Slum charity Homeless International's year-long project to improve water and sanitation for poor communities in Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe has helped over 10,000 people to access better water and toilet facilities. Many more are set to benefit over the coming year, with women in particular seeing a real boost to their livelihoods and way of life.
A chorister from South Wales is hoping to strike a chord with transplant patients across the UK by dedicating a piece of music to the family of the young donor who saved his life.
Pentagon Group opened their new Nissan dealership in Barnsley this week, giving local people a chance to experience Nissan’s latest cars and commercial vehicles.
The new dealership is located at their existing site on Claycliffe Road, Barugh Green to the north of the town.
Citroën’s popular C1 has a sparkling new look and even greater buyer appeal for 2012. After making its world debut at the Brussels Motor Show on 10 January, the New C1 will be available in the UK from April 2012. The entry-level city car has already attracted over 620,000 customers worldwide, with more than 80,000 sold in the UK since its launch in 2005. Now, with new styling, enhanced levels of equipment and a more frugal engine, the New C1 sets an even higher benchmark in the segment.
If you are a garden enthusiast, fascinated by the 1940’s or love experiencing popular UK events such as the Edinburgh Tattoo and York Mystery Plays or international events such as the 100 Year Anniversary of the Jungfrau Express, the Floriade World Horticultural Expo and the Gardens of Holland, the carnivals in Venice and Viareggio; confectionary celebrations; as well as the Mardis Gras of America’s Deep South then look no further. Escorted rail holiday specialist, Great Rail Journeys, has launched its new ‘Special Interest & Events 2012’ brochure featuring special event holidays including carnivals, flower shows, steam events and musical occasions.
Whether its the snow-capped mountains of Europe or a sun-drenched adventure further afield, if you are thinking of holidaying by rail this winter, then look no further than escorted rail specialist, Great Rail Journeys, which has launched its winter season collection featuring tours ranging from the palaces of India to the Christmas markets of the UK and Europe.
National health and social care charity Sue Ryder is encouraging people to donate any unwanted clothes, books, jewellery, bric-a-brac or furniture including Christmas gifts to its 370 charity shops across the country.