Charities Archives - Patchway Journal

Tuesday 7th May 2024 SH (Editor)

Care home’s bake sale breaks record for Southmead Hospital Charity

Charlton Hayes care home residents are celebrating after their cake fundraiser in aid of Southmead Hospital Charity broke this year’s bake sale record. Residents and staff at Lovell Place Care Home, on Sparrowbill Way, raised cash through baking homemade cakes to sell at their local hospital in Bristol.

Photo of two people walking, one of whom has a dog on a lead.

Saturday 27th August 2022 SH (Editor)

Volunteers needed to help change lives for blind and partially sighted people

Guide Dogs is looking for people in Patchway who can give a few hours a week to support a person with sight loss to get out and about in their local community, building self-confidence and promoting independence. The charity provides full training and support for all volunteers.

Helicopter of the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC).

Saturday 10th May 2014 SH (Editor)

Patchway businessman to run Bristol 10k to help local air ambulance

A Patchway businessman is preparing to take part in his very first running race, the Bristol 10k on Sunday 11th May, raising money for the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC). One of John Williams’ passions is to help local businesses to use their IT in an easy to understand and productive way, helping them grow and profit, which is why he

The Knutty Knitters with their Knitivity scene.

Tuesday 27th November 2012 SH (Editor)

Life-size knitted nativity characters to visit Patchway church

A set of giant knitted characters from the nativity scene are due to pay a visit to a Patchway church this weekend, as part of a charity fundraising tour of Bristol. The life-sized knitted Mary, Joseph, shepherds, kings and sheep, produced by a group called the ‘Knutty Knitters’, will be at Holy Family RC Church on Saturday and Sunday (1st/2nd

Charity representatives at The Mall, Cribbs Causeway, Bristol.

Friday 13th April 2012 SH (Editor)

Patchway groups benefit from The Mall’s charity fund

Thanks to the generosity of its shoppers, The Mall at Cribbs Causeway has been able to donate £10,000 to local charities and community groups, including three that are based in Patchway. Charities were invited to a Fountain Fund Tea Party at The Mall last month, to celebrate the donations. Maria Crayton, Head of Marketing at The Mall at said: “Every

Pudsey and Santa at The Mall's Winter Wonderland

Friday 18th November 2011 SH (Editor)

‘Skate and donate’ for Children in Need at The Mall

It’s ‘skate and donate’ for Children in Need at The Mall, Cribbs Causeway, Bristol tonight (Friday 18th November) as the shopping centre holds a special Disco on Ice. The charity event starts at 6:30pm and runs until 10pm. Instead of buying a ticket, you’ll be able to donate the money to Children in Need instead. Earlier today, Santa took a