PUBLISHED: 19:00 17 May 2019 Vicky Angear Tanya and her daughter Elleanor are taking on the 30-mile route of the Mendip Challenge. Archant A senior nurse from Weston General Hospital's emergency department has signed up with her daughter to take on the 30-mile Mendip Challenge route in aid of Weston Hospicecare. Tanya Atwell, of Weston, will tackle the route along with her daughter Elleanor, who is completing the challenge as part of her Duke of Edinburgh Award. Tanya's father was cared for by the hospice before he died after a battle with bowel cancer. The duo are taking part in the walk on June 2 in memory of Tanya's dad and to thank staff at the hospice.Tanya and Elleanor are walking with the ED Superstars Team. More: Registration is open for the Mendip Challenge.The Mendip Challenge is Weston Hospicecare's flagship fundraising event, giving supporters the chance to complete 10, 20 or 30 miles across the Mendip Hills. Last year, more than 900 people … [Read more...] about Hospital nurse and daughter to walk 30-mile Mendip Challenge
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Clitheroe mum and daughter take on Manchester 10k
A foster mum from Clitheroe is taking on the Great Manchester Run with her birth daughter to highlight the need for more foster carers. And now she’s chosen to take on the 10k race with her daughter Dani (15) to mark Foster Care Fortnight which runs from May 13th to 26th.Kim said: “We’re all looking forward to completing this as a family while raising money for, and increasing awareness of, a great charity. CANW has always been a brilliant support to me and my family and there’s always someone on the end of a phone if we need them. “We’ve been training hard for some time now and we run regularly as a group. This will be the first time at the Manchester 10k for Dani – I’ve done it before and I know she’s going to love the atmosphere.”Dani explained how having a mum who foster cares for others had impacted on her life.She said: “I just love having lots of brothers and sisters – there’s never a dull moment in … [Read more...] about Clitheroe mum and daughter take on Manchester 10k
Be mindful of man your daughter marries: Baki
POLICE Commissioner Gari Baki says parents should be mindful of the type of man their daughter marries because they will feel the pain for the rest of their lives if a tragedy occurs. … [Read more...] about Be mindful of man your daughter marries: Baki
Warning after mum and daughter try to use fake £50 notes
A warning has been issued to local shop and business owners in Market Bosworth after two women were reported to have used a fake £50 note as part of a scam. Market Bosworth Police posted on their Facebook page warning the public about the duo. Police say the pair are possibly mother and daughter. In the post on their page, a statement said: "Do you know your £50 notes? "Do not exchange smaller denomination notes for a £50 note, and consider why someone is buying low value items with a £50. "If they spin a yarn, think....do I want their problem to become mine? "Don't get caught holding the £50 baby." Read More More about crime in Leicester We want you to be able to get your news whenever and however you want it. As well as our website , we have a Facebook page , a Twitter feed, @leicslive , and for a daily snapshot of the top stories, you can sign up to receive our newsletters. If you prefer to use an app, we've got apps for both Android and Apple … [Read more...] about Warning after mum and daughter try to use fake £50 notes
The moment Grimsby mum cuddles premature daughter for first time
This is the emotional moment a Grimsby mum finally got to cuddle her premature daughter for the first time - six weeks after she was born weighing under 2lbs. Natasha Bjork Johnson, 31, went into labour at Grimsby’s Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital 14 weeks early with her daughter Freyja Levi. Tiny Freyja weighed just 1lb 12oz and was rushed to Jessop Wing Maternity Unit in Sheffield for treatment. She was also born with a hole in her heart and chronic lung disease. But six weeks on Natasha was able to cuddle her baby girl for the first time, and has shared the special moment on social media. She said on Facebook: “The moment I got to hold my baby for the first time. Born 09/02/18, she was so tiny back then. Looking at her now, it’s hard to believe she was ever so small.” The first-time mum shared a special mother-daughter moment at Jessop Wing – one week before Freyja Levi was moved back to Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital. Roughly ten weeks after that … [Read more...] about The moment Grimsby mum cuddles premature daughter for first time