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A little Nest egg
April 2, 2020
Councillor Judy Brandis, AVDC Chairman, had to make a ‘virtual cheque presentation’ of £18,183 to her chosen charity Nest Aylesbury Vale, which provides practical support to families with young children under the age of five across the region. Speaking from her home, Cllr Brandis said: ‘First I want to thank everyone who has supported my […]
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Back-up in crisis
March 27, 2020
Most vulnerable residents across Oxfordshire will have recently received correspondence from the NHS, identifying them as high risk and advising them to strictly self-isolate for 12 weeks. This long term restriction may cause extra worries for those without any nearby support and local authorities want to ensure that any shielded resident who doesn’t know where […]
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Tour de Vale is off
March 26, 2020
This year’s Mix 96 Tour de Vale Charity Bike Ride to Sunday 20 September has been postponed because of the coronavirus emergency. Organisers say they believe that the decision is the right one, in order to protect the health and wellbeing of participants, supporters and volunteers, as well as the WheelPower and Stadium teams. Race […]
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Food banks appeal
Buckinghamshire Council Leader Martin Tett is urging residents to support their local food banks during the virus crisis by remembering to buy a couple of extras when supermarket shopping. He said: ‘Local food banks need our help more than ever right now, as they come under pressure due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. Donations […]
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Appeal set up
March 19, 2020
The Bucks Coronavirus Response Appeal has been set up to support the most vulnerable in the county at this time of crisis. Heart of Bucks will be using funds generated from this appeal to support people and charities in Buckinghamshire who are most affected and vulnerable as a result of the coronavirus. By donating to […]
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Art show fund booster
March 16, 2020
A Wendover-based charity hosted its annual art exhibition and showcased a huge range of work from over 90 artists. Visitors were treated to watercolours, acrylics, prints, jewellery and even a horse’s head. The Chilterns MS Centre’s own Angell Art Group also exhibited and sold their work. The group plays an important role at the centre, […]
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