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Charity and Voluntary Sector
WO: Former Welsh International and Barbarian flanker, Richard Parks, is about to embark on the ‘challenge of a lifetime’. Meeting Richard at her office at Gwydyr House, Secretary of State for Wales, Mrs Gillan, offered her support for the epic fund-raising challenge in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care.
The ‘737 Challenge’ will see Richard begin a gripping 7-month expedition, climbing 7 summits on each continent and should he be successful – becoming the first person in history to stand on three poles in the same calendar year.
HL: According to Homeless Link, government spending cuts will hit homeless charities this winter, making it more difficult for them to help the most vulnerable. The cuts kick in as the UK is in the grip of arctic conditions and hundreds of homeless men & women are living rough on the streets of London.
The interactive project 150 Voices gives homeless people a voice & a chance to tell their stories. The website is regularly updated with new stories and the project will culminate in an exhibition next April.
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