Charity

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas

The 3 Pillars helps the homeless community across the county.

The 3 Pillars helps the homeless community across the county.

'We're not a hand out, we're a hand up' - How to help 3 Pillars this Christmas

NSPCC’s Childline counsellors will hear from a child every 45 seconds over Christmas

NSPCC’s Childline counsellors will hear from a child every 45 seconds over Christmas

Newsquest and NSPCC launch fundraising Christmas campaign

Huntingdon MP Ben Obese-Jecty collecting for the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal.

Huntingdon MP Ben Obese-Jecty collecting for the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal.

Ben Obese-Jecty

MP joins veterans collecting for the Poppy Appeal

Tracy Honeyman walked seven marathons in seven days to raise money for The Angels Foundation UK.

Tracy Honeyman walked seven marathons in seven days to raise money for The Angels Foundation UK.

Hunts woman walks seven marathons in seven days for domestic abuse charity

Jamie Holson was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive type of cancer in May 2023.

Jamie Holson was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive type of cancer in May 2023.

More than £120,000 raised for Hunts boy diagnosed with rare cancer

The Emmaus team have tackled a 450 mile walk.

The Emmaus team have tackled a 450 mile walk.

Walkers brave a 450-mile walk from Wales to Norfolk for homelessness charity

Little kitten Jonesy was among the cats who required treatment for cat flu this summer at Woodgreen.

Little kitten Jonesy was among the cats who required treatment for cat flu this summer at Woodgreen.

Animal charity’s cat facilities reach capacity over summer

The event was held at Cambridge Country Club.

The event was held at Cambridge Country Club.

Popular Cambridgeshire golf day raises £3,000 for NSPCC

Jamie Holson was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive type of cancer in May 2023.

Jamie Holson was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive type of cancer in May 2023.

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Family's £300k plea for Hunts boy diagnosed with rare and aggressive cancer

The Haywain in St Ives has raised nearly £4,000 over the last three years for the Arthur Rank Hospice.

The Haywain in St Ives has raised nearly £4,000 over the last three years for the Arthur Rank Hospice.

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity

Popular St Ives pub raises £4k for hospice in memory of customer

The charity is calling on people all over Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk for support

The charity is calling on people all over Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk for support

East Anglian Air Ambulance

Six patients treated daily by East Anglian Air Ambulance, charity reveals

The front-facing windows of The Attic were damaged within two weeks of each other in August.

The front-facing windows of The Attic were damaged within two weeks of each other in August.

Award-winning charity shop has windows smashed for seventh time

Childline has released back-to-school advice for families as the summer holidays come to an end.

Childline has released back-to-school advice for families as the summer holidays come to an end.

Childline offers back-to-school advice for Cambridgeshire families

The pupils took on the Dorset Jurassic Coast walk this month.

The pupils took on the Dorset Jurassic Coast walk this month.

Schools across Huntingdonshire come together for Dorset Jurassic Coast walk

Winners and sponsors at the event in Huntingdon.

Winners and sponsors at the event in Huntingdon.

Volunteer Awards

Meet the Hunts Forum Volunteer Award Winners for 2024

Liz and Diana's coffee morning.

Liz and Diana's coffee morning.

Hunts Community Cancer Network

Tea-rrific success for HCCN afternoon tea event

The challenge, a row of nearly 2000 miles, is generally regarded as one of the toughest in the world.

The challenge, a row of nearly 2000 miles, is generally regarded as one of the toughest in the world.

Guinness World Records

Wistow woman to row around Great Britain for Prostate Cancer UK

Russ Edgar from VDM with HCCN trustees.

Russ Edgar from VDM with HCCN trustees.

Huntingdonshire Community Cancer Network

Afternoon tea and brand relaunch for HCCN

Andrew Duckworth from Grafham will take on the 60km Jurassic Coast Challenge in Dorset with his friend James to raise money for the Bright Horizons Foundation for Children.

Andrew Duckworth from Grafham will take on the 60km Jurassic Coast Challenge in Dorset with his friend James to raise money for the Bright Horizons Foundation for Children.

Jurassic Coast 60km trek to raise money for charity that supports vulnerable children

Katie Kitson receiving the cheque from Martin Cooper.

Katie Kitson receiving the cheque from Martin Cooper.

Huntingdon Community Cancer Network

Refill shop hands over cheque to HCCN

Installation was carried out by Ste Greenall, Darren Blake and Mike Humphrey.

Installation was carried out by Ste Greenall, Darren Blake and Mike Humphrey.

Village sign gets make-over by specialist craftsman

Organisers served coffee and cake at the event.

Organisers served coffee and cake at the event.

Charity Fundraiser

Cancer research UK

Village event raises money for charity and flower festival

Laura Bird, from St Ives, has been training for the London Marathon with the fridge on her back.

Laura Bird, from St Ives, has been training for the London Marathon with the fridge on her back.

Woman to run London Marathon carrying a fridge

Strictly Come Dancing judge, and Hospitals’ Charity patron, Craig Revel Horwood was guest of honour at the event.

Strictly Come Dancing judge, and Hospitals’ Charity patron, Craig Revel Horwood was guest of honour at the event.

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hospitals' Charity ball with guest Craig Revell Horwood raises more than £30,000

Housebuilder Redrow South Midlands has donated £1,708 to Cambridgeshire Search and Rescue

Housebuilder Redrow South Midlands has donated £1,708 to Cambridgeshire Search and Rescue

Cambridgeshire Search and Rescue buys new kayaks thanks to donation

Over a 20-week period, Pico employees collectively covered more than 4,000 miles

Over a 20-week period, Pico employees collectively covered more than 4,000 miles

St Neots tech firm raises more than £10,000 for cancer charities

The Axe and Compass with their cheque for the Brain Tumour Research Charity.

The Axe and Compass with their cheque for the Brain Tumour Research Charity.

Rotary Club of St Ives host Charity Pub Quiz and raise £3,500 for causes

The former Magpas Air Ambulance offices.

The former Magpas Air Ambulance offices.

Huntingdonshire District Council

Latest plans for future of former Magpas Air Ambulance building rejected

Staff at Magpas receiving their Easter eggs.

Staff at Magpas receiving their Easter eggs.

Eggs for Magpas

Magpas Air Ambulance

Egg-stra special donation to air ambulance team

We would love to hear your views on local issues.

We would love to hear your views on local issues.

Letters to the Editor

Read this week's Letters to the Editor

Lauren Hadley will be running the TCS London Marathon for Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice which cared for her late grandfather.

Lauren Hadley will be running the TCS London Marathon for Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice which cared for her late grandfather.

London Marathon 2024

Runner to take on London Marathon in grandfather’s memory

Hayley Lawrence, and her daughter Megan, are running the Manchester Marathon to raise funds for the Royal Papworth Charity. Here, they are holding their medals from the Cambridge Town and Gown 10K.

Hayley Lawrence, and her daughter Megan, are running the Manchester Marathon to raise funds for the Royal Papworth Charity. Here, they are holding their medals from the Cambridge Town and Gown 10K.

Royal Papworth Hospital

Heart hospital inspires mum and daughter’s marathon fundraiser

Stories in the news during the last week.

Stories in the news during the last week.

The Week in Pictures

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

The Week in Pictures: Stories you may have missed this week

Matt Hyde will be leaving the Scouts in September 2024.

Matt Hyde will be leaving the Scouts in September 2024.

Former Ramsey Cub Matt Hyde to step down as Chief Executive of Scouts

Can you support the HCCN Chicks fundraiser.

Can you support the HCCN Chicks fundraiser.

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Can you help to support HCCN this Easter?

Staff and students at St Ivo Academy, in St Ives, raised over £1,100 for Comic Relief.

Staff and students at St Ivo Academy, in St Ives, raised over £1,100 for Comic Relief.

Astrea Academy Trust

School staff take part in ‘Dance the Night’ video for Comic Relief

A recent NSPCC survey revealed that one reason people did not act on concerns about children being

A recent NSPCC survey revealed that one reason people did not act on concerns about children being

NSPCC schools programme helped child speak about abuse

Magpas Air Ambulance

Gymgoers complete 24-hour burpee charity challenge

Jane is nervous and excited about running the London Marathon.

Jane is nervous and excited about running the London Marathon.

London Marathon

London Marathon 2024

Primary school teacher is running London Marathon for Maggie's

The drop-in session offers support to women in the area.

The drop-in session offers support to women in the area.

Huntingdon Community Cancer Network

People are the 'central pillar' of cancer service in Hunts

The Acorn Group.

The Acorn Group.

Spotlight on Volunteers: The Acorn Cancer Support Group Charity

The Hinchingbrooke Hospital colleagues taking part in The MoonWalk London 2024 (main). Community nurse Mel Scholes also took part in the event in 2019 (inset).

The Hinchingbrooke Hospital colleagues taking part in The MoonWalk London 2024 (main). Community nurse Mel Scholes also took part in the event in 2019 (inset).

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Cancer unit colleagues sign up for MoonWalk London

Members of The Unit Fitness gym in Godmanchester will be taking part in a 24-hour burpees challenge for Magpas Air Ambulance.

Members of The Unit Fitness gym in Godmanchester will be taking part in a 24-hour burpees challenge for Magpas Air Ambulance.

Magpas Air Ambulance

Gymgoers take on most hated exercise for charity challenge

Edward Piniger is selling a live album.

Edward Piniger is selling a live album.

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St Ives composer announces live album with all proceeds going to charity

The BMRA celebrating their fundraising efforts.

The BMRA celebrating their fundraising efforts.

British Metals Recycling Association raises nearly £42k for Alzheimer's Society

The Scouts ready for a sleep in their boxes.

The Scouts ready for a sleep in their boxes.

Bluntisham and Earith Scouts sleep in cardboard boxes to raise charity money

Here are more women from the county that we think are inspirational.

Here are more women from the county that we think are inspirational.

Inspirational Women

International Women's Day

International Women's Day: More stories of women who inspire

We celebrate International Women's Day.

We celebrate International Women's Day.

Inspirational Women

International Women's Day

International Women’s Day 2024: You are Inspirational!

Adrian's wife, Wendy, kicked off the cycle challenge.

Adrian's wife, Wendy, kicked off the cycle challenge.

Addenbrooke's Hospital

St Ives family and business take on cycle challenge in memory of 'beloved' dad

David at the Cambridge Half Marathon on March 3.

David at the Cambridge Half Marathon on March 3.

Charity Fundraiser

Stukeley Meadows dad running London Marathon for MACS charity

The HCCN nursing team.

The HCCN nursing team.

Spotlight...on HCCN

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Spotlight...on the Hunts Community Cancer Network

Volunteer Rosemary on the Magpas Air Ambulance welcome desk.

Volunteer Rosemary on the Magpas Air Ambulance welcome desk.

Magpas Air Ambulance

Spotlight on Volunteers: Magpas Air Ambulance