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Mummy marathon

Written on 25 Mar, 2010 at 11:19 in News | viewed 165 views times | 0 Comments
Mummy marathon

A mum who beat breast cancer is making a marathon effort to raise money for research into the disease. Nicolette Peel has been a regular supporter of cancer charities since being diagnosed in 2008, most recently stripping off for a ‘Calendar... (Continue reading)

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Keith goes above and beyond

Written on 24 Sep, 2009 at 11:14 in News | viewed 307 views times | 0 Comments

A BRAVE pensioner has climbed Britain’s highest mountain for the second time – despite suffering from cancer. Tireless charity fundraiser Keith Thompson, who also has diabetes, used every ounce of his strength to scale Ben Nevis for charity. The climb... (Continue reading)

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Save our shop!

Written on 26 Mar, 2009 at 13:59 in News | viewed 256 views times | 0 Comments

VOLUNTEERS at a Glossop charity shop earmarked for closure have set up a petition to fight the decision. The 33 people who volunteer their time at the High Street West Marie Curie shop have got together to fight against the... (Continue reading)

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Girls get vaccinated for cancer

Written on 26 Mar, 2009 at 13:58 in News | viewed 235 views times | 0 Comments

NINE out of 10 schoolgirls in Glossop have been vaccinated against a sexually transmitted disease that triggers cervical cancer. More than 1,400 girls aged 12-13 agreed to be immunised against HPV — a 92 per cent uptake rate according to... (Continue reading)

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