to vulnerable people in Brinsworth, thanks to lottery funding. Brinsworth Parish Council was awarded £47,000 by The National Lottery Community Fund in January. They have created...
Sheffield charity launches urgent appeal for sleeping bags

Sheffield charity launches urgent appeal for sleeping bags

by Robin Hibbs | Feb 16, 2024 | Charity, Community, Front Page Highlights, News, Top stories

A Broomhall charity has appealed for the public to donate sleeping bags for vulnerable people on the streets. Ben’s Centre provides a safe space and support for those suffering with substance abuse, including the misuse of drugs and alcohol. Don Beedham, the...
Sheffield Children’s Hospital’s 4th Pyjama Day raised over £5,000

Sheffield Children’s Hospital’s 4th Pyjama Day raised over £5,000

by Grace Cunningham | Feb 16, 2024 | Charity, Community, Health, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Every year, Sheffield Children’s Hospital raises money by sporting PJ’s to provide care for children across Yorkshire and the UK, and this year was no exception. Sheffield Children’s Hospital, which is based in the heart of Sheffield has been asking people to wear...
South Yorkshire Sea Cadet awarded rare top Sergeant rank

South Yorkshire Sea Cadet awarded rare top Sergeant rank

by Benjamin Todd | Feb 16, 2024 | Charity, Community, Culture, Education, Front Page Highlights

An 18-year-old from Barnsley has risen to become one of the highest ranking Sea Cadets, an honour only awarded to less than 1% of trainees in the country.  James Sandham-Mulholland started at the Sea Cadets on his 13th birthday, and within five years became one of...
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