North Wiltshire & Kennet News from the Gazette and Herald

Many people in Wiltshire are already doing their bit for Help for Heroes. Every week we run stories about men and women who are taking part in everything from runs and walks to climbs and jumps to raise cash. But now the Wiltshire Gazette and Herald and the Wiltshire Times are making Help For Heroes our appeal for 2010 and hope to raise £50,000. The money raised through our appeal will stay in Wiltshire and be used to help build and equip a personnel recovery centre in Tidworth.

Soldier Josh Campbell knows better than most what a wonderful job Help for Heroes does at the joint services rehabilitation centre at Headley Court in Surrey. Pt Campbell, 20, of Melksham, had to have his legs amputated after being blown up while manning a heavy machine gun on a Mastiff armoured vehicle in Afghanistan last year. He said: “Help for Heroes does a great job. They are making all the difference to Headley Court and it will be really good to have personnel recovery centres in other places such as Tidworth.”

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Keys to the door for charity founder

10:16am Thursday 24th February 2011

The keys for Wiltshire’s recovery centre, which is being partly paid for by the Gazette’s appeal, were handed over to Help for Heroes founder Bryn Parry on Friday at Tidworth.

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Victoria jumps in for charity skydive

9:00am Tuesday 22nd February 2011

Hotel landlord Bill Fawdry had an unexpected partner for his latest fundraising challenge, when he raised hundreds of pounds for Help For Heroes.

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Urchfont pub's word is its Bond

9:26am Thursday 17th February 2011

Their word is their Bond at the Lamb Inn in Urchfont, which has just handed over more than £3,000 to Help for Heroes raised at an 007 party in the pub last November.

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Appeal event

9:25am Thursday 17th February 2011

* March 12, The world renowned Central Band of the Royal Air Force will perform at Bath Abbey. The concert will also recognise the outstanding work carried out by RAF Lyneham and the Wootton Bassett Royal British Legion Branch in supporting the repatriation of fallen servicemen and women. Tickets on sale from £10 to £30 concessions from the Bath Box Office 01225 463362 or boxoffice@bathfestivals.org.uk * June 5 to 11, Jess Baker, who works for Help for Heroes in Tidworth takes part in the Big Battlefield bike ride.

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Snow way to go on for Devizes photographer

9:23am Thursday 17th February 2011

Photographer Tony Green of Conock, near Devizes, this week heads off to Switzerland to tackle the longest toboggan run in the world to raise funds for Help for Heroes.

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Show your talent tonight in Warminster's fundraiser

4:00pm Friday 11th February 2011

Tonight (Friday) sees the opening of a special talent contest at the Bath Arms, Warminster in aid of Help For Heroes.

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A new venue for picnickers

10:06am Thursday 10th February 2011

The third successive picnic musical to be held at Patney this summer will raise money for Help for Heroes.

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Big boost for appeal from Co-op

10:08am Thursday 10th February 2011

The Gazette’s campaign to raise money for Help for Heroes received a huge boost this week after the Co-op handed over a cheque for £2,000.

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Sponsored rides net £1,600 for Help for Heroes

1:00pm Monday 7th February 2011

Determined rugby players at Trowbridge Rugby Club raised more than £1,600 for Help For Heroes during two sponsored cycle rides at the end of last year.

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African adventure a success for workers

7:00pm Sunday 6th February 2011

A Melksham man has driven almost 4,000 miles to Africa in an old banger worth £100 to raise money for Help For Heroes.

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