by JoClark | Feb 18, 2021 | Dartford Charities, Dartford News, Families
For the very first time, YMCA Thames Gateway will come together with 11 other YMCAs across England to take part in a mammoth virtual Sleep Easy event on Friday, 26 March, with the aim of raising vital funds to help tackle the root causes of youth homelessness. And so,...
by JoClark | Feb 18, 2021 | Dartford Charities, Health
Individuals and organisations in Kent who have gone the extra mile to support people affected by dementia over the past year could be recognised at a prestigious national awards ceremony.Nominations are now open for Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Heroes Awards 2021...
by JoClark | Jan 22, 2021 | Dartford Charities, Dartford News, Welfare
As temperatures across the country plummet, Battersea is offering advice to dog and cat owners to help keep their much-loved pets warm this winter. Anna Hemmings, Centre Manager at Battersea Brands Hatch said: “Just like humans, some of our pets will need a little...
by JoClark | Jan 20, 2021 | Children, Dartford Charities, Dartford Council, Dartford News
By Sanya Sunil, Secretary of the Dartford Youth Council Over the past few weeks, fourteen Dartford Youth Council members participated in a 1k+ festive fundraising walk to raise money for ellenor, a local charity providing hospice care for people of all ages whilst...
by JoClark | Dec 18, 2020 | Children, Dartford Charities, Dartford News, Families
YMCA Thames Gateway have been working hard to distribute hampers and gifts to those in need over the festive period. The charity, which serves some of the most vulnerable members of the community in Greenwich, Romford and Dartford, is providing essential hampers for...
by JoClark | Dec 3, 2020 | Dartford Charities, Dartford News
Laura Adlington has captured the hearts of viewers nationwide with her bubbly personality and delicious creations. Born and bred in Gravesend, the 31 year old is now working with her local hospice, ellenor, to launch an exciting baking challenge aimed at people aged...
