Caring for carers, the superheroes behind closed doors
Monday 10 June marks the start of Carers Week. Here, Welfare Caseworker Irene Ramsden tells us why this network of unsung heroes around the UK need more support.
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One man’s quest to tackle the toughest bike race in the UK
Retained firefighter Richard Bowman has completed a gruelling 24-hour mountain bike ride through the Scottish Highlands to raise money for The Fire Fighters Charity. Here he explains why he wanted to say thank you in this way.
This is #My75Miles: Peterhead Red Watch
Last month saw Peterhead’s Red Watch raise an astonishing £6,500 for their #My75Miles challenge – walking along the disused Banff and Buchan railway line to Dyce and back.
A fundraiser and future firefighter in the making
Two-year-old Jessica is taking part in a sponsored walk to raise money for her heroes in the fire and rescue service.
Blog: My 19-hour Loch Lomond Swim – Carol Lord
Last month, 53-year-old Carol Lord from Bolton swam the 22 miles of Loch Lomond in 19 hours. Here, she describes her experience of this incredibly difficult challenge and what motivated her to keep going.