Two days in the life of a ‘walkathon’ • Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
Septuagenarian Andy Peddle is now two-thirds of the way through his ‘walkathon’ raising money for the Salvation Army’s work with homeless people and the victims of human trafficking.
Archive for the 'Human Interest' Category
Two High Profile Disasters – Involvement • Friday, May 3rd, 2013
SALVATIONISTS in Bangladesh are responding after an eight-storey building collapsed in Savar, about 30 kilometres from the capital city, Dhaka. At least 200 people have been killed in the disaster, though that number is likely to rise as rescuers work their way through the ruins.
Disqualified! • Tuesday, March 5th, 2013
International Headquarters have asked us to publicize the following. A photo journey through Pakistan
Can you help our daughter? • Sunday, March 3rd, 2013
This week we received an email from a Medway couple who have a 9 year old daughter who has recently suffered extreme brain dame due to an attack of Norovirus. We invite all our readers to click here to read Alyssa’s story.
A Concert for Terry • Tuesday, February 12th, 2013
The article below appeared in the local Sheppey newspaper last week. click on the image to read All readers are welcome to attend the concert, especially those local to Sheerness. Click here to learn more about Chatham Salvation Army Band
Out of sorrow comes commitment • Wednesday, January 9th, 2013
Ruth Woodhouse recently gained a Diploma of Higher Education in Interprofessional Learning (Child Nursing) from Canterbury Christchurch University.
Soon and very soon…. • Thursday, November 1st, 2012
…..We are going to see the roof! 27 October 2012
Greetings from China • Wednesday, October 31st, 2012
More news from Jess Scott! Jess Click here to read her October letter
An Open Letter from Guyana • Friday, October 19th, 2012
Hi everyone! I hope everyone is well. I just wanted to write to let you know that I have arrived alive and well in Guyana. I am writing from my project in Sand Creek, a small village in the middle of nowhere, so who knows how long this may take to reach you!
Diamond Congratulations • Thursday, September 20th, 2012
Today we offer hearty congratulations to Ken and Ellen Lloyd as they celebrate their 60th (Diamond) wedding anniversary. Ellen & Ken Lloyd
Built on site of Brewery! • Tuesday, September 18th, 2012
Excavations for the foundations of the new building have revealed evidence that the recently demolished structure was built on the site of an old brewery.
News from China • Wednesday, September 12th, 2012
We are delighted to receive such an early report from Jess Scott about her time in China. It seems like only yesterday that we were saying good bye to her but, nevertheless, here it is. Just click here to read. Scroll down for Jess’s contact details. Jess Scott
Jess Scott’s Blog • Wednesday, September 5th, 2012
Jessica Scott is writing a blog whilst on her gap year in China working for the Project Trust which is a registered charity providing volunteer teaching in Africa, Asia and South America. Readers are invited to follow her experiences by visiting this blog using the following link. http://www.getjealous.com//jess.worldtravels Copy and paste this link to your [...]
ISS Tour of South America • Tuesday, August 21st, 2012
Readers will be aware of the Staff Songsters visit to South America and Maine, USA. Emma Davis records some of her impressions below. Emma
Big day next week • Friday, July 13th, 2012
It will be a big day for Medway next Friday (20th July) when the Olympic torch arrives. The route the torch will take through the towns is shown in the map below which has been copied from the Council publication ‘Medway Matters’. The description below has been taken from the KM website. Click on the [...]