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October 28, 2024
Military Mortgage Advice Webinars: November to January
Stem cell donation - sign up to save a life!
Every 20 minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with blood cancer.
Stem cell transplants are used to treat blood cancers like leukaemia, aplastic anaemia as well as other diseases of the immune system. Chemotherapy can help in some cases, but for many people a stem cell transplant is the only chance of a cure.
30,000 new donors are needed in the UK each year to find matches for the steadily rising number of stem cell transplants taking place in the UK every year. Stem cells are found in the bone marrow – a soft, spongy tissue at the centre of certain bones – and can produce all essential blood cells, including red and white cells and platelets (which stop bleeding).
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Fylde: Remembrance Sunday Services in Fylde 2024
On Sunday, 10 November, communities across Fylde will come together to commemorate Remembrance Sunday, a solemn occasion to honour the service and sacrifice of those who have defended our freedoms.
A series of parades and services will be held throughout the borough, providing residents with the opportunity to pay their respects and reflect on the sacrifices made by our armed forces.
Services are always well attended and will take place as follows:
St Annes: Assemble at the Pier car park at 10:30 AM. The parade will proceed to the memorial in Ashton Gardens at 10:38 AM, led by Mayor of Fylde, Cllr Karen Henshaw JP.
Lytham: Gather at the Assembly Rooms at 10:30 AM, with the procession departing at 10:45 AM. The civic party will be led by Deputy Mayor, Councillor Joanne Gardner.
Kirkham: Assemble on Orders Lane at 1:30 PM and move off at 1:45 PM. The Remembrance service will commence at the Cenotaph at 2:00 PM, followed by refreshments at the Community Centre.
Wesham: Led by Mayor Cllr Liz Bickerstaffe, assemble at the War Memorial at 10:45 AM. A service of remembrance will be held, followed by refreshments at Wesham Community Centre.
Armistice Day Arrangements
A two-minute silence will take place on Monday 11 November to honour Armistice Day. The Mayor of Fylde will be attending at Ashton Gardens, the Deputy Mayor of Fylde will attend Lytham Cenotaph, and the Mayor of Kirkham will attend Kirkham Cenotaph.
“Remembrance Sunday is a time to express our gratitude and respect for those who have selflessly served their country. We honour their memory and the sacrifices they made to protect our freedoms.”
For those who leave never to return. For those who return but are never the same.
Wiltshire & Gloucestershire: Safety advice for Halloween and Bonfire Night from local Fire and Rescue Services
They have provided a list of simple steps to stay safe due to the potential dangers during this period.
Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE
Royal Wootton Bassett: November events at The Little Gem cafe
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Information provided by Lyneham HIVE
Bovington: Garrison stables - volunteers needed
Do you have the gift of time?
Volunteers are very important to us and giving your time to help us makes a real difference to our work as a charity.
There are various opportunities to join the team, whether it is hands on with the horses on the yard or working with the young people on the Changing Lives Through Horses Programme.
If you would like more information or to join the team please email office@racsaddleclub.co.uk
https://www.racsaddleclub.co.uk/volunteer-with-us/
October 25, 2024
AWS Community Support annual report 2024
This Report outlines some of the key achievements delivered and challenges faced by our team over the past year. It provides an overview of key areas of work, statistical information and also looks forward to the year ahead. It demonstrates the breadth and depth of the impact that the Community Support team have.
Bovington: Wool Parish Newsletter (Nov)