Category Archives: Human Interest
Pier to Pier Walk in aid of St Helena Hospice
Taking to the shoreline at the weekend, Michael, Elizabeth and Paddy (the dog) walked between Clacton and Walton piers for a fundraising event to raise funds for St Helena Hospice.
Donation to St Helena Hospice from Festive Fundraising
Staff at Rose Calendars were joined by St Helena Hospice’s Corporate Fundraiser Ruth Jennings last week, to hand over a cheque from monies raised over the festive period.
The Coast to Coast Walk and Britain’s National Trails
Guest author and fourth generation family member Alison Hilton shares her recent walk of the Coast to Coast route, with an insight into our National Trails.
Captain Matthew Webb: The First Man to Swim The English Channel Unaided
On 24 August 1875, Captain Matthew Webb became the first man to successfully swim the English Channel unaided. This daring feat ensured Captain Webb’s place in the history books. Here is the story of his heroic endeavour.
New ‘Donation Station’ Installed for St Helena Hospice
Ruth Jennings, Corporate Fundraiser joined staff at her regular catch-up session this month, to officially launch the donation collection scheme for St Helena Hospice. Staff gathered for a photo and chatted to Ruth about the work of the Hospice and up and coming events.
Bumper Collection for Festive Food Bank Parcels
Last week our generous staff made donations to a national food bank project organised by Family Business United. The boxes and hampers which were collected were delivered into the regional hub event, and we are pleased to report the items have already been distributed to the charities receiving them.
