http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/ Top stories for Community http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2103212_fireworks_night__your_photos AS this year's fireworks and bonfire night festivities took place, our readers were busy snapping photos. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2103212_fireworks_night__your_photos Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2085941_nominate_an_unsung_hero_with_princes_mead THE search is on to find the unsung heroes of our community – and your help is needed to find them. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2085941_nominate_an_unsung_hero_with_princes_mead Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2080049_fireworks_displays_and_bonfire_listings_2010 FIREWORKS and bonfire night listings for Surrey and north-east Hampshire - plus a children's drawing contest and a £100 photography competition. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2080049_fireworks_displays_and_bonfire_listings_2010 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2071694_community_carnival_fun_set_to_hit_town An explosion of colour and sound is soon to hit the streets when the 33rd Reading Community Carnival comes to town. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2071694_community_carnival_fun_set_to_hit_town Tue, 25 May 2010 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2066105_a_60year_yateley_love_started_in_brazils_rainforest A COUPLE from Yateley, who last month celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary, have spoken of their secrets for wedded bliss. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2066105_a_60year_yateley_love_started_in_brazils_rainforest Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2066097_village_vicars_canterbury_tales_after_long_march A VICAR has raised nearly £7,000 towards a church building project after completing a gruelling pilgrimage to Canterbury. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2066097_village_vicars_canterbury_tales_after_long_march Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2066096_grans_blindness_shock_spurs_blackwater_fundraising A COUPLE from Blackwater are appealing for community spirit in their quest to raise money towards vital medical treatment. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2066096_grans_blindness_shock_spurs_blackwater_fundraising Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2062390_santas_run_to_raise_cash_for_good_clause A MAN who thought who would not be able to walk after he was diagnosed with cancer four years ago has won a charity fun run. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2062390_santas_run_to_raise_cash_for_good_clause Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2061108_village_store_bucks_gloomy_outlook_for_rural_life_ A VILLAGE shop has undergone a remarkable renaissance thanks to the forward thinking of its new owners. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2061108_village_store_bucks_gloomy_outlook_for_rural_life_ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2058991_dragonflies_return_to_land_of_henry_viii DRAGONFLIES are thriving in the nature reserves surrounding Yateley, Sandhurst and Crowthorne, according to the Forestry Commission. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2058991_dragonflies_return_to_land_of_henry_viii Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2058527_two_laps_of_town_in_memory_of_top_sportsman HUNDREDS of runners will take to the streets of Fleet on October 18 in memory of one of the town’s most illustrious sportsmen. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2058527_two_laps_of_town_in_memory_of_top_sportsman Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2058179_hospital_trip_to_say_thanks_for_bladder_cancer_surgery A MOTOR mechanic from Yateley has returned to the hospital that helped save his life. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2058179_hospital_trip_to_say_thanks_for_bladder_cancer_surgery Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2057778_champion_helps_kids_get_back_on_track A WORLD kickboxing champion has teamed up with youth workers to transform the lives of young people through martial arts. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2057778_champion_helps_kids_get_back_on_track Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2056637_gurkha_group_reports_record_year A GROUP dedicated to helping retired Gurkha soldiers has celebrated a record year of fundraising. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2056637_gurkha_group_reports_record_year Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2055003_charity_appeals_for_funding_for_vital_services A CHARITY helping people with severe disabilities is appealing for support so it can continue providing vital services to the community. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2055003_charity_appeals_for_funding_for_vital_services Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2048563_bandsmen_tune_up_to_stage_historic_concert The Royal Corps of Transport band existed for 55 years before it was disbanded in 1991. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2048563_bandsmen_tune_up_to_stage_historic_concert Sun, 05 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2047097_author_promotes_book_on_us_paras Exploits of American para-troopers in the Second World War are the subject of a new book by a former Aldershot para that is causing a stir in the USA. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2047097_author_promotes_book_on_us_paras Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2041868_worries_and_joy_of_an_instant_family Action for Children — formerly the National Children’s Home or NCH — specialises in finding adoptive homes for children who, sadly, because of their age, are more difficult to place than babies and toddlers. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2041868_worries_and_joy_of_an_instant_family Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2040727_santa_and_the_aldershot_rotary_float Aldershot Rotary is once again taking to the streets of the town and calling at houses collecting for local charities as they have done for more than 50 years. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2040727_santa_and_the_aldershot_rotary_float Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2037723_singing_helps_keep_minds_active What a glorious feeling - they’re singing for the brain. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2037723_singing_helps_keep_minds_active Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2036713_bravo__weve_plenty_to_get_off_our_chests An Aldershot shop is helping the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice to raise money — by collecting unwanted bras. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2036713_bravo__weve_plenty_to_get_off_our_chests Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2036703_intrepid_tom_gets_ready_for_three_months_in_nepal An intrepid 22-year-old from Yateley is heading off to Nepal on October 12, as part of a project to promote under-standing and fight poverty.  http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2036703_intrepid_tom_gets_ready_for_three_months_in_nepal Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2036544_fun_from_interacting_intensively_ Adults with learning disabilities living in Surrey, Hamp-shire and Berkshire are particularly fortunate to have a valuable resource at their disposal — a charity called Parity for Disability. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2036544_fun_from_interacting_intensively_ Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2036190_be_a_source_of_support Volunteers are needed for a youth charity that mentors and offers life skills to disaffected young people. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2036190_be_a_source_of_support Thu, 25 Sep 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2036031_band_shows_a_touch_of_brass Alder Valley Brass Band musicians could have been forgiven 15 months ago for sounding The Last Post as membership had declined so dramatically that they had to downgrade to a ten-piece band. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2036031_band_shows_a_touch_of_brass Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2036029_help_raise_funds_for_veterans New volunteers are needed for this year’s Poppy Appeal. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2036029_help_raise_funds_for_veterans Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2035277_sign_language_courses_are_not_just_for_the_deaf For around 70,000 profoundly deaf people, British Sign Language is their first language and it offers an open door to fluent communication, friendship and, in some cases, employment opportunities. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2035277_sign_language_courses_are_not_just_for_the_deaf Wed, 10 Sep 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2033430_special_gift_an_inspiration_for_animal_sanctuary The acquisition of a horse was the trigger that led an Aldershot couple  to start their animal sanctuary, Ray of Hope, in Badshot Lea. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2033430_special_gift_an_inspiration_for_animal_sanctuary Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2032815_providing_a_voice_enabling_choice Sometimes it can be hard to ask for what you want, but for someone with a learning disability, anxiety can be intensified. The  charity Just Advocacy was formed  to overcome this situation and allow them to have their say. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2032815_providing_a_voice_enabling_choice Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2032238_helping_to_cope_with_the_frustration_of_dyslexia One in 20 people suffers from dyslexia and the Helen Arkell Centre near Farnham is working to help sufferers overcome their reading diffiiculties http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2032238_helping_to_cope_with_the_frustration_of_dyslexia Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2031616_help_disabled_people_learn_life_skills Making cakes, doing basic arithmetic and going shopping may appear simple to most people. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2031616_help_disabled_people_learn_life_skills Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2031519_linking_business_and_the_community The services of Employee Volunteering  are much in demand, bringing together businesses, communities and local charities for their mutual benefit. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2031519_linking_business_and_the_community Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2031263_stunning_gardens_opened_to_public A stunning garden is being opened to the public for charity. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2031263_stunning_gardens_opened_to_public Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2031140_air_ambulance_hosts_first_birthday_open_day The first anniversary of the Surrey Air Ambulance coming into operation was celebrated with an open day at its headquarters in Dunsfold Park. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2031140_air_ambulance_hosts_first_birthday_open_day Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2031043_helping_in_relationships_for_70_years This year, the relationship counselling service Relate will celebrate its 70th birthday, and to mark the occasion, the Aldershot branch has launched a new-look website. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2031043_helping_in_relationships_for_70_years Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000