http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/ Top stories for Community http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2039701_new_pc_on_the_blackwater_and_hawley_beat A new police officer has taken to the streets of Blackwater and Hawley for the first time. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2039701_new_pc_on_the_blackwater_and_hawley_beat Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2038752_ms_group_seeks_new_members Around 90 people are in the Farnborough and District Branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society - far fewer than those with MS in the area. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2038752_ms_group_seeks_new_members Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2038758_radio_station_unites_cody_fans When Farnborough and District Radio Society members give contact details they probably will not give a mobile phone number or email address but a letter, followed by a number and three letters. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2038758_radio_station_unites_cody_fans Wed, 05 Nov 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 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2038522_mountain_challenge Can you see yourself joining this group on a once-in-a-lifetime trek through the most spectacular mountains in the world? http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2038522_mountain_challenge Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2037139_aldershot_charity_needs_space A charity based in Aldershot needs somewhere to store the donated food it is collecting for homeless people. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2037139_aldershot_charity_needs_space Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036901_debtors_forced_to_eat_less_healthy_food The spiralling cost of food is causing people to adjust their belts outwards as they can only afford less healthy foods, a local debt counselling charity has found. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036901_debtors_forced_to_eat_less_healthy_food Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -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 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -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 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036564_charity_dog_show_back_on_track A charity dog show postponed last week due to rain will go ahead this Sunday. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036564_charity_dog_show_back_on_track Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -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_ Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036315_we_joined_the_army_because_we_wanted_a_real_job Dressed in a camouflage uniform with big black boots, these soldiers command the greatest respect from the people they serve with. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036315_we_joined_the_army_because_we_wanted_a_real_job Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036319_cancer_sufferer_runs_for_charity A cancer sufferer from Yateley raised £875 by taking part in a 5k Race For Life. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036319_cancer_sufferer_runs_for_charity Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036321_dulcet_tones_raise_thousands_for_hospice Choirs from across the area joined forces to raise thousands of pounds for Farnham’s Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036321_dulcet_tones_raise_thousands_for_hospice Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036274_learning_about_the_fight_against_aids_firsthand Students from Farnborough Sixth Form College visited Ghana to meet fellow students and learn about the country’s fight against HIV and Aids. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036274_learning_about_the_fight_against_aids_firsthand Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -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 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -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 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -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 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/lifestyle/s/2035440_charity_is_an_extended_family_ Having bravely endured 42 general anaesthetics and hospital stays of up to nine weeks, Roxanne Walker is described by her mum as an “extra-special child”. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/lifestyle/s/2035440_charity_is_an_extended_family_ Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -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 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2035002_threat_to_community_centre_losing_350000_a_year DRASTIC cost cutting measures could take place at a community centre currently losing £350,000 a year. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2035002_threat_to_community_centre_losing_350000_a_year Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -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 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2034692_hundreds_raised_in_memory_of_mountain_climber_ Friends and family of a man who fell to his death while climbing in Snowdonia have raised hundreds of pounds for charity. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2034692_hundreds_raised_in_memory_of_mountain_climber_ Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -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 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2033633_job_scheme_takes_second_step For most people, getting a job is a challenge. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2033633_job_scheme_takes_second_step Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2032462_30000_boost_for_frimley_park_hospital_radio PATIENTS at Frimley Park Hospital can look forward to company around the clock thanks to a £30,000 boost to the hospital’s radio station. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2032462_30000_boost_for_frimley_park_hospital_radio Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -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 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2031682_a_chance_to_show_off_your_photography_skills Amateur photographers have an opportunity to capture the spirit of our area in an exclusive photography contest. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2031682_a_chance_to_show_off_your_photography_skills Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -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 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -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 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -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 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2031144_more_silverware_for_the_shots_trophy_cabinet Aldershot Town chairman John McGinty got his hands on yet more silverware in recognition of his team’s promotion to the Football League. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2031144_more_silverware_for_the_shots_trophy_cabinet Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -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 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2031047_help_for_parents_of_disabled_children Contact a Family  should be the first port of call for anyone with a newly diagnosed child or who is seeking information on their child’s condition. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2031047_help_for_parents_of_disabled_children Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -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 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2030783_no_business_like_showbusiness The curtain has risen on a popular variety show that has raised more than £80,000 for charity since it first started. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2030783_no_business_like_showbusiness Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2030689_disability_charitys_2m_dream People with serious multiple disabilities look set to get the facilities they deserve at a £2m purpose-built centre in Farnborough. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2030689_disability_charitys_2m_dream Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0000