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The fundraising wins, volunteer milestones and community programmes worth celebrating — reported properly, with the charities and people involved. This page grows as we publish; every story on it is real, named and verified.
Winchester
Winchester Boxing Club Launches Free Parkinson's Sessions
Winchester Boxing Club partnered with Parkinson's UK to launch free, non-contact boxing sessions for people living with Parkinson's — no experience needed, gloves provided.
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Parkinson's Steppers: a Leeds class where movement makes music
A new Leeds movement and wellbeing class for people with Parkinson's and their carers, created by artist-led organisation Harmony in Motion, uses wearable tech that turns movement into music.
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The Great Big Climate Circus kicks off in Stroud
A four-year, National Lottery-funded youth circus project kicked off its Gloucestershire tour at Stratford Park in Stroud — climate action with its hands in the air.
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