Rainbows celebrates the year of the Dragon with the launch of the fourth Nottingham riverside festival Dragon boat challenge!

Nottingham riverside festival Dragon boat challenge

To celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Dragon, Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People has joined with Gable Events to launch the fourth Nottingham Riverside Festival Dragon Boat Challenge.

England rugby legend Dean Richards MBE helps to raise thousands for Rainbows

Former England and British and Irish Lions legend Dean Richards MBE entertained over 400 guests at the King Power Stadium on Thursday 13th October 2011, helping to raise more than £21,000 for Loughborough-based charity Rainbows.

Sytner Leicester MINI Capital Radio FM competition winner

Tuesday 11th October, Shane Davidson collected his MINI First from Sytner Leicester MINI as first prize in the competition run over several weeks by Capital Radio FM’s Breakfast Show.

Businesses enjoy a happy new year at thriving innovation centre

Businesses enjoy a happy new year at thriving innovation centre

It is already proving to be an exciting New Year for companies in the Harborough district, as the town’s recently opened innovation centre continues to attract businesses, generate jobs and boost the local economy.

Arboretum to host 'January Clear Out' table top sale

Arboretum to host 'January Clear Out' table top sale

The National Memorial Arboretum will hold a Table Top Sale on Sunday 15th January, from 10am to 3pm, in the Rose Room.For just £10 per table, participants can sell items of their choice - such as bric-a-brac, crafts, books and CD’s or unwanted Christmas presents - in the comfort of the Arboretum’s V

The school prints stunning vintage lithographs from the 1940s

The school prints stunning vintage lithographs from the 1940s

In January 2012, visitors to the Goldmark Gallery in Uppingham will be able to see a collection of stunning modern art wartime lithographs which have only recently been discovered after laying dormant for decades.

Paws 4 a cause sponsored dog walk for LOROS

Join us for 'Paws 4 a Cause' Sponsored Dog walk for LOROS Hospice! The Sponsored Dog Walk will be held on Sunday 4th March 2012. Starting at the Bandstand the 4km route will take place through the beautiful grounds of Abbey Park.

Queen of hearts charity ball 2012

Queen of hearts charity ball, Saturday 11th February at the Ritz Desborough in aid of the stroke association. Tickets are £25.00 per person and includes a welcome drink, band, DJ, buffet, auction and professional casino tables.

Heathland project benefits from cash boost

Heathland project benefits from cash boost

Natural England will support work being carried out by the County Council at Beacon Hill Country Park to reduce the spread of bracken, scrub and trees and replace them with heathland plants so wildlife can flourish.

Unwanted presents or sale purchases?

“After the festive season, people may be contemplating how they will get rid of unwanted presents or dispose of household furniture etc. in order to accommodate new purchases made in the sales. Age UK is the answer!” says Peter Ralphs of the local Age UK.

An alternative christmas present!

LOROS, the Leicestershire & Rutland Hospice has guaranteed places available for London Marathon 2012.  If you have been thinking of giving a loved one an alternative Christmas present or are you one of the many 70,000 people who did not receive a ballot place, have you considered a charity place