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It was most definitely a case of puppy love at first sight when a charity volunteer met her namesake. The Support Dogs charity has named one of its newest puppies Gilly, in honour of selfless volunteer Gill Wilkinson. As well as manning stalls and giving promotional talks, helping to raise more than £70,000 in the past two years. Gill also took on full-time care of dogs for the Sheffield-based good […]

A popular photography competition and exhibition celebrating the beauty and character of the Yorkshire Dales landscape is open for entries.   The competition, run by charity Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT) and The Garden Rooms at Tennants in Leyburn, hopes to encourage people to get out into the Dales with a camera and share photographs of their favourite landscapes and wildlife.   Every year 35 finalists are selected, whose work […]

TV’s ‘The Yorkshire Vet’ Matt Jackson-Smith, is warning pet owners to make sure their animals keep their paws off festive fayre to help avoid Christmas chaos and emergency trips to the vet. Mince pies, Christmas pudding and even seasonal ornaments such as tinsel and festive plants like holly may seem like innocent, yummy treats or decorations; however, for pets, they are tempting but potentially deadly. The last thing anyone wants […]

A woman living with cerebral palsy was one of 15 people who overcame their fears to walk over hot coals for Wentworth Woodhouse. They took part in a sponsored firewalk on the Rotherham stately home’s famed East Front lawns. The event, organised by local life coach and motivational speaker Kate Grosvenor, raised £4,438 for the Preservation’s Trust current fundraising appeal, Big House Heroes, which aims to raise £100,000 to support […]

It is the season of hope, and nowhere is this more evident than at Rotherham Rise. This December sees a significant change for the local charity, which provides services, support and advice to adults, young people and children affected by domestic abuse and child sexual exploitation. From 3rd December, Rotherham Rise will be Hopian, meaning hope. The name change is a very positive and exciting development, according to CEO Sue […]

Supertram fundraiser in memory of colleague raises £3000 for Macmillan Cancer Support Supertram is proud to have carried out a heartfelt fundraiser in memory of a much-loved colleague, Matt Orange, who sadly passed away from cancer in October this year. Through the generosity and dedication of the Supertram team, a total of £3000 has been raised for Macmillan Cancer Support. Matthew Orange was a cherished member of the Supertram team, […]