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Meningitis Research Foundation is in full swing of their largest ever ‘ladies only’ challenge event. GI Jane will take place on Saturday 28th February in Castlewellan Forest Park. The event will see 150 local woman competing in physical and mental challenges, all in the hope of being crowned ‘GI Jane 2009!’
The charity event, [...]

The Action Cancer Big Bus mobile unit, which is supported by SuperValu, has now travelled 35,000 miles, reaching the milestone as the charity that developed it marks the end of its 35th anniversary. Action Cancer, Northern Ireland’s leading cancer charity, was established by renowned cancer specialist Dr George Edelstyn in February 1973 and has celebrated [...]

SuperValu stores across Northern Ireland have helped their community partner Action Cancer beat the credit crunch by raising £24,000 in a week-long fundraising drive, organised to keep the charity’s Big Bus service moving.
Celebrating the second anniversary of the service SuperValu customers and staff were asked to donate their 20 pence pieces in a unique fundraising [...]

Increased global awareness of the threat of climate change and of the adverse impacts of some business activities has propelled sustainability to the forefront of the regulatory, public and business agendas. The food industry has a particularly important role to play in achieving progress towards [...]

Cliff was invited to join the committee of the NI Branch of Caravan just over two years ago, coming in as Chairman. “To be honest, I really didn’t know a lot about the charity beforehand, but when I was asked to join, I made a few enquiries with some of my colleagues in GB who were already involved [...]

Employees of local retailer and wholesaler Henderson Group have been recognised for their commitment to charitable giving at the National Payroll Giving Excellence Awards.
The Group was awarded the title of Best Promotional Partnership for its Payroll Giving in Action scheme, which allows staff to donate to a charity of their choice via their wages. These [...]

The inaugural pub quiz organised by the Northern Ireland Committee of Caravan was a resounding success.
Held on Wednesday 17th September at the Beechhill Inn, Belfast, over 20 teams turned out for a great night’s craic, in the process raising over £2,000 in aid of this worthy cause. The trade, as always, generously supported the event, [...]

Matthew Toman, a 26-year-old refrigeration engineer from Lurgan, has won the Pepsi Sexiest Man 2008 competition run in association with Northern Woman.
Gorgeous Sky Sport News presenter Georgie Thompson, who should know a thing or two about ‘fit’ guys, presented the winner with £1,000 at the final, which took place in the Northern Whig, Belfast on [...]