Oxfam UK are asking you to come together on Thursday 8th March 2012 to celebrate International Woman’s Day. First started in the early 1900′s, the annual day of celebration was first started in Russia to mark the changing roles of females in society.
Tony Christie has just released a new single called ‘Steal the Sun’ in support of the Afghan Heroes charity. Released digitally on Sunday 23rd October 2011, the track was recorded at the world famous Air Studios, which is owned by legendary Beatles producer George Martin. The song feature the Band of Royal Marines and the RAF Choir, and of course Tony, who is best known for his hit single ‘Is this the way to Amarillo?’.
To look at, Kristin Hallenga is just your average 25 year old woman with painted nails, too many rings, her favourite boots and an oversized bag. And some of you may be forgiven for thinking that CoppaFeel is just your average charity. But it’s anything but. CoppaFeel is a breast cancer awareness charity that educates young people on the importance of checking their boobs regularly and knowing the signs and symptoms of breast cancer.
Northampton’s finest party people will be hosted another one of their daytime bashes this weekend in aid of the Always a Chance charity, set up in memory of murdered British tourist, James Kouzaris. The charity has been set up to help try and stop people becoming involved in a life of violent crime before it is too late.
WWF officials are voicing their concerns as the political deadlock in Madagascar may threaten the unique animals found on the island. More than 600 new species have been discovered there since 1999, but many of these animals are now under threat, mostly due to the deforestation of their habitat. In 2009, a 34 year old disc jockey seized power with the army’s backing.
Great news for all you comedy buffs out there, as International Alert announce that they will be returning to the Comedy Store for another evening of fun and frolics. ‘Are You Taking the Peace?’ will be held on the UN’s International Day of Peace, Monday 19th September 2011 at the world’s most famous laughter house, the Comedy Store in London’s West End.
To help WWF UK celebrate their 50th anniversary, writer Stephen Poliakoff and director Charles Sturridge have created an amazing short film to commemorate this landmark year. The film, ‘Astonish Me’ focuses the spotlight on some of the most extraordinary species on animals recently found around the world, and you could be in with a chance of winning the trip of a lifetime!
On Thursday 19th May International Alert is the UK’s leading peace building charity held a charity comedy event “Are You Taking the Peace?” at the Bloomsbury theatre in aid of their sterling work around the world. Comedians including Rich Hall, Sean Hughes and Robin Ince gave up their time for free to help raise almost £5,000 for the excellent cause.
Keep your eyes open for thee British Red Cross bus as it hits the road for a tour of the UK to highlight the amazing volunteering opportunities they have available. The bus will be hitting 18 locations across the UK between from Monday 30th May to Saturday 18th June 2011, with friendly experts on board brimming with information about what the Red Cross do to help in your area, and how you can get involved.
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