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The Tool Shed project by CBSA is now using their van (normally used to deliver tools) to deliver food parcels in the community The National Lottery is making a major contribution towards the national effort by repurposing funds to combat the effects of Covid-19, with many already announced over the last few weeks. Funding spans the arts, community and charity, heritage, education, environment and sports – it will help projects in the UK most impacted by the coronavirus and will…

Age Connects Cardiff and the Vale is asking individuals and businesses to get involved in the national 2.6 Challenge to raise vital funds to help it support older, isolated and vulnerable people in the local community. Jeff Hawkins, the charity’s CEO states: ‘As a small, local charity with limited funds, our resources are under huge strain and our infrastructure at risk.  We are therefore urging individuals and businesses to help us continue our vital work by participating in the 2.6…

Cartamundi is launching a new series of playing cards in a bid to raise funds for the NHS heroes working on the frontline in the nation’s battle against Coronavirus. The specially crafted NHS Heroes deck features doctors, nurses and surgeons in place of traditional Jacks, Kings and Queens as well as the rainbow colours which have become synonymous with the pandemic, adorning windows across the nation. Playing cards have seen a surge in sales over the last four weeks as…

Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast, actor Richard Mylan has told Rachel Burden why he and his autistic son, Jaco, are continuing their daily visits to Cardiff Market through the ongoing lockdown. They’ve previously visited the market hundreds of times as it closes up for the night – now it’s closed indefinitely, but it’s still a key feature of their daily walks. Richard Mylan, who appeared in BBC drama Waterloo Road, said: “In normal life, we would walk around town regularly. He would go into…

  Hay fever season is well under way and is a time of trepidation for those who suffer from allergies. Studies have shown that over half of the indoor dust that accumulates in our home is actually produced outside and brought in with us. Lisa Evans, spokesperson from MyJobQuote, was eager to give Brits a helping hand and provide some top tips on how they can reduce the severity of their allergies during hay fever season: Pollen isn’t the only allergen…

  The UK’s largest retailer has announced its plan to provide a £30 million package of support to local communities across the country, with a £500 grant available for local groups in Cardiff. In a recent letter to colleagues and customers, Tesco’s CEO Dave Lewis outlined plans to provide £30 million of support for local communities including £25 million in food donations. To further help local communities, a Bags of Help COVID-19 Community Fund has been created which aims to…

Gareth Llewellyn from Swansea-based All Wales Ambulance Services is calling for the immediate fair treatment from HMRC because their all-important provision is being threatened by a lack of cash. All Wales Ambulance Services is a family-run company that for 29 years has provided essential non-emergency patient transport provision to people in the south west and mid-wales regions.  Their duties involve providing timely and safe transport for patients undergoing hospital appointments with many patients being in wheelchairs or stretchers.  The service…

An online fundraising appeal has been launched by leading Welsh charity City Hospice to support its key services during the Covid-19 pandemic.   City Hospice provides palliative care for 550 patients with life limiting or terminal illnesses in Cardiff, in addition to services for patients’ families such as counselling and bereavement support. As Cardiff’s local hospice, they offer end of life care and support at home, allowing patients the opportunity to spend time with their loved ones. The charity created…

Build a make-do and mend mentality   Brands and stylists are increasingly encouraging us to up-cycle and mend fashion items in order to find something new to love in an old garment. While it makes economic sense, it also helps us to identify the things we really value and refine our style accordingly.   Recycle packaging   With high streets closed and many of us spending our time working from home or self-isolating, online shopping prevails. Deliveries typically arrive in…

Diabetes UK has teamed up with UK pro boxer Muhammad Ali to share their five top tips to help support the Muslim community with diabetes to stay healthy during Ramadan – and to mark the occasion safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ramadan runs from around 23 April for 29 or 30 days. Ramadan ends with Eid al-Fitr, a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide. The Qur’an requires Muslims to fast during the month of Ramadan from sunrise to sunset. There…