Posts Tagged ‘berwick upon tweed’
Celebrating ‘Our’ Salmon Queen, Freya
Tweedmouth Salmon Queen 2019 and 2020 – Freya Weatherley-Ryan was crowned Tweedmouth Salmon Queen in 2019, retaining her reign the following year due to the restrictions of the Covid-19 pandemic which didn’t allow the 2020 ceremony to take place. We were so honoured when Freya nominated The Berwick & District Cancer Support Group as her…
Read MoreWorking Alongside Our Local Community, Capturing Treasured Memories For Our Future Generations
A Berwick Cancer Cars Committee initiative to provide our local schools and community care organisations with Time Capsules. Lead by Sandi Henderson, our team of Committee Members, Freya, Joy, Shona and Tom, visited the first of 12 schools and community organisations to collect their Time Capsules. Many thanks to all the headteachers, staff and pupils…
Read MoreKaren’s Fabulous Face Mask Fundraiser
We were contacted recently by Karen Edwards who decided to make a small dent in her big collection of fabric in aid of our Cars, and has been busily beavering away making face masks, selling them to family, friends and her work colleagues at Morrisons Berwick. To date Karen has made over 200 face masks,…
Read More100 Miles for Maureen
A big, heartfelt thank you to James, Josh and Natalie who are fundraising for our Cars for their grandma Maureen Rock. Maureen, who very sadly passed away on 17th April 2020, nominated us as her chosen charity as we assisted her with her travel needs for her cancer related appointments and treatments. Our most sincere…
Read MoreOrd House Country Park Donation in Memory of Louie Flannigan
As part of the parks ongoing charity work which continues throughout the year, Ord House Country Park presented representatives of the Berwick and District Cancer Support Group with a cheque for £2,500.00 held in a private gathering at Ord House Lounge Bar & Grill. The donation was made in memory of Louie Flannigan who very…
Read MoreCaitlin Anne’s Coffee Morning (fundraising update!)
During this time of uncertainty we are thrilled to share with you a recent Good News Story Update !! You may remember that on the 15th February young Caitlin (aged 12) held a coffee morning, hosted by our wonderful friends and supporters at the Tweedmouth Bowling Club. Caitlin wanted to give something back to the…
Read MoreThe Salmon City Blues Band leap year gig at The Radio Rooms
Big thanks to The Salmon City Blues Band (Neill Berry – Guitar & Vocals, Lenny Johnson – Drums & Vocals, Wal Wallace – Harmonica & Vocals, Ray Weatherburn – Bass, Nick Allmark – Guitar & Vocals and Dave Denovan – Guitar) who played a knock out Saturday night leap year, sold out gig at The…
Read MoreMandy’s Rainbow Packs
Following the loss of her beloved mother in law, Mary, Mandy Punton has been working tirelessly in support of our Cars through her amazing fundraising efforts and, like each and every one of our brilliant supporters, has donated an immeasurable amount of time, resources and money to help keep our cars running. As an ambassador…
Read MoreCaitlin Anne’s Coffee Morning
Huge thanks to Caitlin Anne (aged 12) who organised a coffee morning fundraiser at the Tweedmouth Bowling Club in memory of her Aunty Seline. It was an incredible success and Caitlin Anne arranged everything herself, and along with the kind support of local businesses and the generous folk of Berwick she raised an amazing £1514!…
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