A Wetherby charity volunteer who lost two grandparents during the Covid-19 pandemic is raising money for older people in a bid to reduce loneliness. Mal Leszczynska will run a half marathon for Wetherby in Support of the Elderly (WiSE) having seen how lonely her nana and grandma had become in the last years of their…
A Wetherby woman’s tombola marathon will raise money for older people as a thank you for her dad’s dementia support. Adele Fairburn plans to run tombolas at her 15 Bee Crafty Markets throughout the year to boost funds for Wetherby in Support of the Elderly (WiSE). The charity hosts a memory café which Adele says…
A Wetherby volunteer’s personal story inspired her to support a charity memory café bringing joy to those living with dementia and their carers. Megan Gill, aged 25 from Leeds, is among an army of more than 120 volunteers who regularly give up their time to support Wetherby in Support of the Elderly (WiSE) services- including…
A veteran walker is hiking the length of Hadrian’s Wall to raise cash for Wetherby in Support of the Elderly (WiSE). Keith Wilkinson, aged 90, aims to complete the coast-to-coast trek in just 10 days on behalf of WiSE. The 85-mile march will see walk-loving Keith take in Roman remains along his route, which covers…
On your marks… get set… go! A Wetherby in Support of the Elderly trio are donning crazy costumes in a bid to win the biggest prize in the mascot racing world – and raise money at for its own fundraising appeal in the process. WiSE mascot Ollie Beak and two of his pals will take…
A Wetherby councillor’s donation will help to sustain a much-needed charity café supporting people through the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Wetherby in Support of the Elderly (WiSE) launched its ‘Welcome Café’ last winter to provide a warm, welcoming space for people of all ages to meet and eat. Now Wetherby Ward councillor Alan Lamb has backed…
Wetherby in Support of the Elderly (WiSE) has pledged to put every penny it raises this year into expanding its support for those living with dementia and their carers following a surge in demand. WiSE has already added a new team member to create extra capacity for its popular memory café- increasing the sessions it…
Wetherby health workers hope to raise hundreds of pounds for older people after becoming the first to sign-up for an ingenious charity multiplier challenge. Staff at The Wetherby Clinic will be baking, hiking and donating for Wetherby in Support of the Elderly (WiSE) as they attempt to transform a £20 pledge into lots more cash…
More than 200 older people in Wetherby will be warmer this winter, thanks to a charity-led donation scheme. Wetherby in Support of the Elderly (WiSE) is coordinating efforts to provide winter warmer packs to older people at a time when heating bills remain astronomically high. WiSE and Leeds Community Foundation have funded the packs- containing…
We are looking for 20 individuals, groups or businesses to take part in our 20th Anniversary Accumulator! Just pledge £20 and with it, carry out as many fundraising activities or events as you can. You have until October to double, triple or even quadruple your £20. From bake sales to car washes, guess the baby…
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