Children and Development Organisation (CDO) Children’s Home in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Article and Photos by Hannah Ainslie
I recently returned from five months travelling in South-East Asia, during which I came across the Children and Development Organisation (CDO) Children’s Home in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Siem Reap is known for the beautiful ancient area of the Angkor temple ruins, but I mostly felt heart-broken by the level of poverty I saw, especially the begging children.
Up For It at the Ormskirk Civic Hall - A new musical comedy by
Tony Crimlisk March 2012
I was fortunate to get to
see the dress rehearsal last week and I am amazed at the energy and
creativity, that Tony and U3A members have managed to put into the
show. The huge jaundiced jalopy, spouting steam and light like some
four wheeled dragon, brightens the stage and serves as a colourful
focus for much of the on stage action.
Tony Crimlisk - Writer of Up for it - Music Comedy at Ormskirk Civic Hall March 2012
Photos taken at ahair and fashion show in Ormskirk, West Lancashire, in support of the UK-Sands (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death) Charity.
The Left Bank Brasserie in Ormskirk on Sunday night, March 11th 2012, was the venue for a vibrantly colourful hair and fashion show charity fundraiser event, in support of the UK-Sands (Stillbirth & Neonatal Death) Charity.
Ormskirk Fundraiser Fashion Show for the UK-Sands Charity
The fashion show presented, to the assembled audience, a range of hair styles and fashion clothing to suit women of all ages, for a variety of occasions. The sale of tickets for the charity event and a prize raffle means that a cheque for a significant amount will soon be on its way to help the work of the UK-Sands Charity.
The fundraising event was organised by Alexis Boulger of the Studio 44 Hair Salon and came together with the support of Rumours (Ladies Fashion) and the Left Bank Brasserie.
The UK-Sands Charity was founded in 1978 by a small group of bereaved parents
devastated by the death of their babies.
The bereaved parents' heartache was
exacerbated by a feeling that there was a lack of acknowledgement and
understanding by the health
authorities and perhaps also the wider community, as to the significant loss felt by these parents and their families.
Since then, the UK-Sands Charity has grown and now
supports thousands of families who have been affected by the loss of a
baby. The charity members provide emotional support, comfort and
practical help.
If you would like to find our more about the work of the UK-Sands Charity, please visit their website at www.uk-sands.org or telephone +44 (0) 207 436 5881
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MS Society Fundraiser Ormskirk Video Interview with Malika Lahsen-Bradley
The MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Society West Lancashire was established twenty years ago. The West Lancashire branch of the MS Society covers Banks, Burscough, Ormskirk, Rufford, Skelmersdale, Tarleton, Upholland and everywhere in between. This local branch of the MS Society has over forty members and help anyone in the local area affected by Multiple Sclerosis.
MS Society Fundraising
Malika tells us during the interview how the Multiple Sclerosis Society has supported her and her family and tells us about the range of activities that are provided locally to suport fellow sufferers.
The Craft Fayre at St.Anne's Parish Social Centre in Ormskirk, West Lancahire looked to be very popular going by the activity around the various stalls. Malika hopes that the craft fayre event will raise £500. This money will all be used to fund local MS Society activities.
WRVSOrsmkirk Hospital Shop Interview with manager Deborah Brown
The WRVS (Women's Royal Voluntary Service) is a charity which originated back during the second world war. Today the motto of the WRVS is "Positive about age, positive about life"
Through more than 40,000 volunteers WRVS helps older people all over the country to stay independent at home and active in their community. It is that practical little bit of help that makes all the difference -- whether at home, getting them to where they want to go, bringing people together through social activities or supporting them in hospital or in an emergency.
The WRVS hospital shop in the Ormskirk District General Hospital donated in 2011 £41,000 to the hospital. This donation was made to fund a new heart scanner. The money was raised from the profits made by the hospital shop.
During the video interview Deborah Brown, the shop manager, gives us an insight into the shops activities and those of the WRVS in West Lancashire.
Community Heartbeat: Supporting Community Defibrillation.
West Lancashire Mayoress Sue Murrin Bailey explains why she, as Mayoress, is advocating the support of community defibrillation.
The Community Heartbeat Trust provides life saving equipment which in the event of someone having a heart attack will dramatically increase their chances of survival.
What is a defibrillator? A defibrillator is a life-saving machine that gives the heart an electric shock in some cases of cardiac arrest. This is called defibrillation and can save lives.
Ormskirk Address to a Haggis by the famous Scottish poet Robert 'Robbie" Burns
"Saint Helens lad" Scott Craig pays homage to the Haggis at the West Lancashire Mayoress (Sue Murrin Bailey) Burns Night Community Heartbeart charity fundraiser in the Ormskirk Civic Hall on Friday 27th January 2012
Burscough Methodist Players will be all at sea and in the desert on camels chased by pirates on magic flying carpets, flown by two surfing Aussies trying to escape from the baddies, when they present there panto: The Adventures of Sinbad.
Tickets are now on sale for two weekends of performances from 26 Jan - 28 Jan and 2 Feb - 4 Feb; evenings are at 7.30 and Saturday matinees at 2.30 all at the church hall on Orrell Lane.
Tickets are from £4.50 for children and £5.50 for adults - call 01704 892640 or 897226 for more information. The Adventures of Sinbad.
Tickets are now on sale for two weekends of performances from 26 Jan - 28 Jan and 2 Feb - 4 Feb; evenings are at 7.30 and Saturday matinees at 2.30 all at the church hall on Orrell Lane.
Tickets are from £4.50 for children and £5.50 for adults - call 01704 892640 or 897226 for more information.
A video interview with Ormskirk Rotary Club veteran Rotarian David Roberts;
What is the Rotary Club?
Does your local fundraising ultimately result in benefits for local charities?
An insight from a long standing member of the much respected Ormskirk Rotary Club into the activities of this local charitable organisation in Ormskirk, West Lancashire, England.
Event: Ormskirk Rotary Club 75th anniversary of charter night celebration dinner. Location: The Old Printworks Restaurant, Ormskirk,West Lancashire, England Date Friday 20th January 2012
