By Peter Quinn Due to the trauma and sacrifice of the last two years, combined with uncertainty about what the near future may hold due to the Omicron COVID-19 variant, it’s safe […]
Parish community pulls through again with toy giveaway
The Trials and Tribulations of running a charity: The Carers Centre
By Alan Caldwell The Renfrewshire Carers Centre is a local charity that has been open since January 1996 in a bid to help and support those who are caring for an ill […]
Mental Health Awareness in the age of Social Media & COVID-19
By Layla Maguire Despite the developments with the COVID-19 vaccination, there is no cure for the mental distress that the pandemic has caused millions of people across the globe. The effects of […]
Glasgow soup kitchen has “busiest night ever” as they serve over 130 people
By Meg Montague It is a Friday evening in Glasgow and the temperature has dropped below freezing. But despite the cold, a team of dedicated volunteers from Homeless Project Scotland continue to […]
Whitletts Victoria begin search for new home
By Calum Brown and Dale Eaton Local junior football club Whitletts Victoria look set to depart current home ground Dam Park, with rugby side Ayrshire Bulls about to take over the stadium. Victoria […]
Ayr’s Starlight Walk Returns For 11th Year Running
By Dane McBeth Every year since 2009, Ayr-based charity Ayrshire Hospice has invited locals along to join them on a midnight stroll through the town. On Saturday May 18th the Land O’ Burns Starlight Walk […]
From Chemistry to Cats!
By Heather Ryce JANICE KENNEDY was a lecturer of Chemistry and Forensic Investigation at UWS, but gave up full time work to focus her time and energy on the animal charity she […]
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