Category Archives: Good causes

Not everything in the world is done for self advancement or pecuniary advantage.

Where’s Bobby?

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Shades

The title was the name of a campaign to get more responsive policing in Morley after a soon to be Councillor had to sit on a burglar for a long time before getting a 999 response. Anyway, we found him … Continue reading →

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Woodstock comes to Churwell

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Shades

In aid of Help for Heroes, The New Inn in nearby Churwell held a charity music festival yesterday, the very first ChurFest.  The car park was turned into a stadium and local bands took to the stage.

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Record breakers!

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Shades

Today, Karen and David ran a mile for Sport Relief and joined in the world record simultaneous Hula-Hoop attempt. Leeds Headrow was closed off for the occasion which was also happening elsewhere nationwide. I wasn’t overly keen on getting up … Continue reading →

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Don’t hold it in…

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Shades

Today is World Kidney Day. Well, so what? It is always something-or-other day and it is just one of many trying to raise awareness of many things. I can put a personal view on looking after your kidneys, though, from … Continue reading →

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Busting a gusset

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Shades

I have very fond memories of the North Kenton YWCA boys club. (Yes, that does stand for Young Women’s Christian Association, but we were affiliated to the National Association of Boy’s Clubs). It was therefore with a certain level of … Continue reading →

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