Rosa’s Lovely Daughters organised a reunion gig and agreed to donate all proceeds from donations and a raffle to HLMT> HLMT also had their merchandise stall at the event. Over £520 was raised, which is wonderful. Huge thanks to Bronwyn, Hilary, Maggie and Nicki from Rosa’s for organising the event and the music, to Angie…
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At another sold out event, a packed hall was entertained to some wonderful music by: Kellys Heroes: fast and furious Celtic tunes and songs, gentle ballads, quality contemporary numbers as well as some original material Karen Macleod: Raw and rootsy acoustic blues, American folk, self-penned songs – all accompanied by gutsy finger picking At the…
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HLMT took its INDOOR stall to this lively market. Thanks to the efforts of HLMT trustees Carol, Celia, Pete, Pippa and Stella, £153 was raised for HLMT funds, all of which will go to training midwifery students in Liberia.
On a misty day, HLMT had a stall at a lively market event at St James’s Church, Mapperley. As a result of merchandise sold, £292 was raised towards study and accommodation fees for Liberian midwifery students. That’s a great result. Thanks to HLMT volunteers and trustees Carol, Liz, Pete, Ros and Stella for running the…
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UK charity, Big Give, accepted HLMT’s application to join their “Women and Girls Match Fund” (WGMF) event from 10th to 17th October 2024. The gross amount raised was over £6,000 – over £1000 above the match-funding target set by Big Give. That is BRILLIANT! The final net amount will be known in November, when Big…
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A sold-out Main Hall, Sherwood URC, was treated to a wonderful night’s music. Oldish Spice: “Nottingham’s oldest boy band” treated the audience to harmonious renditions of songs through the ages. Bronwyn Westacott sang a range of her own beautiful songs – personal, poignant, thoughtful and funny, while playing keyboards and guitar. And King of Rome…
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Maternity Unit Staff at the City Hospital organised the cake sale to raise funds for HLMT. The initiative came from HLMT trustee Esther and HLMT supporters Bella, Jennifer and Steve. Several members of staff baked and sold cakes. The result – a WHOPPING £569 raised for HLMT funds, all of which will go to training…
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HLMT was at the Green Festival again, selling a wide variety of indoor and outdoor plants, its range of Liberian Lapa fabric greetings cards and arts and crafts, and home-made preserves. On a day that threatened rain but turned out warm and dry, many people came to our stall at this buzzing festival, and we’re…
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HLMT ran a Liberian arts and crafts stall at the market. There were greetings cards, festival bunting, tote bags, aprons, lavender bags, cushion covers and much more… The stall attracted a good amount of interest and custom, with just over £200 being raised towards grants for Liberian midwifery students! Big thanks go to Celia, Emma,…
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Mo Cooper, local historian led this 2-mile, 90-minute walk starting at Sherwood Community Centre Murder in the woods! Where did the paste board makers live? Where was the first Methodist chapel, the first library, our first brew house, Sherwood’s back to backs? Fourteen people signed up for this fascinating walk, which everyone thoroughly enjoyed. Seventy…
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