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Brian’s life-saving joy after 70 years 30 January 2012

Proud 83-year-old Brian Middleton was delighted to receive his bronze medal for lifesaving – 70 years after he completed the award.

Broxbourne Housing Association helps Olympic hopefuls 02 November 2011

A multinational group of six Olympic canoeing hopefuls made a former retirement scheme in Cheshunt their home as they prepared for the 2012 Olympic Games.

Olympic spirit burns bright at the Homeless Games 23 September 2011

Well over 400 people took part in this year’s Homeless Games in Liverpool.

Yorkshire’s hidden paradise makes Gardeners’ World! 19 August 2011

A Yorkshire couple say they are thrilled that their hidden paradise of exotic plants and tropical flowers featured on an episode of Gardeners’ World.

Hillsborough Celebrates Local Hero 11 August 2011

Hillsborough residents and Guiness Northern Counties celebrate the extraordinary Walter Holland

Moat helps school kids create woodland classroom 22 July 2011

Moat staff and the teachers, pupils and parents of Fawkham Church of England Primary School are clearing up woodland owned by the school. The long-term plan is to turn it into an outdoor learning area for pupils. It will complement the woodland trail, already created by parents and staff.

Digging In to support nature 01 July 2011

Pupils swapped their classroom for the great outdoors when they rolled up their sleeves to give nature a helping hand.

Need a job in South Kirkby? Join the (Work) club! 07 June 2011

A new initiative to get unemployed people back into work was launched in South Kirkby this week.

Coast and Country in the Community 06 April 2011

Coast & Country has helped a community group to open a children’s play park in Redcar.

Volunteers help make a difference to children’s charity with a donkey shower! 04 April 2011

Volunteers spent the day planting, building and showering donkeys recently at the Elisabeth Svendsen Trust in Manchester as part of a Making A Difference day organised by local housing association, Guinness Northern Counties.