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Help with shopping for the elderly needs to be extended across the UK
Shopping service to help elderly in Bradford on Avon
8:00am Sunday 8th May 2011
A new service delivering weekly shopping to the elderly and vulnerable has been launched in Bradford on Avon.
The idea arose when Andrew Wright found himself trying to help his mother, who is registered blind, maintain her independence after his father died.
Carers given valuable ME time
Brigg family history group for dedicated carers gets crucial cash boost
CARRY ON RESEARCHING: John Dawson, right, is joined by Family History Group members Les Barrett and Ray Pritchell. Picture: David Haber
THE future of a unique support group which provides a vital lifeline for carers has been saved thanks to a generous donation.
National Dog Walk for the Carers Association
National Dog Walk for the Carers Association
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www.carersireland.com
Following the success of Irelands first National Dog Walk, which raised €40,000 for family carers last year, Petmania and The Carers Association is again asking dog owners and their dogs to join them on Easter Monday, April 25th 2011, for this, the second annual event. The National Dog Walk will see five kilometre walks starting from 13 of Petmanias stores nationwide to raise vital funds for family carers.
Following the success of Irelands first National Dog Walk, which raised €40,000 for family carers last year, Petmania and The Carers Association is again asking dog owners and their dogs to join them on Easter Monday, April 25th 2011, for this, the second annual event. The National Dog Walk will see five kilometre walks starting from 13 of Petmanias stores nationwide to raise vital funds for family carers.
