MEMBERNEWS IN BRIEF
Community legal centre launched by university
A legal advice centre offering support to members of the community has been launched by the University of Derby. The Student Legal Advice
Centre will be run by LLB (Hons) Law students who will provide members of the public with free legal advice on a range of areas of law. The Centre, a student-led
project instigated by Head of Law, Sue Jennings, has been designed to provide students with clinical legal practice education and deliver free advice to the community. It was launched to legal professionals at an event at the University’s Law School, where the Centre will be based when it officially opens to the public in February 2019. Kaye Howells, Senior Lecturer
in Law and Centre Lead at the University of Derby, said: “The development of the Student Legal Advice Centre will give students access to clinical legal education which, alongside the high quality academic teaching they receive, will prepare them well for the world of work. “The development of the
Centre will enable the students, under close supervision, to provide the community of Derby with free legal advice and assistance on a range of areas of law including family law and immigration law. “I am humbled and delighted
by the high level of student engagement and the support received from the local legal profession and fellow pro bono providers.”
Football club supporters back Royal British Legion
Over £3,000 has been handed over to the Royal British Legion, thanks to the generosity of Chesterfield Football Club supporters. A total of £2,807.40 was
raised from the sale of Chesterfield FC poppy badges while a bucket collection at a home football match against Billericay Town at the Proact Stadium in the FA Cup generated £562.57. Chesterfield Director and
Company Secretary Ashley Carson said: "I would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who made a donation, either by purchasing a badge or putting some money in a collection bucket. "We are delighted to be able
to support the Royal British Legion in this way and we will definitely be talking to them about repeating this fundraising initiative next year.”
Chernobyl Children’s Lifeline in the UK, which has benefited from G F Tomlinson’s charity work
Contractor pledges support to the children of Chernobyl
Chernobyl Children’s Lifeline, which helps children affected by the Chernobyl disaster, has benefited from the support of Derby-based construction firm G F Tomlinson. The family-run business is the
only company throughout the county to support the Bonsall and Derbyshire Dales Link (local group) of Chernobyl Children’s Lifeline every year, by providing a transport vehicle and driver free of charge. The charity was set up in 1991 to
help children from Belarus and, in recent years Ukraine, affected by the Chernobyl disaster by providing health recuperation holidays in Great Britain. Operations Manager at G F
Tomlinson, Terry Radford, volunteers his time to drive the children to and from the airport every year.
‘The charity brings groups of children to Britain for a four-week health respite’
Terry said: “I have been helping
the Chernobyl Children’s Lifeline charity for more than 15 years and G F Tomlinson has always been willing to support me with this cause by providing free fuel and a mini bus to get the children to and from the airport. “The work the charity does is
more important than ever. All of the children have been affected in some way by the Chernobyl disaster 32 years ago and all suffer health issues due to the radiation still present in their environment and food chain. As a result, life expectancy is shorter than in other European countries. The charity brings groups of children to Britain
Ambassador helps to spread festive cheer
Leicester cancer research charity Hope Against Cancer has announced Leicester Riders player Harrison Gamble as its new Sports Ambassador. Harrison and his Riders teammates will also be supporting the charity in
its launch of a Christmas jumper range, currently on sale through More Than A Gift at Narborough Hall. The team also wore the jumpers for a recent
promotional video and is encouraging members of the public to show their support for Hope Against Cancer themselves, not only by buying the jumpers, but also by holding their own ‘Christmas Jumper Party’ or Christmas-themed party to raise money for Hope. Harrison said: “Hope Against Cancer is a
fantastic charity and does so much for people in Leicester with cancer. Becoming its Sports Ambassador is a proud moment for me and I’m keen to spread the word about the amazing work this charity does.” Nigel Rose, Hope Against Cancer
Chief Executive, added: “To have Harrison Gamble as our new Sports Ambassador is an amazing moment for us here.”
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for a four-week health respite, where they enjoy clean water and food and take part in a programme of activities and outings. “It is a great pleasure for both G
F Tomlinson and myself to support the vital work the charity does to make a real difference to the children’s lives.” Chairman of the Bonsall &
Derbyshire Dales Link for Chernobyl Children’s Lifeline, Chris Broome, said: “Our main focus is to ensure we are bringing a group of children from Belarus or Ukraine to Derbyshire each year. “I would like to thank Terry and
the G F Tomlinson team for their ongoing support.”
Mad Hatters raise money for charity
Scarsdale Vets in Derby has raised £3,800 for the local Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance Service at a Mad Hatters Tea Party-themed ball. The event was attended by 170 team members and clients from across the farm, small animal and equine sides of the business. Scarsdale chose the Air Ambulance to benefit from this event due to the excellent work of the charity through the wider farming and equine community. The Mad Hatters Tea Party-
themed ball saw Shottle Hall in Derbyshire transformed into a wonderland and, to help raise the money, many local businesses donated a selection of high quality raffle prizes.
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