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Home / Archive by category Making a difference

International Women’s Day: a global celebration

Posted on by Jacqueline Seddon in Big issues with 1 Comment
International Women’s Day: a global celebration

It's International Women's Day on 8 March. But what exactly does it mean? Jacqueline explains more...

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A different approach to dementia

Posted on by Hilary Wellington in Health Volunteering with 2 Comments
A different approach to dementia

September is World Alzheimer's Month. Here's ow listening more and assuming less can help us support people with dementia.

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Diversity: an important discussion

Posted on by Kay Garrett in Big issues Careers Work and money with 0 Comments
Diversity: an important discussion

What is diversity? And what does it mean to our everyday lives? Sadi explains how truly understanding diversity is more than a box-ticking exercise.

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Raising awareness of Primary Biliary Cholangitis

Posted on by Wendy Wheat in Charities Health with 7 Comments
Raising awareness of Primary Biliary Cholangitis

With this cause of chronic fatigue in women often going undiagnosed, it’s time to start talking about PBC...

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Four amazing groups that support local diverse UK communities

Posted on by Deborah Garlick in Big issues Happiness with 0 Comments
Four amazing groups that support local diverse UK communities

“Be the change you want to see” is saying first attributed to Gandhi. Can you help these organisations do just that...

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The MoonWalk: a great cause

Posted on by Deborah Garlick in Charities with 1 Comment
The MoonWalk: a great cause

Best wishes to all those taking part in The MoonWalk again this year, raising money for breast cancer care! Can you help?

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The Buddy Bag Foundation: helping children in crisis

Posted on by Deborah Garlick in Charities Time off with 2 Comments
The Buddy Bag Foundation: helping children in crisis

Sadly, thousands of children are taken into emergency care every year. Karen set up the Buddy Bag Foundation to help ease their transition...

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How do you feel about ageing?

Posted on by Marianne Coleman in Ageing Big issues with 1 Comment
How do you feel about ageing?

Do you feel your age, or are the older generation still as active as the next generation? Marianne challenges the stereotype.

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Jeanne Ellin: Opening windows, resurgent mint and thought control

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Jeanne Ellin: Opening windows, resurgent mint and thought control

Do you know how to operate a window? Jeanne has been offered instruction - although she's confident she doesn't need it!

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Jeanne Ellin: Back to the 60s at 70; a comic and a farm

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Jeanne Ellin: Back to the 60s at 70; a comic and a farm

Jeanne takes a nostalgic look back at the 60s, miniskirts and bunny girls.

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Helping women; being a Soroptimist

Posted on by Margaret Oldroyd in Making a difference with 1 Comment
Helping women; being a Soroptimist

How do you meet like-minded women, find a fulfilling way to spend your day and make a difference? Margaret tells us more.

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Jeanne Ellin: pink hair, a best friend chair and a punk rock band

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Jeanne Ellin: pink hair, a best friend chair and a punk rock band

How do you celebrate your seventieth birthday? Go pink and rock out to a punk band, of course.

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Jeanne Ellin: Alarming confirmation of an old wives’ tale

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Jeanne Ellin: Alarming confirmation of an old wives’ tale

As her operation gets closer, Jeanne is given advice on how to manage her post-op care.

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Jeanne Ellin: Losing my rainbows and the benefits of hoarding

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Jeanne Ellin: Losing my rainbows and the benefits of hoarding

How would you manage without clear vision for a few weeks? Jeanne prepares for post-op eyesight.

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Fascinating women: Sue Fish

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Fascinating women: Sue Fish

Women's rights pioneer and former Chief Constable at Notts Police Sue Fish is a Fascinating Lady to know...

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