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Local News · FinchleyNoah's Ark Hospice Raises £1.27m in Fundraising Drive
Noah's Ark Children's Hospice has successfully raised £1.27 million through its 'From That Moment' fundraising campaign. The initiative surpassed its £1 million goal, with the money designated to provide specialist care for seriously ill children in north and central London and Hertsmere.
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Local News · East BarnetEast Barnet man jets 7,000 miles for dementia charities
East Barnet resident Lee Robinson has completed a 7,000-mile jet ski journey around the UK coastline. The expedition raised more than £20,000 for the Alzheimer's Society and the MS Society, in memory of his mother, father-in-law, and a close friend.
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Local News · Golders GreenHomeless Action Barnet raises £8,500 from Big Sleep Out
Homeless Action in Barnet's "Big Sleep Out" initiative, held between June and September, raised £8,500 from approximately 50 participants. The event aimed to generate funds and awareness for rough sleepers, falling short of its 100-participant goal.
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Local News · BarnetSporting Chance campaign raises £955,000 for youth programmes
The Sporting Chance campaign, in partnership with Greenhouse Sports, has successfully raised £955,000. A significant portion will fund Greenhouse Sports' programmes across London, while other funds will support four additional charities, two of which are based in the London Borough of Barnet.
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Local News · FinchleyFinchley care staff cycle 54 miles, raise £1,166 for charity
Three staff members from Magnolia Court Care Home in Child's Hill completed a 54-mile charity cycle ride, raising £1,166 for the Barchester Charitable Foundation. The foundation supports older people and adults with disabilities.
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Local News · High BarnetTrent Park wildlife charity appeals for £40,000
Trent Park's Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service is appealing for £40,000 to cover rising costs and falling visitor numbers. The charity, founded in 1985, needs to raise funds to cover monthly expenses of approximately £12,000.
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Local News · EdgwareEdgware firm raises £18,200 for St Luke's Hospice
Accountancy firm RDP Newmans organised the Nine Bridges Challenge, raising £18,200 for St Luke's Hospice. Forty staff members completed the 6.93-mile walk in memory of Sarah Perez, wife of partner Lyndon Perez.
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Black Horse Pub in High Barnet Invests in New Kitchen
High Barnet's Black Horse pub has received a significant upgrade with a new kitchen, including a rotisserie, funded by Barnet Community Pubs Ltd. The community-focused establishment also continues its support for local causes and sports clubs.
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Culture & Arts · North FinchleyKrapp's Last Tape performance at Artsdepot raises funds for charity
Artsdepot in North Finchley will host a performance of Samuel Beckett's 'Krapp's Last Tape' on 5 November. Ticket sales from the event will support the Wembley to Soweto Foundation, which provides training for disadvantaged young people.
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WorldBen Affleck Wins Million-Dollar Prize
Ben Affleck has won the million-dollar top prize on the US version of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?. The actor competed alongside Jamie Ding, with the winnings pledged to Affleck's non-profit foundation, the Eastern Congo Initiative.
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WorldRapper Aitch Climbs Kilimanjaro for Down's Syndrome Charity
Rapper Aitch has successfully climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, raising more than £160,000 for the Down's Syndrome Association. The challenge, inspired by his sister Gracie who has the condition, is documented in a new Netflix film.
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WorldCentrepoint charity supports homeless youth
Centrepoint, a charity supporting young people experiencing homelessness, has highlighted its services including specialist legal advice. The charity also received support from Sir Michael Palin for a fundraising event.
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