Fibromyalgia charity founder honoured with national award

LGBT activist after his tragic death at 29. We told howThere has been an outpouring of grief for Liam Jone s who was the former chairman of Aberdeen Four Pillars - which supports people in the LGBT community in the Granite City - after his death this week.

movie star Iain Glen has handed a massive boost to a Scots charity by agreeing to front their anti-food poverty campaign. The Game of Thrones legend, one of the most sought-after actors in film and TV, agreed to film a special message for the Edinburgh-based Cyrenians organisation.

Graham said the trio took on the challenge to help Support in Mind Scotland because “all our community sees the benefit support can do”.While he cycled 472 miles during the 30 days, Elaine and Nettie walked 798.88 miles and their fundraising was boosted by a pop quiz hosted by Tim O’Sullivan at The Craigdarroch Arms, which raised £500.

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prisoners claim the help of a mentoring agency as they prepare for freedom can be the difference between life and death. Scotland’s prison system spits out cons at the end of their sentences who are ill-prepared for life and who immediately turn back to a life of drug addiction as a way of coping.

West Dunbartonshire has the highest rate of households assessed as homeless in the whole of Scotland points to the need for urgent action at the highest level. “We are all aware of the awful impact that Covid-19 has had on household finances and individuals’ ability to pay rent and bills.

iOS - Android The topic for the final was: “If you were the Scottish Minister for Equalities what is the most pressing inequality you would tackle post pandemic - why and how?”The judges were Crown Agent David Harvie, Deputy Crown Agent John Logue and Leslie Young, Chief Executive, Epilepsy Scotland.The girls won through to the final after a series of close run rounds ably mentored by Mr Winn from the school’s Faculty of Social Subjects.

link!Shoppers will be greeted in-store with a shopping list giving details of the products that are most-needed by their local food bank or FareShare regional centre, and are being encouraged to pick up an item as they shop to drop in special donation trolleys on the way out of the store.The supermarket giant will give a little extra help with top up donations of 20 per cent.Jim Burns, Director of Operations at FareShare Glasgow and the West of Scotland, said: "The items we receive will help us

iOS - Android James and Enas started The Power Within Training in 2017 after returning home to Scotland following years of working abroad.The business helps people and businesses excel by improving their motivation, self-belief, decision making and leadership through ground-breaking approach, motivational intelligence.The company is the only recognised consultant outside of North America with the ability to deliver registered training in motivational intelligence and, most recently, James, Enas

iOS - Android Now, David’s uplifting story is landing on doormats across the country as he spearheads the charity's summer fundraising drive.David’s mum, Jean, admits she feared she’d lose her son, who was put into a medically-induced coma a number of times to help his body recover from a major operation.But each time he was brought round from his unconscious state, the Sense Scotland staff who provide round-the-clock support to David in his Coatbridge home, were there for him.Beth Mallon, who

Scots dog who was sentenced to death after allegedly killing another canine has been saved from death row. Rocco was suspected to be a pit bull-type dog, an illegal breed to own in the UK.It is understood that he was involved in an incident where his former owner left him at home in Kirriemuir, Angus for 48 hours without food or water and in the company of a smaller dog, unknown to him.

iOS - Android It has also expanded into the neighbouring north authority in the past decade, and adapted to continue providing support virtually throughout the COVID pandemic.Staff at NFU were invited to nominate local charities to receive support from its latest fund – part of a £2m “agency giving” programme for customers and communities affected by coronavirus.Other Scottish recipients included the Royal British Legion, Scottish Association for Mental Health and Scotland’s Charity Air

iOS - Android Ninety-four-year-old May told Lanarkshire Live : "I previously grew thistle's out my back door, but this year I decided to plant a few seeds out the front so I could admire them from my window.

a charity that played such a key role in helping injured motorists.Presenting the £500 donation, Lamborghini Edinburgh general manager Andy Canning said: “SCAA has proved a lifesaver for many motorists injured in accidents on Scotland’s roads and, as motoring enthusiasts, we want to play our part in sustaining the service.”SCAA director of fundraising and communications Nick Harvey said it was a real thrill to have a convoy of Lamborghinis turn up at the airport.

Chivas Brothers’ Kilmalid bottling plant in Dumbarton, the 20-strong group negotiated some of the most difficult terrain across the country to cover 200 miles and over 10,000 feet of elevation in two and a half days.

Paisley charity that offers vital support to young people affected by Huntington’s disease has been given an £80,000 funding boost to continue its lifeline work.The organisation, which has its national office in Paisley, provides tailored services for families with Huntington’s disease (HD) in Renfrewshire and across Scotland through its specialists, financial well-being officers and youth advisers.Huntington’s disease causes severe physical and mental symptoms, including a loss of control over