Today I am supporting Refugee Action and my donation will help people such as Dariush. Refugees can easily end up on the streets where they are vulnerable to crime and exploitation. In addition to practical support and welcome, Refugee Action … Continue reading →

Migrant Offshore Aid Station (MOAS) is based in Malta and, in simple terms, fishes people out of the sea. Many refugees put to sea in boats that are unsuitable for the voyage and also overcrowded. MOAS provides search and rescue … Continue reading →

My friend Debbie and I played in the Christmas Concert at Bradford Music Club in aid of Amnesty International. Our set included the theme from Schindler’s List which might seem an unusual choice for Christmas. When we first got the … Continue reading →

Three days ago the local river flooded and we walked down to see what had happened. Baildon Bridge had turned into a wall in the river with water spreading out into surrounding land and roads. This pile of rubbish washed … Continue reading →

The RNLI is well known for providing lifeboat and rescue services at sea and as a sailor I never pass an RNLI collection box without dropping in a few coins. However, what is less well-known is that the RNLI also … Continue reading →

Today, I am giving to Macmillan Cancer Support which has been nominated alongside Mind as one of the charities for donations in memory of Louise. Dinah also asked people to donate to Macmillan so this donation is made to remember … Continue reading →

The donation originally planned for today has been postponed until tomorrow. On Christmas Eve the rain started to fall and it poured steadily until this afternoon. So much water has fallen that the River Aire, like a number of others, … Continue reading →

Mind is one of the charities nominated for donations in memory of Louise. Mind supports people with mental health problems and campaigns for better mental health services. Louise passed her driving test in her late thirties whilst nine months pregnant … Continue reading →

Last Sunday my wonderful friend, Louise, passed away. Her last days were spent in Manorlands Hospice and so this first donation is to Manorlands for the care and support they provide for people such as Louise and their families. Louise … Continue reading →