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Make a difference for people living with MND and their families
If you’re already finding your New Year’s resolutions a bit of struggle, Northampton-based charity the MND Association could provide you with all the inspiration you need. The MND Association, which is based on Moulton Park, is the biggest charity funder of MND research in the UK and relies on donations, as well as the efforts of its incredible fundraisers, to create a wave of support for people living with motor neurone disease (MND) and their families. This January, the Association is encouraging people to get involved in way they can – whether it’s by taking part in a run, testing..
Meet the Singing Solicitor using music for good
Many of us use music as a tool for relaxation and escapism, and Northampton man Kevin Rogers is no exception, but he has turned up the volume and made a name for himself as the self-styled Singing Solicitor. He told Sammy Jones how music is intrinsically linked to his health and wellbeing - and how he uses it to help worthy causes... The chair of regional law firm Wilson Browne Solicitors (WB) launched his fourth charity single in the autumn. Music has always mattered for Kevin, who played in bands throughout his school and college years, ‘never with great success..
Four lucky shoppers scoop £500 each in Golden Ticket giveaway
Christmas has come early for four Northampton shoppers who have each won £500 in a ‘Golden Ticket’ giveaway. The competition, organised by Northampton Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID) saw thousands of shoppers enter by collecting entry forms from retailers and posting them into dedicated post boxes around the town. A prize draw carried out at Royal & Derngate by Cinderella panto star Joanne Clifton then saw four lucky winners each receive £500 in vouchers to spend with national and independent retailers in Northampton town centre. The winners were Charlotte Osborn, Debbie White, Rahima Begum and Benedetta Garba. The Golden..
Trilogy Active and West Northamptonshire Council partnership supports adults and kids leaving the Northampton Care System
A partnership between leading health and fitness provider Trilogy Active and West Northamptonshire Council has seen over 100 adults and children leaving the care system being given the opportunity to use pools, gyms and access exercise classes as they journey in to the next chapter of their lives. It is estimated that across the UK over 100,000 children are in the care system and experiencing real and impactful challenges as they leave care and move in to the community. Trilogy Active and West Northamptonshire Council are delivering a scheme for 120 Annual Supergold memberships and 10 Annual Junior Active Memberships..