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Air ambulance lifts off with help from ERA Saddle up for Garden Re-Leaf


Wolverhampton-based ERA, the home security expert, is supporting the local Midlands Air Ambulance Charity throughout 2018, as its chosen charity.


Money will be raised throughout the year via a programme of activities, run by ERA’s workforce, kicking off with a Valentine’s raffle, with many more exciting events, during the year to follow. Corporate partnerships


coordinator for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, Jon Cottrell


said: “We are responsible for funding and operating three air ambulances across six Midlands counties, and with over 2,000 missions per year, we are one of the busiest air ambulances in the UK.


“With each air


ambulance mission costing £2,500 on average, and requiring a pilot, two paramedics or flight doctors as well as full life support medical equipment, we


are extremely grateful for the generous support that we receive from organisations such as ERA, which is essential to our lifesaving operation.”


Wilko gives £500 product donation to local memory café Stockport Dementia Café


To celebrate the opening of the new Wilko store at the Peel Centre, Stockport, Wilko presented Stockport Dementia Café with £500 worth of Wilko products.


offers those living with Alzheimer’s the chance to take part in music activities including, singing and playing instruments, which is proven to support memory loss. The donation


featured a variety of products from the Wilko home accessories and decorating range, which will be used to refresh the facilities and café environment for those who use


it. Wilko Stockport manager, Mandy Wassall-Billu said: “We’re delighted to donate products to Stockport Dementia Cafe. It’s a great feeling knowing we were able to support a project that does such important work in the local area.”


Community fundraiser


for alzheimer’s society in Manchester, Steph Larkin said: “There are a number of people living with Dementia in Manchester. With the right support people can live well with the condition for a number of years.”


Cycle Challenge


Greenfingers Charity is inviting its supporters to put their pedal power to the test this spring by taking on an inspiring new Cycle Challenge for Garden Re-Leaf Day. The event, which takes place on Friday, March 16, will now feature a new Cycle Ride Challenge for bike enthusiasts. The route will start in World’s End Garden Centre, Wendover and take in the scenic Chiltern hills


Mike Lind named GCA chairman for 2018/19


The Garden Centre Association (GCA) has welcomed its new Chairman for 2018/19. Mike Lind, who is the managing director of Monkton Elm Garden & Pet Centre in Somerset, took on the role as the GCA’s Chairman elect for 2018/19 during its annual


conference, which took place in Stratford-upon-Avon.


Mr Lind said: “During my time as Chairman of the GCA, I will continue to focus on the core benefits of membership and our strategy.”


and idyllic countryside. There will be two routes available, 50 miles and 100 miles. To sign up or register your own event, go to www.greenfingerscharity.org.uk/ gardenreleaf


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