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17 June

7 positive stories published on this day

2026

Young farmers at Royal Cheshire Show teach children about farming
ChesterEducation

Young farmers at Royal Cheshire Show teach children about farming

Seven-year-old Lily and ten-year-old Evie teach peers about farming at the Royal Cheshire Show, inspiring agricultural i Agricultural shows bridge urban-rural gaps, offering hands-on learning about food production that classrooms cannot prov Young peer-to-peer advocates demonstrate effective ways to nurture the next generation's engagement with farming.

Street League Scheme Helps Women Into Work Through Sport
Community

Street League Scheme Helps Women Into Work Through Sport

Street League charity runs sport-based scheme helping women build confidence and life skills for employment Programme uses ball games to develop soft skills like teamwork and communication valued by employers Initiative reaches women who may struggle with traditional job-seeking routes across England

Loyal Bee Care earns Outstanding rating from inspectors
Health & Wellness

Loyal Bee Care earns Outstanding rating from inspectors

Loyal Bee Care receives Outstanding rating from inspectors, the highest possible grade for care services in England. Families reported loved ones experiencing improved quality of life through the home care service's support. Achievement highlights that high standards in home care are achievable and sets benchmark for sector improvement.

Kaleb Cooper backs England's newest farmers
Community

Kaleb Cooper backs England's newest farmers

Kaleb Cooper from Clarkson's Farm publicly champions support for new and emerging farmers across England. He highlights Malvern as an inspiring agricultural community and emphasizes the importance of nurturing the next generat His platform helps amplify discussions about farming succession and recruitment of younger entrants to the sector.

The Great Big Climate Circus kicks off in Stroud
StroudCommunity

The Great Big Climate Circus kicks off in Stroud

An upbeat, youth-led climate circus launches at Stratford Park in Stroud on Saturday 20 June — the first stop of a four-year, National Lottery-funded touring project across Gloucestershire.