Day: November 17, 2017

Do the Reindeer Run for Sense Scotland

Don your antlers this December for a fundraising dash which makes a difference. Sense Scotland’s annual Reindeer Run takes place on Sunday, 3 December at Bellahouston Park, Glasgow, with all proceeds going to the charity. 

Every step in the 5K Reindeer Run and Toddler Dash will help raise vital cash for people with communication support needs, enabling them to have choices in how they live their lives.  

Heart Scotland will be there on the day. The Heart Angels will work their face-painting magic on participants and cheer them along after Drivetime presenter Paul Harper kicks off the race at 10.30am at the Palace of Arts football park.  

The charity is urging people to dig out their best festive get up, whether that be Rudolf, Santa, an elf or even a Christmas tree, with prizes for the best dressed. 

Andy Kerr, Chief Executive of Sense Scotland, said: “The Reindeer Run 5K and Toddler Dash has become a staple event in our diary with runners returning year on year. 

“The funds they raise will help us provide services which have a massive, positive impact on the lives of the people Sense Scotland supports. This festive event has something for everyone, so get a group of friends, family or colleagues together and kick–start your Christmas celebrations.”  

Entry costs £10 for an adult and £5 for a child. To find out more or to register see www.sensescotland.org.uk. 

Forth 1 Cash for Kids launches Mission Christmas

1 in 4 local children are living in poverty

Please help us make their Christmas Day special this year, in partnership with B&M

In 2016 with your amazing support we raised £1 million in gifts and cash and made Christmas special for over 18,000 local children, and we want to do even more this year.

We’re asking you to buy an extra present that we can give to a disadvantaged local child to make their Christmas morning special. We need new and unwrapped gifts suitable for children and young people aged 0-18 years, and you can donate at our drop off points across the region. See the map below to find your nearest location.

We’re also looking for local organisations and schools to sign up and collect gifts during the appeal as well as anyone who’d like to fundraise, take part in our Jumper Day on 8th December, receive gifts and support from the appeal or just make a donation – go to https://planetradio.co.uk/forth/charity/events/forth-mission-christmas/ to get involved!

Together we can make a difference to local children this Christmas.

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Data recovery tool for parents in fight against cyberbullies

According to the NSPCC, there were over 12,000 counselling sessions with young people who talked to Childline about online issues last year, with an 87% increase in sessions over the past three years. Enigma Digital Limited works with families all across the UK to restore peace of mind to parents that are worried about their children being bullied by providing Enigma Recovery, the number one smartphone data recovery solution provider that allows users to retrieve stolen or deleted data. Continue reading Data recovery tool for parents in fight against cyberbullies

Gambling Commission survey of participation and problem gambling released

New research highlighting gambling participation and problem gambling rates in Scotland has been published. More than 4,000 people were interviewed for the Gambling Commission’s Participation and rates of Problem Gambling in Scotland Survey 2016. Continue reading Gambling Commission survey of participation and problem gambling released

Plans unveiled for ‘biggest-ever’ Tour de Forth cycle event

Organisers of a major cycle event in Edinburgh say next year’s race is on track to be their biggest yet. More than 800 cyclists took part in 2017’s Tour de Forth, raising £54,000 for the charities Mercy Corps & Radio Forth’s Cash for Kids – £12,000 more than in 2016. Continue reading Plans unveiled for ‘biggest-ever’ Tour de Forth cycle event