Monthly Archives: January 2013
Shopping centre auction raises thousands for learning disability charity
By Emma Hardwick, Reporter Sunday, January 27, 2013
8:00 AM
BIDDERS dug deep into their pockets to raise money for a “fabulous” local charity.
Members of the public spent one month bidding on an online auction, organised by the Howard Centre, in Welwyn Garden City, for Jubilee House, which helps young people with learning disabilities.
Chief executive Catharine Hopper was awarded the cheque in the shopping centre by members of staff who organised the auction late last year.
She said: “It is really good that local businesses have worked together to support a local charity.
Croydon Council to host carers day
Being a carer is a very busy and demanding job, which can offer little respite.
12:00pm Saturday 26th January 2013 in News
An information day where carers can find out about the help and support available to them will take place next month.
Those looking after someone with an illness or disability will have the opportunity to discuss their caring situation with more than 50 organisations that offer services to carers in Croydon.
Advice and information will be available on issues including benefits and financial advice, transport, leisure activities and holidays.
Paralympian Mickey Bushell launches disability hate campaign
A poster campaign to raise awareness of disability hate crime
A poster campaign to raise awareness of disability hate crime has been launched by police in Shropshire.
It is being supported by Paralympic gold medallist Mickey Bushell MBE, who was born in Telford.
West Mercia Police said there were 53 offences and 21 incidents of disability hate crime reported to the force between April 2012 and January 2013.
The posters with the slogan “We’re All Human” will be displayed on buses in the county.
Mickey Bushell, who won gold in the 100-metre wheelchair sprint at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, said the campaign would let those affected “realise they’re not alone”.
