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News from Wales and Western England
Red Cross shop in Newtown, Powys, gets The Apprentice treatment Red Cross shop in Powys gets The Apprentice treatment from Tesco staff
(12 February 2010)
The British Red Cross charity shop in Newtown, Powys has been given a shiny new makeover by two teams of Tesco staff in an Apprentice-style challenge.
Teenagers with friends Teenage first aiders to the rescue
(12 September 2009)
A group of teenagers whose swift actions saved their friend will demonstrate their first aid skills at an event to mark World First Aid Day.
A woman stands in front of a green hill Saving lives in Shropshire
(29 July 2009)
Residents in the village of Worthen, in rural Shropshire, can sleep a bit easier now because twelve of their neighbours have been taught how to save a life.
Students standing next to a Red Cross vehicle Students teach school children life-saving skills
(06 July 2009)
A group of students at Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College has learned first aid as part of a British Red Cross peer-education project.
Bournemouth University Red Cross Shop Bournemouth goes retro for the Red Cross
(26 May 2009)
A Bournemouth Red Cross shop with a difference has got fashionistas flocking at a Southern University.
Young Carers Camping in Wales I'm a young carer - get me out of here!
(22 April 2009)
The British Red Cross has given ten young people a chance to take a break and learn survival skills in mid Wales.
Winners of Excellence Award for Partnership working First aid project wins award for parternership working
(07 March 2009)
The Red Cross first aid learning team in Bristol has won an award for its project teaching first aid skills to injecting drug users.
Women dressed in traditional costume of their countries Women celebrate diversity at Newport event
(26 February 2009)
Women in Newport celebrated diversity and the impact women have on their communities at an International Women's Day event.
Man in Wheelchair pushed by wife 100 Red Cross to the rescue in Torquay
(19 January 2009)
The British Red Cross has stepped in to help a Torquay man whose wheelchair was stolen just before Christmas.
A very large bus Grant improves project for rural youth in Wales
(10 October 2008)
A unique youth outreach project in North Wales has received £45,000 from Anglesey community safety partnership to buy a new bus.
Red Cross boat, S. S. Vega Red Cross to open charity shop in Jersey
(18 September 2008)
The British Red Cross is opening a charity shop on Jersey in November, on Queen Street, St. Helier.
Care in the home volunteer helping woman water her garden Project reaches out to isolated elderly in Denbighshire
(03 September 2008)
The British Red Cross in Denbighshire has been working to relieve isolation amongst older people as part of its care in the home service.
A woman having skin camouflage to cover a scar on her cheek Partnership means support for vulnerable in Newport
(03 September 2008)
A partnership with Kaleidoscope in Newport will help drug users and people trapped in the sex trade improve their safety and quality of life.
International tracing and message volunteers handing out flowers on the day of the disappeared Red Cross marks the International Day of the Disappeared in Bristol
(30 August 2008)
The British Red Cross this year marked the International Day of the Disappeared with a series of events and exhibitions across the country.
First aider training in cpr First aider from Portskewett keeps on learning
(22 August 2008)
Complementary therapist Sarah Jones does a first aid course every three years to keep her skills up to date.
Peer educator working with students Red Cross goes back to school in Devon
(18 August 2008)
The British Red Cross went back to school in August to offer training and interactive sessions ranging from natural disasters to HIV awareness.
Wheelchair available from the medical equipment service Devizes volunteer gathers support
(11 August 2008)
Local woman Sue Porter is one of a team of volunteers who is helping to bring freedom and independence to the heart of Devizes – and she is appealing for people to join her.
Woman receiving first aid at Balloon Fiesta First aid volunteers provide support at Bristol Balloon Fiesta
(07 August 2008)
British Red Cross volunteers were on hand at this year’s Balloon Fiesta in Bristol to provide first aid support for the expected 100,000 festival-goers.
Clown at fun day fundraiser DHL Wetherspoon staff have fundraising fun day
(12 July 2008)
One of Birmingham’s biggest employers DHL opened their doors in July to raise money for the British Red Cross.
Sourour Bensalem smiling Volunteer from Moseley meets the royal family
(09 July 2008)
A local volunteer went to visit Buckingham Palace and meet royalty, thanks to her involvement with the British Red Cross.
Marc Yates in his office New president appointed in Jersey
(09 July 2008)
The British Red Cross was pleased to announce the appointment of Marc Yates as president for the British Red Cross in Jersey on Wednesday 9 July.
Guests arrive at the royal garden party Biddulph first aider heads for Buckingham Palace
(09 July 2008)
A Red Cross volunteer went to visit Buckingham Palace and meet royalty thanks to his involvement with the British Red Cross.
Chanel jacket with British Red Cross shop tag Refurbished charity shop opens in Corsham
(03 July 2008)
The British Red Cross has opened its newly refurbished charity shop in Corsham, Wiltshire.
Man standing in remains of building Coventry University fundraising helps China earthquake victims
(05 June 2008)
Students from the business school at Coventry University held a fundraiser in June, raising over £3,500 for the British Red Cross China Earthquake Appeal.
Emergency response team working from a boat during floods in 2007 Elmley Castle hero recognised by government
(10 December 2007)
British Red Cross volunteer Mark Kibble was honoured at an official government reception at historic Lancaster House in London after his contribution to the flood effort.
Two cars stuck in flood water Stafford hero recognised by government
(10 December 2007)
British Red Cross volunteer Debbie Hackett was honoured at an official government reception at historic Lancaster House in London after her contribution to the flood effort.
Car stuck in flood water Red Cross grant helps lives of UK flood victims in Malvern
(21 November 2007)
The British Red Cross helped communities continue to recover from the flooding in 2007 with a grant to Malvern Hills District Council.
Depth of flood water in 2007 Red Cross grant helps repair flood damage in Stratford-Upon-Avon
(21 November 2007)
The British Red Cross has helped communities continue to recover from the flooding in 2007 with a grant to Stratford-upon-Avon District Council.
Emergency response volunteers walking through flood water Gloucester heroes saluted for flood action
(16 November 2007)
British Red Cross volunteers were amongst Gloucestershire’s flood heroes who were honoured for their achievements at the fire and rescue service annual awards ceremony.
Volunteers loading supplies into the unimog multi-terrain vehicle Gloucester volunteers honoured at Lord Mayor’s Show
(10 November 2007)
A group of local heros who helped vulnerable people in Gloucestershire in the summer floods represented their county in London in November.
Three young people in China receiving training in hygiene promotion Fundraising at Grange School raises money for disaster appeals
A school in Warmley has raised £600 for the Red Cross in response to the recent China earthquake and Myanmar (Burma) cyclone.
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