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| Warhol discovery in Red Cross shop |
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| (29 May 2008) |
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| A signed Andy Warhol photography book has been found amongst donated clothes at the British Red Cross charity shop in Westminster. The book, Andy Warhol’s Exposures, is signed by the author on the first page and has been verified by Christie’s auction house as authentic. |
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| Recycle for the British Red Cross |
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| (28 May 2008) |
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| Monday 2 June marks the start of National Recycling Week. A fantastic reminder to have a rummage though cupboards, clear away unwanted items and raise money for the British Red Cross in the process. |
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| British Red Cross team bound for quake zone |
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| (28 May 2008) |
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| As operations in Sichuan turn to safeguarding the health of earthquake survivors, a British Red Cross team specialised in preventing the outbreak of disease is heading to the area. |
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| Red Cross offers opportunities for young charity shop volunteers |
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| (28 May 2008) |
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| The British Red Cross is committed to supporting young people wanting to work within the retail sector. Launched during Volunteers Week (1-7 June) last year, the British Red Cross ‘Certificate in Retail Skills’ and ‘Retail Innovation Fund’ have been very popular and the Red Cross is hoping to encourage more young people to get involved and take advantage of these opportunities in 2008/9. |
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| British Red Cross launches China earthquake appeal |
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| (14 May 2008) |
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| The British Red Cross (BRC) is launching an urgent appeal to help those affected by the Chinese earthquake. |
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| British Red Cross releases funds to support aid effort in China |
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| (13 May 2008) |
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| As the toll of those killed, injured and trapped by the most powerful earthquake to hit China for 30 years continues to grow, the British Red Cross has released £25,000 from its Disaster Fund to assist the aid operation. |
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| World Red Cross Day: Climate change is humanitarian issue |
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| (07 May 2008) |
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| On World Red Cross Day (8 May), the British Red Cross is calling for the international community to recognise climate change as a humanitarian issue and help the poorest and most vulnerable communities prepare for its effects. |
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| Red Cross welcomes “safer driving” focus in driving test overhaul |
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| Following the Department of Transport’s announcement today (7 May) of a major review of driver training and testing, the British Red Cross is calling on the government to include more first aid learning as part of the driving test. Specifically, we would like to see the new syllabus include basic first aid skills that drivers would need to help someone injured in a road traffic collision. |
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| British Red Cross launches urgent Burma appeal |
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| (06 May 2008) |
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| The British Red Cross (BRC) is launching an urgent appeal to help those affected by Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar (Burma). |
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