Courier Charity

Etape Caledonia training — an uphill struggle

Thu, 03 May 2012 18:11:00 +0100

On May 13, 5,000 cyclists will descend on Highland Perthshire for the UK's biggest closed road race. Courier features writer Jack McKeown — who hasn't been on a bike since high school — will be among the competitors in the 81-mile Etape Caledonia and here documents his less than trouble-free preparations.

Sandra hopes London Marathon effort will go some way to repaying son's care

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 07:31:00 +0100

An Angus mum has told how her son is living with a rare condition which can cause him to slip into a coma at any time.

Alliance Trust Cateran Yomp looking for fearless 400

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 11:08:00 +0000

Organisers of the Alliance Trust Cateran Yomp hope to recruit at least 400 people for this year's charity trek.

Magic of the Fairy Box for sick kids

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 09:18:00 +0000

When a family is affected by cancer, it is a life-altering experience and no case is ever the same. For Dundee woman Rosie Butler it led to the foundation of Fairy Box — a charity that has touched the lives of children and their families across Scotland

Age of adventure — 73-year-old cancer survivor Denis Gallagher takes on the Highland Fling bungee challenge

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:06:00 +0000

A retired cancer survivor has become the oldest to plunge 155 feet into thin air at a Highland Perthshire bungee jumping attraction.

Hairy O'Hara was itching to help Cancer Research UK

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:31:00 +0100

Rob O'Hara is preparing to lose his hippy look.

Cancer Research UK fundraiser Matt Wallace's dedication is opening doors

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:21:00 +0100

A St Andrews woman has urged others to support a young charity walker and offer him a bed for the night.

Angus mediums accuse Cancer Research UK of 'disgusting' treatment

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:17:00 +0100

Two Angus residents who claim they can contact the dead have accused Cancer Research UK of ''disgusting'' behaviour over a forthcoming charity evening.

Charities learning to adapt to tough financial climate

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 08:37:00 +0100

The economic downturn has ''raised searching questions'' for Scottish charities, the sector's regulator has said.

Alliance Trust Cateran Yomp teams gather to celebrate a fundraising tour-de-force

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:47:00 +0100

Fundraisers who took part in one of Scotland's most gruelling charity challenges have gathered to celebrate their achievements.

Ninewells Hospital stroke specialist Dr Alex Doney completes coast-to-coast run

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:20:00 +0100

A stroke specialist based at Ninewells Hospital has completed a gruelling 150-mile run across Scotland.

'Taking part to change someone else's life' — fundraiser Ian Wren is Holding Out For A Hero

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 13:12:00 +0100

An Angus fundraiser is set to appear on a prime time television quiz show.

Dunfermline Athletic are up for the cup with Macmillan Cancer Support's big coffee morning

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 08:21:00 +0100

Players and officials at Dunfermline Athletic FC have given their backing to Macmillan Cancer Support's flagship fundraising event.

Catriona Shearer joins Aberlour's Midnight Sleepwalkers

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:05:00 +0100

BBC Scotland newsreader Catriona Shearer donned pyjamas to lead Aberlour's Midnight Sleepwalk at the weekend.

Frazer joining Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust to help others beat cancer

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 15:20:00 +0100

A Coupar Angus teenager has been given the chance to join the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust.

'It's a really lovely thing' — injured Black Watch veteran glad of support from Houses for Heroes

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 13:48:00 +0100

A Black Watch veteran has spoken of his gratitude to a charity that has touched the hearts of the Scottish people.

Fife drug and alcohol groups decision 'is a testament to the democratic process'

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:27:00 +0100

A lifeline thrown to Fife drug and alcohol support groups has been hailed as a testament to democracy.

Bag business: Legitimate charities cheated as clothing donations are sold overseas

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:27:00 +0100

Shocking new figures have revealed that as little as one-third of items placed in charity bags make it to the shops.

Maggie's Centre gets a lift from brave Darlene's towering descent

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:49:00 +0100

A widow abseiled down Dundee University tower on what would have been her second wedding anniversary.

Three Peaks Challenge sisters are doing it for Leanne

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 10:37:00 +0100

Two Dundee sisters are undertaking a mountain challenge in memory of a friend who died aged only 21.

Bare All For Brain Tumours group will be dressed for success at bridal ball

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:17:00 +0100

After baring all for charity, a group of friends are dressing to the nines in the fight against brain cancer.

Dundee Relay For Life teams work through the night for Cancer Research UK

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:55:00 +0100

Fundraisers have collected over £40,000 for a cancer charity after running and walking through the night at the Dundee Relay For Life.

Rob battles the elements and illness to complete cycling challenge for Riley Murray

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 13:27:00 +0100

A Montrose man battled through rain and illness to complete a charity cycle from Land's End to John O'Groats.

Finlay decides it's time to take a stand for African children

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 08:34:00 +0100

A six-year-old Kinross-shire boy is walking over the West Highland Way this weekend to raise money for starving children.

'The response has been incredible' — Kirriemuir Relay for Life raises £125,000

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:38:00 +0100

Poignant memories mixed with friendship as fundraisers walked through the night to raise £125,000 for Cancer Research UK.

Fund-raisers complete Tour de Tay for Ninewells Hospital

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 11:52:00 +0100

A 36-strong group of cyclists have completed a Tour de Tay to raise thousands of pounds for the renal unit at Ninewells Hospital.

'Inspirational' — Dundee men moved to tears by Romania charity Carpathian Aid

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 11:13:00 +0100

Six men were "reduced to tears" when they had to leave the Romanian children they were helping and return to Dundee.

Coupar Angus siblings will hike to the roof of the world for Scottish Huntington's Association

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 19:38:00 +0100

A brother and sister team from Coupar Angus are scaling the fund-raising heights with a trip to Everest later this year.

Charity cyclist Jane Laahs urges others to follow her Malawi example

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 18:00:00 +0100

After spending days cycling 400km across African countryside, a Perth woman has urged others to follow in her footsteps.

Memories and laughter as Sir Alex Ferguson returns to Dunfermline for the Mary Leishman Foundation

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:02:00 +0100

Hundreds of football fans flooded the Alhambra Theatre in Dunfermline to listen to Sir Alex Ferguson talk about the highs and lows of his career.

The Salvation Army gives Courier country the chance to help riot-hit cities

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:34:00 +0100

People across Tayside and Fife can now help the riot relief effort — thanks to The Courier.

Social work director recommends financial rescue of Starter Packs Angus

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 17:37:00 +0100

A £25,000 rescue package is being prepared by Angus Council for a project which helps to get the area's vulnerable citizens on their feet when they hit personal problems.

Scottish Cot Death Trust secures biggest ever sponsor, thanks to mother's efforts

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:43:00 +0100

The tireless work of a Kinross mother has helped secure the Scottish Cot Death Trust's biggest ever sponsor.

Sold-out evening with Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson should be well above Par

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:50:00 +0100

A gala evening with Sir Alex Ferguson at the Alhambra Theatre on Thursday is a sell-out.

Eight-year-old Jacob Gibb climbs Ben Nevis to help young cousins

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 17:15:00 +0100

Jacob put his holiday time in Perthshire to good use by scaling Scotland's highest peak for charity.

Niall grabs the net-tle in cancer fund-raiser

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 15:30:00 +0100

A local sporting sensation has proved what a smashing lad he is by taking part in a mammoth badminton tournament to raise money for charity.

Church group devises a snappy way to raise funds

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 14:26:00 +0100

A Forfar church group has put together a fund-raising calendar featuring a collection of stunning images from the local area, taken by amateur photographers.

Eighteen And Under shortlisted for award for second year in succession

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 13:26:00 +0100

Dundee charity Eighteen And Under has been shortlisted for an award for the second year in a row.

Rory McNee provides the inspiration for fund-raising Tour de Tay

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:43:00 +0100

A five-year-old Errol boy, who was left with damaged hearing and kidneys following meningitis, has inspired a 40-strong group of relatives and friends to tackle what they are calling the Tour de Tay.

Miss Glasgow's bike bid to beat the cycle of poverty

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 14:33:00 +0100

Miss Glasgow Amanda Quinn has cycled along to Tannadice to help the homeless.

Happy returns for Kinross CHAS shop volunteers

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 13:18:00 +0100

The Children's Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) has reunited 15 volunteers to mark a special anniversary.

Perth artist's painting donation raises £1800 to support children's right to play

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 08:04:00 +0100

A talented Perth artist has raised £1800 for a children's charity by auctioning off one of his paintings.

St Johnstone chief hopes football fans will back a favourite cause

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:59:00 +0100

St Johnstone chairman Geoff Brown has appealed to football fans to support a cause close to his heart at Saturday's clash with Rangers.

Student pair revving up for Mongol Rally with extra fund-raising

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 15:19:00 +0100

Generous Fifers dug deep into their pockets at the weekend in aid of charity and to show their support for two adventurous Abertay University students who will shortly set off in the mammoth Mongol Rally 2011 in their second hand 1.2-litre Fiat Punto.

Community's generosity in sending shoeboxes to Afghanistan frontline

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 11:31:00 +0100

Shoeboxes filled with essential items have been flown out to Arbroath troops on the frontline in Afghanistan.

Widow's legacy covers cost of £1.5m Montrose lifeboat

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:58:00 +0100

An extraordinary legacy left to the RNLI by a 99-year-old widow has been used to pay for a £1.5 million lifeboat for Angus — the first of its kind in Scotland.

Darlene to abseil down Tower Building in memory of husband and in thanks to Maggie's

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:54:00 +0100

A tragedy-hit widow will abseil off the top of Dundee University Tower on what would have been her second wedding anniversary.

New leadership of Ninewells Cancer Campaign is fitting tribute to Dr Jacqui Wood

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:56:00 +0100

The husband of the late Dr Jacqui Wood is to take a prominent role in the Ninewells Cancer Campaign (NCC).

Family of Newport girl Genevieve Killen thank supporters for generosity

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:15:00 +0100

Big-hearted Courier readers have been thanked for their part in raising thousands of pounds to help ensure a disabled girl can at last get a good night's rest.

Friends coasting along to raise money for the Nicola Murray Foundation

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:23:00 +0100

Colleagues and friends of a young woman who lost her battle with cancer last year have embarked on a six-day trek along Fife Coastal Path in her memory.

Ricky Flynn memorial fixture helps twins Ayley and Chloe

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 15:22:00 +0100

The mother of tragic teenager Ricky Flynn, who died in a road accident on Dundee's Kingsway East last year, boosted the coffers of another local family touched by adversity.

Bobs for Good Foundation fighting extreme poverty in the City of Gold

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 12:50:00 +0100

Robyn McCormick, a 22-year-old charity employee originally from Burntisland in Fife, surveys the township of Egoli in the southern suburbs of Cape Town for the first time and declares: "Poverty in Scotland is nothing like poverty in South Africa."

Hop to it — LoveOliver appeal receives a bounce thanks to energetic fund-raiser

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:56:00 +0100

Drivers caught in rush-hour traffic on the Forth Road Bridge were provided with a very welcome diversion as a team of charity fund-raisers "space-hopped" their way across.

Colleagues organise the Big Broony Walk in memory of Amanda Lawson

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:17:00 +0100

A sponsored walk is to be held in memory of a Dundee mother-of-two who died of cancer just after her 36th birthday.

Stars in their Eyes team boost Ayley and Chloe campaign

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 18:10:00 +0100

A fund-raising campaign in aid of Angus twins Ayley and Chloe Hirsch has received a fantastic cash boost.

Jim Leishman's Dander For Mary group tanned and blistered for good cause

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 17:56:00 +0100

Tanned and with a few blisters, walkers on this year's Dander for Mary completed their 70-mile tour of Fife Coastal Path in the shadow of Rosyth dockyard's Goliath crane.

Rob Young to undertake cross-UK cycle in aid of cerebral palsy sufferer

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 12:52:00 +0100

A Montrose man will attempt to cycle from Land's End to John o' Groats to help pay for life-changing surgery for a local boy.

'The most amazing journey' — Linda Sterry reflects on 'life-changing' placement with the Scottish Cot Death Trust

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 15:19:00 +0100

A brave Perthshire mother hopes her efforts with the Scottish Cot Death Trust will make a difference to other parents' lives and prompt officials to take note.

Two Andys beat the worst of the Scottish summer on summit-to-sea challenge

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 14:57:00 +0100

Scotland's summer delivered its best and worst to a pair of adventurers on a weekend Highland challenge.

Brave Wiktoria Mucha's parents raising funds for operation

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 09:55:00 +0100

The parents of a nine-year-old Coupar Angus girl who has cerebral palsy have made a renewed appeal for financial help to enable her to walk unaided.

Thousands take part in Dundee Race For Life

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 07:49:00 +0100

Almost 3000 women and girls ran through the Camperdown Park heat on Sunday in the Race For Life to raise money for cancer research.

In at the deep end for Channel charity swimmers

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 14:11:00 +0100

Three Fife students are off to France this summer. But not for Newcastle University students Geordie Erskine, Renwick Drysdale and Angus Barge the cosmopolitan delights of Paris, nor the sun-kissed glamour of Cannes. No, for them it is all about the journey AND the destination.

Guitarist Jonathan showing a lot of pluck in aid of CHAS

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 18:25:00 +0100

A modern wandering minstrel will be on a pub crawl with a difference in Dunfermline next weekend.

Family show support for cyclists covering length of country for brain tumour research

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 12:12:00 +0100

A mother and son from Perth joined a mammoth charity effort in support of Brain Tumour Action.

Braeview Academy pupils add their support for maths teacher's fund-raising effort

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 19:31:00 +0100

Pupils from Braeview Academy in Dundee stepped into their walking shoes to throw support behind one of their teachers as well as raise money for children's cancer research.

Wormit boy Felix smashes fund-raising target for TCCL — and the Mighty Finn

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 07:46:00 +0100

An 11-year-old Wormit boy has been inspired by the courage of his brother to raise around £5000 for a children's cancer charity — more than 30 times his original target.

Roxburghe House rocked by Laura McGhee concert

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:01:00 +0100

Cancer patients who were attending the day care lounge in Roxburghe House, Dundee, have been given an exclusive concert by Monifieth's international Celtic rock star Laura McGhee.

Mountain rescue donation fitting tribute after tragedy

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:01:00 +0100

Family and friends of a Lochee man who died from a heart seizure have raised enough money to allow Tayside Police Search and Rescue Unit to buy a piece of life-saving equipment.

Charity bids pour in for chance to see 'the best view in Scotland'

Tue, 31 May 2011 13:04:00 +0100

Hundreds of pounds worth of bids are pouring in to see "the best view in Scotland."

Skydive to honour tragic cot death baby delayed

Mon, 30 May 2011 15:55:00 +0100

High winds ended plans to mark the 21st birthday date of a tragic cot death baby on Saturday.

Tay Road Bridge dribble fund-raiser result

Mon, 30 May 2011 12:26:00 +0100

Football mad Cupar lad Christopher Ruxton was so moved by the plight of children affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan that he set up his own charity challenge to help them, by dribbling a ball across the Tay Bridge and back.

Welcome for weary Mark Parsons after cycle round Scotland

Mon, 30 May 2011 11:25:00 +0100

A wind-battered Dundee pharmacist has arrived back in the city after completing a 1200-mile cycle round the coast of Scotland.

Race for Life organisers hoping for a strong finish

Sat, 28 May 2011 14:14:00 +0100

Women of all ages are being encouraged to take part in the Race for Life in Dundee next month.

Derrick's a fund-raising inspiration for Ninewells charity drive

Sat, 28 May 2011 10:50:00 +0100

A terminally-ill Cupar man has served as inspiration for a fund-raising drive for the specialist cancer care units at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee.

Twins in three-day kayak voyage to raise funds for Cancer Research UK

Fri, 27 May 2011 12:12:00 +0100

A Broughty Ferry man will take to the water today as he and his brother embark on an epic charity trip to honour the memory of their father.

Mother and daughter's fund-raising achievement is the height of bravery

Mon, 23 May 2011 13:31:00 +0100

A 10-year-old girl whose mum is battling cancer completed a terrifying abseil down one of the city's tallest buildings on Saturday — just days after one of them suffered a possible concussion in a car crash.

Scale of Mount Kilimanjaro challenge starts to sink in for Phil

Sat, 21 May 2011 19:32:00 +0100

A Broughty Ferry man is looking to hit new heights as he raises funds to help people battle breast cancer.

Forth Road Bridge auction offers chance to experience the 'best view in Scotland'

Sat, 21 May 2011 17:11:00 +0100

A once-in-a-lifetime chance to climb to the top of the Forth Road Bridge's main towers is up for grabs.

Rulebook out the window as R&A's David faces nation-long challenge

Sat, 21 May 2011 16:02:00 +0100

A senior official from the R&A in St Andrews will swap a gentle stroll down the fairway for the gruelling charity challenge of a lifetime.

Minibus donation set to slash Alzheimer Scotland's costs

Sat, 21 May 2011 15:24:00 +0100

Dundee Rotary Club made one of its largest donations, when a 12-seater minibus was handed over to Alzheimer Scotland.

A full-of-beans Red Cross shop window scene

Sat, 21 May 2011 13:38:00 +0100

A brave Perth volunteer staged an unusual bid to raise funds for charity as she plunged into a bath full of baked beans.

Etape Caledonia just a 'training run' for Cameron Warner

Sat, 21 May 2011 12:56:00 +0100

A Dunfermline man with a life-threatening disease has said his participation in the 81-mile Etape Caledonia was a "training run" for a much bigger event.

Lorraine Kelly joins new effort to tackle child poverty in Scotland

Sat, 21 May 2011 11:21:00 +0100

STV and the Hunter Foundation have joined forces to launch a charitable venture focusing on cutting child poverty in Scotland. Among the project's trustees is broadcaster Lorraine Kelly. Here she explains why everyone should help drag Scottish children out of poverty.

'Amazing support' allows Spar team to give £23,600 to Maggie's

Sat, 21 May 2011 10:30:00 +0100

A monster of an effort by a team from Spar Scotland's head office in Dundee has raised more than £23,600.

Bereaved parents walk on hot coals for Scottish Cot Death Trust

Fri, 20 May 2011 17:51:00 +0100

A brave group of bereaved parents from across Tayside and Fife walked barefoot over hot coals to raise much-needed cash for the Scottish Cot Death Trust.

Charity begins at home for Angus cyclist down under

Fri, 20 May 2011 16:30:00 +0100

The proceeds of a marathon bike ride on the other side of the world have been gratefully received by the MS Therapy Centre in Dundee.

Lifetime fan completes 460-mile trek in honour of Sir Jimmy Shand

Thu, 19 May 2011 20:15:00 +0100

A kilted pensioner who trekked from London to Auchtermuchty to pay tribute to the late Sir Jimmy Shand has been given a warm welcome to Fife.

Celebrities join Pars' Spain trip for Mary Leishman Foundation

Thu, 19 May 2011 07:14:00 +0100

A host of celebrities and former footballers are lined up to take part in a golf tournament in Spain to raise funds for the Mary Leishman Foundation.

Tour de Grouse cyclists to raise money for retinitis pigmentosa charity

Mon, 16 May 2011 18:46:00 +0100

A group of "informal" Dundee cyclists will cycle 900 feet up Cairngorm in fancy dress to raise money for a Broughty Ferry family's charity appeal.

Ultra-marathon runner Andy McMenemy completes Dundee stage of charity challenge

Mon, 16 May 2011 14:42:00 +0100

A businessman hoping to raise £1 million for charity by running 66 ultra-marathons in 66 days completed the Dundee leg of his challenge on Saturday.

Scone Palace hosts Breast Cancer Care 'ribbonwalk'

Mon, 16 May 2011 13:35:00 +0100

More than 800 charity supporters gathered at the stunning grounds of Scone Palace as the Scottish Breast Cancer Care Pink Ribbonwalk returned to Perthshire.

Charity gives insight into the challenge of trying to do more with less

Fri, 13 May 2011 17:31:00 +0100

Charities are being forced to cope with the double whammy of increased demand for their services and shrinking budgets thanks to the recession.

Butchers doing their bit to make sure Race for Life doesn't face a cut

Thu, 12 May 2011 13:13:00 +0100

Staff at a Dundee butcher's shop are joining the rallying call to boost the numbers joining the annual Race For Life at Camperdown Park next month.

Dare-devil mum is a tower of strength thanks to daughter's support

Wed, 11 May 2011 14:19:00 +0100

A Fife mum in the midst of a cancer battle and her 10-year-old daughter have pledged to help other families fighting the disease — by abseiling one of Dundee's tallest buildings.

'Cycling is the new rock and roll' — Ged goes from Mary's Prayer to puncture repairs

Wed, 11 May 2011 11:22:00 +0100

A Dundee musician poised to tour with Simple Minds is getting his kicks on a bike.

Steven marking return to fitness with length-of-Britain cycle for CHAS

Sat, 07 May 2011 16:48:00 +0100

A Glenrothes man is preparing to fulfil a lifetime ambition by cycling the length of Britain. But what makes Steven McEwan's efforts all the more remarkable is the fact that less than two years ago he was eight stones heavier than he is now.

Fife pair plan 2300-mile bike journey across Europe

Sat, 07 May 2011 15:07:00 +0100

A pair of intrepid Fifers are gearing up for the gruelling trip of a lifetime. Ally O'Brien and Jonathan Paisley are to cycle 2300 miles across Europe in a bid to raise cash for a pair of good causes.

Charity supporter Bobby Campbell walking back to health

Sat, 07 May 2011 13:57:00 +0100

A dedicated Angus charity walker is closing in on a major milestone in his latest long-distance challenge.

Land's End to John O'Groats cycle is David's biggest challenge by a distance

Sat, 07 May 2011 12:05:00 +0100

A Dalgety Bay man has set off on a 1000-mile charity cycle.

Lorraine Kelly's backing for Commando Challenge

Sat, 07 May 2011 07:55:00 +0100

They may be preparing for blood, sweat and tears but a group of former marines welcomed a touch of glamour as TV star Lorraine Kelly launched their arduous charity challenge.

Charity efforts to honour Susan Crosbie's memory

Fri, 06 May 2011 14:12:00 +0100

The husband and brother of a Carnoustie mother-of-two have started raising money for cancer charities after her death.

Arbroath Co-op staff give it some welly and help raise £25,000 for RNLI

Thu, 05 May 2011 19:10:00 +0100

The RNLI in Arbroath has benefited from a wave of support from shoppers. Staff at The Co-operative wore their wellies to work and helped the business raise more than £25,000 during a month of supporting the charity which saves lives at sea.

Star driver and model link up for CHAS competition

Thu, 05 May 2011 15:19:00 +0100

Miss Scotland Nicola Mimnagh and Scottish Mini Cooper Championship driver Kenny McLeod met at Knockhill Racing Circuit to launch a competition which they hope will raise £100,000 for Nicola's Tiara Appeal, in aid of Children's Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS).

Maggie's Monster Bike and Hike a physical test and an emotional roller-coaster

Tue, 03 May 2011 08:34:00 +0100

Courier health reporter Marjory Inglis was one of those who took on the Maggie's Monster Bike and Hike challenge at the weekend, cycling and walking her way to a gold medal for completing the longest route. Here, she pays tribute to some of the others who took on and tamed "The Monster".

Macmillan looking to build bridges with volunteers

Mon, 02 May 2011 14:43:00 +0100

More than 150 people are expected to gather at the Forth and Tay road bridges for a walking challenge.

Tank girls prove equal to tough challenge

Mon, 02 May 2011 09:45:00 +0100

A group of friends stormed the Tayside countryside yesterday in an 18-ton armoured personnel carrier.

Life-saving work allowed for by Sandpiper Bags

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 18:30:00 +0100

When sudden illness strikes, or a serious accident occurs, the minutes that follow before a patient is admitted to hospital can be crucial to their survival.

AICR awards £4.34m to cancer research projects

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 15:02:00 +0100

A Fife cancer charity has awarded more than £4 million to some of the planet's most promising scientists.

Bravery to the four for Michelle's charity challenge

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 13:18:00 +0100

An adventurous Perth woman is taking on four charity challenges in a bid to raise money for local firefighters.

Fife charity shop hits fund-raising milestone

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 11:31:00 +0100

A small, independent shop in the north of Fife has celebrated raising more than a quarter of a million pounds for good causes.

Relay for Life organisers seeking Angus recruits

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 10:15:00 +0100

Campaigners are urging locals to get together with friends, family or work colleagues to raise money for Cancer Research UK by entering this year's Relay For Life.

Maggie's Cancer Care Centre fund-raisers have half a million reasons to get through Great Glen

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 07:29:00 +0100

A 138-strong team supporting Dundee Maggie's Cancer Care Centre will help raise around £500,000 for the charity today.

Aberdeen FC boss Craig Brown helps twins Ayley and Chloe

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 07:49:00 +0100

Former Scotland manager Craig Brown has become the latest in a long line of high-profile figures to be touched by the plight of a set of Angus twins bidding to walk unaided for the first time.

Dundee University clears way for more daredevil fund-raising

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:53:00 +0100

Dundee University has lifted its ban on abseiling down the 140ft Tower Building on Perth Road.

Lee Wilkie plans comeback to help Hirsch twins

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 08:00:00 +0100

Former Dundee and Dundee United star Lee Wilkie may have been forced to hang up his boots last season due to a severe knee injury, but the defender is preparing to take to the pitch one last time in a bid to send a set of Angus twins to the USA for a life changing operation.

Scottish snappers tee off in support of injured colleague Derek Blair

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:01:00 +0100

A fund-raising golf day has taken place in west Fife to raise money for an injured photographer.

The View join campaign to help Ayley and Chloe Hirsch

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:26:00 +0100

Dundee rockers The View have become the latest in a long line of celebrities to be touched by the plight of an Angus couple bidding| to raise £80,000 to send their twin daughters to the USA for life-changing surgery.

Pensioner taking on 460-mile charity trek in memory of 'great man' Sir Jimmy Shand

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 17:49:00 +0100

A kilted pensioner from London is walking 460 miles to Auchtermuchty in memory of Sir Jimmy Shand.

Couple hope their Robert Louis Stevenson Trail efforts will prove a success story for Cancer Research UK

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 15:18:00 +0100

A pair of adventurous fund-raisers are taking on the Robert Louis Stevenson Trail in a bid to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

The Soldiers' Charity on the march with Alliance Trust Cateran Yomp

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 11:35:00 +0100

At the end of June, groups of intrepid adventurers will take on a tough charity challenge to trek more than 50 miles across the countryside while raising funds for serving soldiers and veterans. Jennifer Cosgrove finds out more about the Cateran Yomp.

Carnoustie Links golfers club together for Chloe and Ayley's surgery

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 07:26:00 +0100

Carnoustie Links staff have teed up a double fund-raising boost for Angus twins.

Dundee MS Society makes £20,000 research donation

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 21:40:00 +0100

The Dundee branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society has presented £20,000 to an expert undertaking research into the debilitating disease.

Awards recognise Tesco staff's efforts for charity

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 20:42:00 +0100

A Tesco store and customer service centre put the city on the map by winning two fund-raising awards in recognition of their outstanding contribution to children's cancer charity, CLIC Sargent.

Angus women's London Marathon effort for diabetes fund

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 20:11:00 +0100

Two Montrose women with first-hand experience of juvenile diabetes are running tomorrow's London Marathon to raise awareness of the condition and its complications.

Jane Laahs gearing up to aid African children

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 13:12:00 +0100

A hardy Perth woman is to undertake a mammoth charity challenge.

CHAS benefits from Sportive Kinross event sales

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:17:00 +0100

The organisers of an inaugural amateur cycling event have given a children's charity a hefty cheque during a visit to the race route.

Chariots of Fire inspires Ben McLeod to launch Chariots 2011 race

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:55:00 +0100

Ben McLeod will be pulling on his trainers on Sunday to take part in the Virgin London Marathon for the second time.

Army forces charity SSAFA sees demand double

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:28:00 +0100

A voluntary organisation which offers support to ex-service personnel and their families has witnessed demand for its service double in just one year.

Karen Arnold and Meghan Bissett walking 64-mile Cateran Trail for Maggie's

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:52:00 +0100

Two Blairgowrie schoolgirls have tackled the latest leg of a remarkable trek to raise money for the Maggie's Centre.

Public's 'amazing' support for twins Ayley and Chloe

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:04:00 +0100

A campaign to help two Angus twins walk has passed the £13,500 mark and attracted strong online support.

Father and daughter to attempt London Marathon in aid of Macmillan

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:26:00 +0100

A Montrose father and his daughter are gearing up to run the London Marathon for Macmillan Cancer Support — a cause close to their hearts.

London Marathon will be Andrew Riddell's "biggest physical challenge"

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:12:00 +0100

A member of a well-known Perthshire military family will undertake "the biggest physical challenge of his life" this weekend to raise cash for ex-service personnel.

Fund-raising for Gobi desert adventure

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:20:00 +0100

In a bid to raise more money for his latest fund-raising adventure, a Scone man has turned to technology.

Missy Gibson recognised at Young Carers Project awards

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:39:00 +0100

A selfless young Perthshire woman has been recognised for her remarkable work as a volunteer with Perth and Kinross Association of Voluntary Services (PKAVS) Young Carers Project.

Dens Park crowd give racewalker Ronnie a half-time standing ovation

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:47:00 +0100

A double amputee with a kidney transplant wowed the crowd at Dens Park when he completed a one-mile racewalk in a personal best time.

Rautomead chief sees need for new age of 'corporate philanthropy'

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 14:28:00 +0100

A modern-day philanthropist this week handed over £33,500 to support the palliative care unit at Ninewells Hospital — the biggest single donation the unit has received.

Family support will help Liz reach London Marathon finish line

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 10:06:00 +0100

A teacher who will be taking on the challenge of her first Virgin London Marathon credits her two sons with keeping her on the winning track.

Station Bar regulars show smashing support for Arbroath RNLI

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:43:00 +0100

Regulars at the Station Bar in Arbroath have handed the RNLI a cash boost — and enjoyed a cracking good time in the process.

Welcome boost for charities from brave little Caragh Benson

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:17:00 +0100

For most four-year-olds, running around is as natural as the sun rising every morning — for Caragh Benson, however, it is a massive step forward in her fight against arthritis.

Mission accomplished for Exercise Tartan Casino team

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:24:00 +0100

A team of six soldiers from The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland (3 SCOTS) have completed a gruelling 1750-mile charity cycle today.

Gordon Brown becomes honorary president of Fife Society for the Blind

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 17:22:00 +0100

Gordon Brown has followed in his father's footsteps by becoming more involved in a Fife charity's work.

Fifers taking on bridge-to-bridge run for Help for Heroes

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 15:39:00 +0100

Two life friends are preparing to run from the Forth to the Tay to help those injured while fighting for the country.

New fund-raising target for Kirkcaldy Crocus Walk

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 09:11:00 +0100

A group of Fife women will be stepping out on Mother's Day to raise cash for the Breakthrough Breast Cancer charity.

Arbroath Rotarians send ShelterBox help to Japan

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 21:13:00 +0000

Arbroath Rotarians responded swiftly to the disaster in Japan, with donations of more than £1000 in less than a week.

New Fairtrade cafe raising money for Uganda

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 19:54:00 +0000

A new cafe opened in Angus this week, with the aim of generating money for a range of projects in Uganda.

Taking on Mont Blanc for Cruse Bereavement

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 15:12:00 +0000

A Dundee man is to tackle Mont Blanc this summer to raise cash for a local charity that supports the bereaved.

Marion will be hoofing it in South Africa to help save horses' lives

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 12:30:00 +0000

A Perthshire woman will undertake the challenge of a lifetime when she saddles up for a safari across South Africa.

Tornado F3 book boost to RAF Association Wings Appeal

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 08:39:00 +0000

The retirement of the Tornado F3 is being marked in a book poised to bring a charity legacy for the men and women of the RAF.

Cyclist taking on the Alpe d'Huez challenge for cancer research

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 19:39:00 +0000

A Dundee man is gearing up for a thigh-burning event this summer in aid of cancer research.

Seeing African poverty made Cian cross

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 17:18:00 +0000

A kind-hearted Perthshire boy told his family he wanted to raise cash for Comic Relief after hearing the story of an African child who couldn't afford an education.

Black Watch soldiers get on their bikes in Exercise Tartan Casino

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 18:56:00 +0000

Six soldiers from The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland (3 SCOTS) are setting out on a 1750-mile charity cycle.

Launch of Deaf Action Tayside

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 23:03:00 +0000

Around 62,000 people across Tayside who have hearing difficulties will now get support from a national organisation that is looking to expand local services.

Cameron Warner hoping 'year of nonsense' will inspire cystic fibrosis sufferers

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 18:34:00 +0000

A Dunfermline man is looking forward to the birth of his first child, just four days after he is due to finish a Land's End to John O' Groats cycle challenge.

Women say 'knickers' to poverty in Africa

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:27:00 +0000

Dundee fund-raisers are set to send thousands of pairs of pants to women in Africa.

Government cash pledge secures immediate future of Macmillan Welfare Rights Service

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:44:00 +0000

A cancer charity that helps patients claim over £4 million in benefits is to get funding to stay in business for another year.

Iconic scene from Chariots of Fire recreated to launch Sue Ryder race

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:52:00 +0000

One of British film's most memorable moments was recalled on Tuesday as runners defied the weather to dash along the West Sands in St Andrews.

The Book People drop by Rachel House

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:29:00 +0000

A host of new reading material was delivered by The Book People to Rachel House in Kinross as part of World Book Day.

Yusef Abubaker Memorial Trust medical supplies heading to Libya

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:26:00 +0000

Vital medical supplies are to be sent to Libya's sick and dying thanks to a Dundee charity that has raised almost £20,000 in recent weeks.

British Heart Foundation charity ball inspired by father's fight

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:36:00 +0000

A near family death has become the inspiration behind a charity ball planned for next month in a Dundee hotel.

Arbroath yompers to boost fund for Ayley and Chloe Hirsch

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:31:00 +0000

Angus residents have been urged to sign up to this year's Arbroath Yomp, to help a pair of local disabled two-year-old twins walk freely for the first time.

Linda Sterry inspired by son's memory in Scottish Cot Death Trust placement

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 20:23:00 +0000

A Perthshire mother has been offered the chance to give something back to the charity that supported her following the tragic death of her toddler son.

'Flying angels' abseilers want you to drop everything and join them

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:27:00 +0000

Dundee nurses went to the edge of the precipice and stepped back on Monday — but they now know what is ahead of them when they abseil 130 feet down one of the city's tallest buildings on May 21.

Ford Kiernan kicks off Fife Zumbathon for Kidney Research UK

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 19:33:00 +0000

Dozens of people took part in a charity Zumbathon at Dalgety Bay Sports Centre on Sunday to raise much-needed funds for kidney research.

Fracture fails to hold back Cancer Research UK fund-raiser Eileen Jackson

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:56:00 +0000

Cancer Research UK received a welcome weekend boost from an Angus runner who refused to let an unlucky break get in the way of her fund-raising drive.

CHAS offers opportunity to get kitted out for the royal wedding

Sun, 06 Mar 2011 12:16:00 +0000

With just weeks to go until the royal wedding, a Kinross charity shop has launched a range of outfits suitable for watching Prince William and Kate tie the knot.

D. J. Laing staff raise nearly £10,000 for Maggie's

Sat, 05 Mar 2011 12:02:00 +0000

Carnoustie businesswoman Dorothy Laing and her staff at D. J. Laing builders have raised nearly £10,000 for Maggie's Cancer Caring Centre in Dundee through a series of events.

Gran's Parkinson's battle inspires Hannah to hit fund-raising trail

Sat, 05 Mar 2011 10:03:00 +0000

A Broughty Ferry schoolgirl has been spurred on to raise money for research into Parkinson's Disease after watching her grandmother struggle with the debilitating condition.

A chapter closes for Isobel Turner, but story goes on in Gurkha fund-raising effort

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 18:49:00 +0000

An 83-year-old Broughty Ferry woman has turned the last page on her remarkable fund-raising effort for a far-off community that has bravely answered the call to fight for this country.

Children's cancer charity appeal for holiday home

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:08:00 +0000

A charity is appealing for help in finding a suitable location in Tayside for a planned holiday home for children with cancer.

A Monster challenge: getting in gear with a new bike

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 21:13:00 +0000

The Courier's health reporter, Marjory Inglis, is one of those taking part in this year's Monster Bike and Hike to raise money for Maggie's Cancer Caring Centres. After making the decision to enter, and selecting the correct footwear, it's time for the final piece of the puzzle — a bike.

A Monster challenge: finding the right boots

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 07:37:00 +0000

The Courier's health reporter, Marjory Inglis, is one of those taking part in this year's Monster Bike and Hike to raise money for Maggie's Cancer Caring Centres. After making the decision to enter, now it's down to the nitty-gritty of preparation — starting with selecting the correct footwear.

Time to sign up for Forth Bridge abseil

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 18:52:00 +0000

Daredevils have a chance to take on Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland's ultimate abseil at the Forth Bridge this May.

Angus Riding for the Disabled saddles up for the new season

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:23:00 +0000

Angus Riding for the Disabled is set to saddle up for another successful season with a new influx of volunteer support.

A Monster challenge: biking and hiking for Maggie's

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 06:01:00 +0000

Around 1200 people from all over the country will be in Fort William on April 30 to take part in the Maggie's Monster Bike and Hike. Whether personally affected by cancer, or simply inspired by the courage of others, each entrant will have his or her own reason for signing up. Courier health reporter Marjory Inglis explains why she has been moved to take on the Monster.

Charity abseiler Joyce refuses to drop the pace even at 78

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 15:21:00 +0000

A fearless Blairgowrie pensioner will be scaling new heights next month when she takes part in a charity fund-raising challenge.

St Andrew's Church prepares to send latest group to boost Malawi project

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 14:19:00 +0000

A lifeline Angus church project which has transformed the lives of African orphans over several years is preparing young people for the latest link between the two nations.

Jenna's Kenya trip to help poor

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 11:40:00 +0000

A former Angus college student is planning the trip of a lifetime to work with some of the world's poorest communities in Africa.

Alexis Rose Dlugolecka's family in meningitis fund-raising crusade

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 09:20:00 +0000

The family of a tragic Perth toddler whose life was claimed by meningitis have set up a fund-raising campaign in her name.

Lorraine Kelly's team of celebrities completes Comic Relief trek

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 08:54:00 +0000

TV presenter Lorraine Kelly and a group of fellow celebrities have completed a 100km sponsored trek across an African desert for Comic Relief.

Tayside Cancer Support volunteer Rena talks of her rewarding work

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:47:00 +0000

A generous volunteer at a cancer support charity has spoken warmly of her "rewarding work" before urging others to join in.

Mark Beaumont in sporting showdown with, erm... Mark Beaumont

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:02:00 +0000

Cycling star Mark Beaumont swapped the saddle for a racketball court to take on his namesake as part of a charity initiative.

Maggie's boss inspired by Monster Bike and Hike veteran Bruce Tasker

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 18:58:00 +0000

A Dundee man with cancer has inspired the top official of a leading national charity to join his team and tackle a Monster challenge.

Winter chills nip Rotary's Focus on the Crocus in the bud

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:08:00 +0000

The Focus on the Crocus campaign of Rotary International — which saw six local clubs teaming up with Dundee City Council last autumn to plant bulbs of the Ruby Giant crocus in Riverside Drive and Arbroath Road — was launched late last week without a crocus in sight.

Les signs up for the Maggie's Monster Bike and Hike challenge

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:11:00 +0000

A Monifieth man diagnosed with cancer for the second time is to tackle the Maggie's Monster Bike and Hike with a team of friends and family.

Thanks to all who have helped Ghanaian burns unit evolve

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:43:00 +0000

A St Andrews surgeon has paid tribute to all the people from Tayside and Fife who helped a tiny burns unit in Africa reach its 10th year.

Don't write off the 'Big Society', says charity worker

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:51:00 +0000

The manager of a Dundee charity shop believes the voluntary sector will be able to play a key role as part of David Cameron's 'Big Society'.

Maggie's needs bikers and hikers for Monster challenge

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 13:03:00 +0000

A campaign to get 55 Fifers to sign up for a gruelling event in aid of a worthy cause will gather pace this week.

Family raise £25,000 in memory of Rodger Flavahan

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 17:05:00 +0000

The family of a former Angus Council psychologist who died of pancreatic cancer last year have raised over £25,000 for research into the disease in the past 12 months.

Walkers brave the rain to trek Sidlaws in support of Fraserburgh girl Olivia Downie

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:23:00 +0000

A group of Dundee fund-raisers took to the Sidlaws at the weekend in aid of a six-year-old girl who is fighting cancer.

Four charities benefit from sale of Jack Vettriano painting in St Andrews

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 06:07:00 +0000

An original painting by Fife artist Jack Vettriano has raised £68,000—nearly three times its estimate—at a charity auction in St Andrews.

All fright on the night at Castle Menzies NSPCC Scotland fund-raiser

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 20:34:00 +0000

People are being invited to scare themselves senseless and raise funds for a children's charity.

Heat is on for Lorraine Kelly's Comic Relief desert trek

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 16:45:00 +0000

Later this month a team of nine celebrities will take on one of the world's most inhospitable deserts to raise money for Comic Relief. Speaking exclusively to The Courier, Lorraine Kelly tells Jack McKeown she's relishing the challenge.

St Andrews University students driven to help needy in Mongolia

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 11:08:00 +0000

A trail-blazing team of students are not only raising money to buy three vehicles to help people in Mongolia, but are to drive them the 10,000 miles there.

Premature Jessica Manson's family back fund-raiser for Stirling Royal Infirmary's baby unit

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 19:47:00 +0000

The Carnoustie family of a baby born 16 weeks early and weighing 1lb 5oz are supporting a fund-raising venture to help other sick and premature babies.

Old Fergie raises £10,000 for Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 19:34:00 +0000

A lovingly restored vintage Massey Ferguson tractor which thrilled visitors at shows throughout the country last year has delivered a magnificent £10,000 boost to Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland.

Kilgraston School pupils Half the Sky and raise £600

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:31:00 +0000

Enterprising pupils from Kilgraston School near Bridge of Earn have raised £600 for an African women's education charity.

Archi-Ambulance mercy mission heading out to Mongolia

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 18:48:00 +0000

An Angus graduate is gearing up for a 10,000-mile charity challenge of a lifetime across two continents.

Fund-raiser helping Kenyan orphans look forward to better times

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 12:47:00 +0000

Work can continue on an ambitious renovation project in Africa — thanks to the fund-raising skills of a Perth woman.

We have £50,000 in Comic Relief cash for you!

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 11:04:00 +0000

The Courier is Comic Relief's official local media partner, and will be helping give away £50,000 of Comic Relief grants to projects in your area.

Kinross mum Jaime Duffin will pay tribute to tragic cousin by running London marathon

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:12:00 +0000

A Kinross woman is set to take part in the London marathon as she pays tribute to a cousin who died suddenly last year.

St Andrews University students' Race2Munich raises thousands for charity

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:24:00 +0000

A band of adventurous St Andrews students have hitch-hiked their way to Germany, raising an estimated £10,000 for the university's Charities Campaign.

Arbroath RNLI crew take the plunge to raise funds for Sink or Swim

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:07:00 +0000

It might have been warmer and calmer than the North Sea, but the distance was just as tough, as the crew of Arbroath lifeboat swam 22 miles — the distance from the town's from the harbour to the Bell Rock lighthouse and back — to mark the RNLI's national SOS Day and to celebrate the bicentenary of Robert Stevenson's masterpiece.

Laing Croll's fund-raising walk for Forfar minor injuries unit

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 17:48:00 +0000

Forfar teenager Laing Croll has donated £425 to the minor injuries and illness unit at the town's Whitehills Health and Community Care Centre after a two-part challenge through some of Scotland's most spectacular scenery.

Bid to build better life for Kenyan orphans

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 13:36:00 +0000

A chance encounter while on a stunning African safari has proved to be a life-changing experience for one Perth woman.

Mearns golf auction to flag up Graeme McDowell's generosity

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 06:25:00 +0000

Memorabilia donated by US Open golf champion Graeme McDowell will be auctioned in the Mearns next month as part of a fund-raiser in memory of a Marykirk man.

East Neuk team on a personal mission at Maggie's Monster Bike and Hike

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 14:13:00 +0000

A group of East Neuk residents are gearing up to take part in the Maggie's Monster Bike and Hike.

Stagecoach driving up African road safety standards

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 09:43:00 +0000

Crashes on Africa's roads have long been one of the continent's secret killers, but the Perth-based transport firm Stagecoach is hoping to help change that.

MSP's praise for Fife abuse support groups

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 10:20:00 +0000

Kirkcaldy MSP Marilyn Livingstone has commended two organisations which help survivors of sexual abuse for directing more money into their services.

GlaxoSmithKline's £10,000 boost for all levels of Montrose football

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 14:00:00 +0000

GlaxoSmithKline's pharmaceutical manufacturing site at Montrose has donated £10,000 for the development of football in the town, from youth to senior level.

Calendar girl Carolyn Pierpont's 26-mile challenge

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 13:31:00 +0000

A Montrose woman who appeared in a nude calendar for charity after her partner was diagnosed with a brain tumour is now preparing to run the London Marathon.

Dinner helps reopen 'inspiring' Nigerian clinic

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 13:15:00 +0000

A fund-raising dinner focusing on "inspiring women" has helped to reopen a Nigerian clinic.

Abandoned animal charity has a poor start to 2011

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 11:56:00 +0000

This year is already proving to be a record one for an Angus animal charity — sadly for all the wrong reasons.

Gallery's art appeal for cancer charity

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 10:51:00 +0000

An affordable art appeal to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust has been launched by an Auchterarder artist.

Cyclists raise £1500 for CHAS

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 18:15:00 +0000

Scotland's newest amateur cycling event has helped raise £1500 for the Children's Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS).

Meeting hears stark warning on Broughty Ferry YMCA's future

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:16:00 +0000

Broughty Ferry YMCA will survive for three years but not much more if the local community does not back the organisation.

Black Watch team's 1750-mile bike trek

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 21:21:00 +0000

A group of Black Watch soldiers who plan to swap their weapons for water bottles as they embark on a mammoth trek were in Perth at the weekend to drum up support for their cause.

CAFE set to benefit from mobile phone appeal

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 14:48:00 +0000

The organiser of a charity bid to raise money for vital community services in Arbroath last night said he has been delighted by the generosity of people in the first week of the appeal.

It's Sink Or Swim for Arbroath RNLI's Year of the Light fund-raiser

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 15:55:00 +0000

The crew of the Arbroath lifeboat are to swim the 22 miles from the harbour to the Bell Rock lighthouse and back to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Robert Stevenson's masterpiece.

Funding fillip for Mountains Animal Sanctuary

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 12:13:00 +0000

Staff at an Angus equine sanctuary have received another boost to support its work.

Angus College students feel the sting for two good causes

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 18:56:00 +0000

Five brave Angus College students — plus one lecturer — have raised over £700 by having their legs waxed for two causes.

Cycling 'rogue' looks for charitable cause

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 15:30:00 +0000

An Arbroath man who plans to embark on a 17-day journey through France, Spain and Portugal by bike is searching for a Scottish charity to support.

Cancer sufferer Tanya Hay and friends taking on the Monster Bike and Hike

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 21:55:00 +0000

A brave mother of two, undergoing gruelling treatment for breast cancer, visited workmates at the council offices in Perth yesterday.

Survivor Sandy Lawrence boosts Cancer Research UK

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 17:59:00 +0000

A bowel cancer survivor undertook a gruelling personal challenge in a bid to raise more than £1000 for charity.

Montrose workers to aid Romanians with cabin

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 19:02:00 +0000

Kind staff at an Angus factory are preparing to send a converted portable cabin over 1700 miles to become a family home in Romania.

Scottish poppy appeal honours loyal campaigner Alan Tyson

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:41:00 +0000

Decades of dedicated volunteering for Poppyscotland have brought west Fife man Alan Tyson an award.

Perthshire animal rescue centres urge owners to be responsible

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 20:55:00 +0000

Perthshire animal rescue centres have issued an urgent reminder that "a pet is for life, not just for Christmas."

Montrose FC fund-raiser gives hope to brave youngsters

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 18:31:00 +0000

Montrose FC have donated £600 to help the treatment of local boys Rhys Allan and Riley Murray.

Fife's Monster Bike and Hike challenge for Maggie's

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:09:00 +0000

Preparations for one of Maggie's flagship fund-raising events in Fife are well under way.

Shell's Mossmorran staff give nearly £10,000 to charity

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 17:17:00 +0000

Nearly £10,000 has been handed over to charity thanks to a safety initiative by staff and contractors at Shell's NGL plant at Mossmorran.

Puppies given as Christmas gifts found abandoned

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 15:50:00 +0000

Three Angus puppies given as Christmas presents have already been found abandoned in sub-zero temperatures.

Crimestoppers gave Tayside Police 15 tip-offs per week in 2010

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 17:53:00 +0000

Crimestoppers passed on 15 "actionable" pieces of criminal intelligence to Tayside Police every week last year — proving the worth of the confidential 0800 555 111 information line.

He would walk 5000 miles — Bobby Campbell's mission well under way

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:55:00 +0000

An Angus man has handed in a logbook detailing the first 1000 miles of a 5000-mile charity walk.

Chris Ninham's marathon challenge to thank British Heart Foundation

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 18:01:00 +0000

A "clinically obese" Perth man is preparing for his biggest ever physical challenge in aid of a charity close to his heart.

Dundee charities upbeat, despite drop in festive donations

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 12:09:00 +0000

Charities in Dundee are remaining optimistic about the new year, despite admitting to a difficult period over Christmas.

Arbroath charity hopes mobile phone plea rings true

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 16:24:00 +0000

An Angus charity is appealing for people to donate mobile phones for recycling, in a bid to raise money for vital community services.

Liz McColgan to front Tayside Children with Cancer and Leukaemia campaign

Sun, 02 Jan 2011 13:27:00 +0000

Dundee's Olympic athlete Liz McColgan is leading from the front again — heading a campaign to raise £500,000 for a children's cancer charity.

Women's abuse charity inundated over festive period

Sun, 02 Jan 2011 12:16:00 +0000

A senior figure at Angus Women's Aid has said the organisation's Arbroath base has been inundated with pleas for help from women seeking to escape abusive relationships over the festive period.

Charity supporters dig deep in bid to win grand old Fergie tractor

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 13:11:00 +0000

They don't do raffles by halves up Brechin way — where a £1 ticket is enough to land the lucky winner a vintage Massey Ferguson tractor worth over £15,000.

New Year's Day dook goes ahead — but volunteers needed to clear ice

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 10:34:00 +0000

Organisers insist the traditional New Year's Day dook at Broughty Ferry harbour is not in doubt despite the harbour resembling "the Antarctic."

Placentino family return to Ninewells — to say thank you

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 21:02:00 +0000

A Broughty Ferry family, whose son was assisted at birth by staff at Ninewells' neo-natal unit, have returned to show their appreciation.

Anna Jane Melrose fund still doing good work

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 21:28:00 +0000

The fund-raising legacy forged by a young Angus girl during her fight against a brain tumour is continuing to bring support to others battling serious illness.

Big treat thanks to Charlie Kean's Children's Fund charity

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 19:47:00 +0000

Around 4000 children from across Tayside enjoyed a Christmas treat at the weekend thanks to the tireless efforts of a Dundee man.

Fiona Edwards' tremendous tablet raises £20,000

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 11:47:00 +0000

It started as a simple way of saying thanks after breast cancer treatment, but a Monifieth woman's tablet fund-raising effort has broken through the £20,000 barrier.

Brechin nurses helping AIDS-hit South African community

Sat, 18 Dec 2010 16:55:00 +0000

A house has been built for AIDS orphans in South Africa because of the generosity of the people of Brechin and the efforts of two retired nurses.

RM Condor marine scales new heights for record

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 11:19:00 +0000

A physical training instructor with Arbroath's 45 Commando climbed his way into the record books yesterday by tackling a 3000ft ascent on a gym rope.

Dundee ice hockey fans are the real Stars

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 13:19:00 +0000

Dundee Ice Arena may normally be cold but the warm hearts of patrons were clearly evident last night as hundreds donated toys to a Christmas appeal.

Climbers aim high with Mount Kilimanjaro Burns supper

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 06:56:00 +0000

A team of Scottish climbers are set to enjoy the world's highest Burns supper when they scale Mount Kilimanjaro for the traditional Scottish feast next month.

Barnardo's shops running out of winter woolies

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 17:39:00 +0000

Staff at Barnardo's shops in Perth and Kinross are filling the rails with winter woollies — and they are appealing for more donations.

Friends unite for a calendar tribute to Ada Ramage

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 11:47:00 +0000

Close friends of a Fife woman who lost her battle with cancer have come together to create a charity calendar to commemorate her life.

Angus Glens sanctuary in wintry 'limbo' after founder's death

Sat, 04 Dec 2010 12:56:00 +0000

An animal refuge in the foothills of the Angus Glens has issued an urgent appeal for donations, as it faces being devastated by the premature arrival of snow.

Andy Hewitt says goodbye to longtime companion for Movember

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:36:00 +0000

It has been ever-present above his top lip for around 40 years, but a Broughty Ferry grandad finally said goodbye to his beloved moustache to raise money for cancer charities.

In search of Scotland's many Santas

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:35:00 +0000

Father Christmases of all shapes, sizes and beard-lengths are to be snapped by a photography student who is looking to document the Santas of Scotland.

Kinross CHAS shop offers party bargains for festive season

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 15:23:00 +0000

The glitz and glamour of the festive season has come to Kinross for switched-on shoppers looking for a party frock bargain.

Dundee Ashram centre to host fund-raiser for Indian children

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 12:20:00 +0000

A Dundee woman whose sister runs a school for neglected and orphaned children in India has organised a fund-raising event in aid of the project.

Company raises £18,000 for Family Holiday Association

Sat, 27 Nov 2010 19:23:00 +0000

Workers at a Dunfermline holiday company have raised £18,000 to help underprivileged children. The staff at Canvas Holidays, East Port, took part in various fund-raising activities throughout the year.

Cancer Research UK planning Arbroath New Year's Day dook

Sat, 27 Nov 2010 17:31:00 +0000

Fund-raisers in Arbroath are encouraging people to make a chilly start to 2011 — by taking part in a sponsored "dook" for Cancer Research UK.

Ben Nevis bikini climber presents cash to cystic fibrosis unit

Sat, 27 Nov 2010 14:25:00 +0000

A Dundee woman who scaled Ben Nevis in her bikini has presented a cheque for over £3000 to the ward that nursed her brother as he battled cystic fibrosis.

Mains of Taymouth Hogmanay draw tops £11,000

Sat, 27 Nov 2010 11:56:00 +0000

The prize fund for the Mains of Taymouth Grand Hogmanay prize draw has topped £11,000, raising hopes to end the year on a fund-raising high.

Perfect day for little boy with rare food syndrome

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:20:00 +0000

Christmas wishes came true early for a young Invergowrie boy with a very rare illness when he was Santa's guest of honour.

Cancer Research UK's recognition for Kay Hay

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 11:43:00 +0000

A kind-hearted Perth woman has been recognised for her long-standing dedication to and hard work for Cancer Research UK.

Petra McMillan has 10,000 reasons to get fit

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 16:08:00 +0000

A Carnoustie woman has set herself 10,000 reasons to get fit after winning a place in next year's Virgin London marathon.

Secret Millionaire Roisin Isaacs keeps on giving

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 13:58:00 +0000

Last year, healthcare tycoon Roisin Isaacs gave £40,000 to needy causes in Dundee when she featured on the Channel 4 programme The Secret Millionaire. Since then, she's continued to provide financial support for these causes.

SSPCA nurse 'miracle' cats Humphrey and Olly back from the brink

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 19:59:00 +0000

Two Fife cats have been nursed back to health after each using up one of their nine lives in accidents.

Marathon man Mike Mackay's weighty challenge

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 13:19:00 +0000

A Montrose man is gearing up to take part in next year's Edinburgh marathon to raise money for two local cerebral palsy sufferers — but not before he loses seven stone.

Barber boost for Jack McNaughton's fund

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 07:36:00 +0000

Staff and customers at the Haircuts barber shop in Hospital Street, Perth, have helped to raise £244 for three-year-old Almondbank youngster Jack McNaughton.

Fund-raisers taking on AICR's Kilimanjaro challenge

Sun, 07 Nov 2010 18:34:00 +0000

After losing his maternal grandmother to cancer, Fife farmer's son John Lamont is preparing for the biggest challenge of his life.

Beauty queen Kirsty Leighton champions cancer charities

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 17:25:00 +0000

A Fife beauty queen is aiming to be crowned the next Miss Galaxy Scotland, in what will be only her fourth model pageant.

Big Knit blanket to be auctioned at Perthshire Amber Festival

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 18:34:00 +0000

A Perthshire woman is hoping to raise thousands of pounds for housing charity Shelter Scotland after creating a blanket made from squares of material knitted all over the world.

Arbroath's remarkable contribution to Relay for Life revealed

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 17:52:00 +0000

The Arbroath contribution to the national Relay for Life 24-hour charity marathon in aid of Cancer Research UK raised an impressive £90,567.44.

Drama academy to get pupils talking for Children In Need

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 14:20:00 +0000

Following what was hailed as a huge success last year, the Helen O'Grady Drama Academy will again host National Talking Days.

Charity applauds Dundee short film on teenage drinking

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 19:47:00 +0000

A short film made in Dundee has been recognised for striking a chord with young people across Scotland.

A doubly good fund-raiser for Maggie's Centre

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 08:01:00 +0000

More than 400 women got dressed up to attend this year's Floor-length and Fabulous Maggie's Lunch at Piperdam.

Pat cooks up new book to support Help for Heroes

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 16:29:00 +0000

Images of injured soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan spurred Perth fund-raiser Pat Macdonald to produce a recipe book to support frontline servicemen and women.

Kelly's heroes launch poppy appeal

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 08:59:00 +0100

TV presenter Lorraine Kelly was joined by soldiers injured in Afghanistan to launch this year's Scottish Poppy Appeal in Dundee's City Square.

WRIGHT Foundation secures English fitness contract

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 20:20:00 +0100

A Dundee charity has won a £2.75 million UK government contract to provide fitness instructor training to 400 unemployed young people.

Fife mother and daughter team raise £1600 for Children's Hospice Association Scotland

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 14:49:00 +0100

A mother and daughter have raised £1600 for the Children's Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) and said they plan to do it all again next year.

Ballroom dancing event raises £12,000 for CHAS

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 13:58:00 +0100

A local take on Strictly Come Dancing featuring Perthshire couples has raised a phenomenal £12,000 for the Children's Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS).

Family show gratitude for E.coli victim's treatment

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 18:29:00 +0100

The family of a five-year-old Dundee boy who battled a rare form of E. coli have held a fund-raiser for the hospital where he was treated.

The Vespas get in gear for Macmillan Cancer Care

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:29:00 +0100

A Perthshire venue is gearing up for its second major fund-raiser as it continues to gather money for Macmillan Cancer Care.

Broughty crew's plane pull sends £2000 flying into RNLI funds

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 06:33:00 +0100

The airline FlyBe might have to change its name to PullMe instead, thanks to the exploits of the Broughty Ferry lifeboat crew.

Dad completes epic California mountain walk for Sick Kids Friends Foundation

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 17:58:00 +0100

A dedicated dad from Glenisla has completed an epic 556-mile trip across the Californian mountain peaks to raise more than £5000 for the Sick Kids Friends Foundation.

Victoria Campbell completes courageous walk

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 19:53:00 +0100

A Dundee cerebral palsy sufferer has completed a courageous 50-yard fund-raising walk.

Two milestones for Rotary Club of Dundee

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 11:31:00 +0100

The Rotary Club of Dundee will achieve two milestones at its charity dinner tonight — it will be the 25th such event, and marks its raising over £500,000 for local, national and international charities.

Money a worry for many charities

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 09:43:00 +0100

Scottish charities are worried about getting enough money to fund their work, a survey has found.

Victoria Campbell in walking challenge

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 18:49:00 +0100

A Dundee woman who spends most of her time in a wheelchair will attempt a 50-yard sponsored walk on Thursday to raise money for a walking frame that will give her a new lease of life.

Barbara Hands to have a ball — for charity

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:58:00 +0100

A Montrose woman who has twice beaten cancer is planning a charity ball as a way of saying thank you to the medics who saved her life.

Mary Slessor Foundation and Dundee Heritage Trust hold Ladies' Dinner

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:33:00 +0100

Two Dundee charities are hoping the city's women will hunt out their finest frocks for an evening of dinner, music, entertainment and fund-raising fun.

Jock McInnes ready for Gobi Desert trek

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 13:16:00 +0100

It's just a few weeks since one of Perthshire's best-known fund-raisers completed the gruelling ascent of Europe's highest mountain and pledged to take some time out to rest.

Generous couple's wedding present

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 16:28:00 +0100

A generous couple have passed up wedding gifts in a bid to aid charity.

Carol McGregor and Christine Bryden lunch in aid of CHAS

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:40:00 +0100

Two well-known Perthshire women will be getting together with the cream of Scottish celebrity to host an 18th birthday party with a difference.

Brave couple Kelly Wood and Raymond Kennedy raise £1500 in baby's memory

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 17:39:00 +0100

A Coupar Angus couple have raised more than £1500 for a stillbirth and neonatal death charity in memory of their baby daughter Daisy.

Football tribute to Daniel McAra

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:01:00 +0100

Former teammates of a tragic Perth teenager have organised a memorial football match in his name.

Close shave for Bobby Glennie

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:46:00 +0100

Dundee FC legend Bobby Glennie was involved in some close shaves during his time at the club, but none closer than this effort.

Over £100,000 raised for Pakistan flood victims

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 08:49:00 +0100

A massive fund-raising effort by Dundee's Muslim community has raised more than £100,000 for the Pakistani flood victims.

Giant pink bra the foundation for breast cancer awareness

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 12:36:00 +0100

Scott Bissett, costume designer for children's entertainment favourites The Singing Kettle, has created a couple of giant cups.

Gordon Brown calls on region's help to rebuild flood-stricken Pakistan

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 09:01:00 +0100

Kirkcaldy MP Gordon Brown has made an impassioned plea to the people of Fife to help build homes in ravaged Pakistan.

Donation will deliver Rachel House quiet room

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 21:59:00 +0100

Makeover teams will be heading to a children's hospice in Kinross to carry out extensive modernisation thanks to a four-figure donation.

Charities failing in Scots law obligations

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 18:18:00 +0100

Too many cross-border charities are "unclear or unwilling" about their obligations under Scottish law, the sector's regulator based in Dundee has warned.

Tackling the Great Wall of China for Deafblind Scotland

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 10:37:00 +0100

Carnoustie man John Whitfield will next week embark on a trek along the Great Wall of China and, while this is a considerable challenge to all those who undertake it, for him it will be an even more remarkable achievement.

Military charity happy to hit The Skids

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 08:32:00 +0100

Proceeds from a DVD of punk favourites The Skids will go towards the Help For Heroes charity.

Trend is towards charities merging

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:12:00 +0100

Charities in Scotland are increasingly likely to merge in order to fight the effects of the recession.

Cellardyke residents' Postcode Lottery scoop

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 15:27:00 +0100

Three residents of an East Neuk village have kicked off celebrations after each scooped £10,000 in the People's Postcode Lottery.

Generosity leads to double celebration for birthday boy Jack McNaughton

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 06:27:00 +0100

There was cause for double celebration in the McNaughton household in Almondbank today as birthday boy Jack found out he was just a few hundred pounds away from his £40,000 fund-raising target.

Twister fear as Mountains Animal Sanctuary shelter destroyed

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 13:08:00 +0100

Freak weather has left an Angus equine sanctuary facing a £5000 bill to replace an obliterated field shelter.

Cupar man saddles up for epic TT Challenge

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 20:27:00 +0100

A thigh-burning cycle ride from London to Gibraltar is now only weeks away for a north-east Fife man.

Matt McNaughton saves the day for ACT IV show

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 14:52:00 +0100

The proprietor of house furnishers and removals firm J. and J. Howe came to the rescue of a Dundee theatre company who were centre-stage in a real-life drama on Sunday.

Appeal goes out for brave Loony Dookers

Sat, 25 Sep 2010 14:23:00 +0100

A Fife woman is urging people to take the plunge on New Year's Day to raise thousands of pounds for cancer research.

Royal Marines' epic run for Condor garden

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 07:01:00 +0100

Six Arbroath commandos have run from RM Condor to Edinburgh to raise money for a memorial garden in honour of fallen comrades.

Body Positive boost from student nurse Hannah

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:43:00 +0100

A Dundee student nurse has raised £1400 for a charity after she was told they were too poor to train her as a volunteer.

Victoria Hospice gets £5500 boost from Ben Nevis climb

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 21:12:00 +0100

A Dundee man who recently took part in a fund-raising mountain climb to honour his dead parents has handed over a cheque to the hospice which looked after them in their final days.

KJB revival strikes a chord with Angus music lovers

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:43:00 +0100

In the late 70s and early 80s the Ken Jensen Band — led by guitarist/singer Ken and more often referred to simply as the KJB — were one of the mainstays of the live music scene around Angus and further afield.

Widow walks over hot coals in charity tribute to policeman husband

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:58:00 +0100

A widow walked over hot coals in honour of her husband who died while on duty.

Auchterarder woman set for fund-raising trek in Himalayas

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 12:54:00 +0100

A woman will celebrate her 50th birthday trekking in the world's highest mountain range.

Perth tandoori restaurant offers 'Pakora for Pakistan'

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 10:52:00 +0100

A restaurateur is hoping to ease the suffering of flood victims by offering a Pakora for Pakistan.

PKAVS team set off for Mount Etna adventure

Sat, 18 Sep 2010 17:19:00 +0100

After nine intensive months of fund-raising and training, a group of 12 charity trekkers left Perth this week for the foothills of Europe's most active volcano.

Rodger's Walk raises £11,000 for pancreatic cancer research

Sat, 18 Sep 2010 15:39:00 +0100

The widow of a Dundee psychologist who died of pancreatic cancer said her husband would be proud of the achievements of friends and family in raising £11,000 for research into the disease.

James Boyd has name in record books at last

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 08:39:00 +0100

A Dunfermline man is celebrating after eventually getting his name in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Arbroath women's Great Wall trek close to £7000 target

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:28:00 +0100

Two women are nearing their target of raising £7000 for Down's Syndrome Scotland after completing a five-day trek along stretches of the Great Wall of China not normally on the tourist trail.

Still time to sign up for Arbroath Relay for Life

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:34:00 +0100

The final countdown to Cancer Research UK's Relay For Life in Arbroath has begun and locals are being urge to join in the fund-raising event.

Forfar war veteran raises £3500 for Family Travel

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 16:41:00 +0100

An Angus war veteran who cycled Scotland to raise money for families of injured personnel has smashed his sponsorship target.

Jim Leishman leads fund-raising munro climb

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 12:13:00 +0100

Some 25 people made it to the summit Beinn Na Lap in the western Highlands to raise funds for the Mary Leishman Foundation.

Charlie Kean is awards committee's darling

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 20:12:00 +0100

The tag "big-hearted" has often been used to describe Dundee fund-raiser Charlie Kean, but now it's official.

Cyclathon riders deliver £35,000 boost

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:53:00 +0100

Around 600 cyclists got on their bikes to raise an estimated £35,000 at the Dundee cyclathon.

Loch Ness monster of a challenge for Hastings and Gunnell

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:22:00 +0100

There were more or less four seasons in one day for those taking part in the First Monster Challenge at Loch Ness on Saturday.

New Typhoon squadron cycles up before Leuchars airshow

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:50:00 +0100

An RAF team from the recently formed Number 6 Squadron arrived at their new base in Leuchars ahead of the weekend air show, but only after completing a thigh-burning charity challenge.

Gloves come off in Broughty Ferry for Pakistan flood appeal

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:29:00 +0100

A pair of boxing gloves signed by former world heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis and limited edition trainers claimed to be the only pair of their kind in the UK were among the items auctioned in Dundee in aid of the Pakistan flood appeal.

Former moderators hail HIV charity's £1m milestone

Sat, 11 Sep 2010 18:37:00 +0100

A group of former Church of Scotland moderators have praised the work of Tayside fund-raisers as the Kirk's HIV charity hit a £1m milestone.

Mini adventure to raise money for Maggie's

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:02:00 +0100

A convoy of Minis will travel through central Fife next week in aid of Maggie's Fife.

SPL challenge cyclists lionised at Tannadice

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:51:00 +0100

Three cyclists recently returned to a heroes' welcome at the home of Dundee United after they pedalled to every Scottish Premier League football ground in just three days.

£200 reward offered over dumped rabbit Amos

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:49:00 +0100

Dundee animal lovers have pledged reward cash in a bid to identify the person who dumped a rabbit in a "horrific condition" outside a rescue centre.

Taymara's £1 bid for North Carr lightship accepted

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:11:00 +0100

Officials from the seafaring charity Taymara are celebrating after they learned their £1 offer to buy the 250-ton North Carr lightship at Dundee harbour has been successful.

Dave Bowman gets on his bike to help research

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:54:00 +0100

Dundee United community coach Dave Bowman is putting his heart and sole into the Claverhouse Rotary Club Dundee Cyclathon this weekend to fund pioneering research taking place in the city.

Coastal walker takes a breather at Discovery Point

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:55:00 +0100

A 24-year-old walker stopped off in Dundee on his way to completing a 7000-mile charity hike around the entire UK coastline.

Friends raise money in Forfar epilepsy sufferer's memory

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:54:00 +0100

Devoted friends of an Angus girl who died from epilepsy have brought a glimmer of light to her devastated family after gathering thousands of pounds in the popular teenager's memory.

Broughty Ferry pensioner finishes endurance walking event

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:11:00 +0100

A 67-year-old Broughty Ferry man has completed his first 12-hour endurance walking event, raising more than £1000 for charity.

Rodger's Walk held in memory of cancer victim

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:32:00 +0100

The family of a Dundee psychologist who died of cancer took part in a sponsored walk across the Tay road bridge to raise funds for research into the disease.

Mark Beaumont joins cyclists for charity spin through Fife

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:04:00 +0100

Ten Fife cyclists welcomed a special guest for their Sunday morning jaunt when adventurer Mark Beaumont joined them for a 50-mile spin.

Tannadice zipslide thrill-seekers raise £6500 for Macmillan

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:39:00 +0100

Thrill-seeking fund-raisers have taken part in a zipline challenge at the home of Dundee United to drum up cash for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Supercars treat for young patients

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:29:00 +0100

Rides in supercars including Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Maseratis brought smiles to the faces of kids battling cancer.

Ian Rankin is Oxfam's best-selling author — again

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:07:00 +0100

Fife crime writer Ian Rankin has been named Oxfam's best-selling author for the second year running.

Footballer Danny Grainger a Saint for charity

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:56:00 +0100

Less than three months after they tied the knot, St Johnstone defender Danny Grainger and his wife Heather were back in the spotlight to launch the Perthshire Wedding Show.

Perth woman praises charity's support in finding work

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:48:00 +0100

A woman has described how she turned her life around after receiving support from a national employment charity.

Mark Beaumont backs Errol men's cycle marathon

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:14:00 +0100

Record-breaking cyclist Mark Beaumont has given his backing to a gruelling charity effort by two Errol men.

France run for electric bicycle

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:36:00 +0100

An electric bike made in Scotland has set off from Edinburgh bound for Paris.

Firm helps send bike marathon towards target for Rhys

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:39:00 +0100

The "amazing generosity" of a local firm has helped take a Montrose couple within sight of their target fund for treatment which they hope can transform the life of their young son.

Atmosphere is electric ahead of Auld Alliance cycle run challenge

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:58:00 +0100

A Scottish-produced electric bike is set to create a record by being ridden from Edinburgh to Paris this week as part of the annual Auld Alliance charity cycle run.

Relay for Life walkers raise over £28,000

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:23:00 +0100

Scotland's public health minister Shona Robison has urged the nation to "do all we can" to help fund efforts to discover treatments for cancer and care for sufferers.

Sales of rare malt whisky will boost Macmillan funds

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:34:00 +0100

In a bid to mark the 21st anniversary of the Blair Castle International Horse Trials a local business has bottled a unique whisky.

Trans-Highland cycle was a tribute to John Mackie MBE

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:04:00 +0100

A gruelling cycle challenge in memory of the late chairman of Motor Neurone Disease Scotland's Perth branch has been completed.

Pakistan aid appeal already at £25,000 mark

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:47:00 +0100

An aid mission is to set out from Dundee to Pakistan this weekend after an "overwhelming" response to an appeal for the victims of floods that have devastated the country.

Ball Babes hand over CHAS cheque

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:09:00 +0100

The organisers of a charity ball in Dundee have donated more than £13,000 to the Children's Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS).

Fearless Annalu drops everything for abseil challenge

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:41:00 +0100

A disabled Dundee University academic scaled new heights for charity at the weekend when she abseiled off a 150-foot crane.

Cancer survivor aims to fund research through run challenge

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:13:00 +0100

After surviving bowel cancer a brave Bankfoot man decided to pull on his running shoes to raise cash for charity.

Jack McNaughton fund-raising effort to wrap up in style

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 18:24:00 +0100

Models are to strut their stuff down the 'Jack Walk' later this year to raise the final cash needed to send an Almondback boy for life-changing surgery.

Women Ahead pretty in pink for Breast Cancer Care

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 17:08:18 +0100

A strawberry tea was held at Dundee City Chambers on Friday night to raise cash for Breast Cancer Care.

International Leica User Forum's talents benefit AICR

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 09:07:00 +0100

A St Andrews charity has been the focus of global fund-raising by owners of the iconic Leica camera.

PKAVS pins its hopes on jeweller's exclusive design

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:26:00 +0100

Award-winning jewellery designer Lorraine Law has created a one-off piece to celebrate Perth's 800th anniversary.

Doctor's flair for photography on show at Vane Farm

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:09:00 +0100

A west Fife GP who has turned his hand to photography is showing some of his work at an exhibition at the RSPB Vane Farm reserve near Kinross.

Steve Mitchell takes on Kilimanjaro challenge for forces charity

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:58:00 +0100

The challenge of scaling the world's highest free-standing mountain lies ahead for an Angus dad as he embarks on an African adventure.

Cyclists urged to saddle up for charity

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 06:15:00 +0100

Cyclists are being urged to saddle up for charity at this year's cyclathon in Dundee.

RM Condor WAGAMADS climb Ben Nevis for marines' fund

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:21:00 +0100

A 21-strong group of RM Condor WAGAMADS — the wives, girlfriends, mums and dads of serving Royal Marines — were joined by four members of the unit for an ascent of Ben Nevis in aid of the Royal Marines Benevolent Fund.

Dundee youth group raises over £6000 to aid Pakistan flood efforts

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:56:00 +0100

More than £6000 has been raised by members of a Dundee Muslim youth group to assist the victims of the Pakistan flood crisis.

Kayleigh MacDonald is Ghana volunteer

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08:01:00 +0100

A fearless Perth seven-year-old will become one of the country's youngest ever charity workers when she flies out to Africa in October to help orphaned street children.

Blind puppy Blue requires 'guide person'

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 07:42:00 +0100

A blind yet bounding puppy handed in to Second Chance Kennels in Fife is looking for a "guide person" to offer him a loving home.

Poignant donation for Angus Riding for the Disabled

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 19:11:00 +0100

Angus Riding for the Disabled received a significant boost from one of its volunteer helpers in a poignant weekend presentation.

Surprise delivers major boost to young Jack McNaughton's US hopes

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:17:00 +0100

It was a red letter day for disabled Almondbank toddler Jack McNaughton after a surprise donation of more than £1700.

'Lady Godiva' Danni dares to bare to support Macmillan

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:03:00 +0100

Perthshire model Danni Menzies has been embracing the spirit of Lady Godiva to promote a long weekend of horse-related fund-raising.

Motorcycle duo set off on charity ride to Mount Etna

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:05:00 +0100

A gruelling challenge awaits two motorcycle fanatics who yesterday set out from Perth en route to the slopes of one of Europe's most active volcanoes.

Tayside Recyclers pledge to carry on, despite 'nightmare' break-ins

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:20:00 +0100

A Dundee charity has described a series of break-ins to its premises as an "absolute nightmare," but vowed to carry on its social and environmental work for the city.

Livingstone Medal honour for Crieff man Rory Stewart

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:29:00 +0100

A Perthshire resident is to be awarded the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Livingstone Medal.

Fund-raiser Andy Laker to scoot between bridges

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:42:00 +0100

A disabled former Royal Navy chef yesterday set out on a gruelling 150-mile fund-raising challenge on a motorised scooter.

Edzell charity walker Bobby Campbell hopes to get back on the road

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:11:00 +0100

An Angus man who has walked thousands of miles for charity was fearing just four weeks ago that his trekking days were over.

Fife bakery boss is on a roll

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 19:40:00 +0100

John Bayne, the director of the Lochore family bakery company Bayne's, is about to embark on a charity cycle race from John O'Groats to Land's End.

Taymara's latest yacht Lady Lex delayed

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:17:00 +0100

Engine problems and a huge storm mean members of a Dundee seafaring charity have had an enforced pause in their 2300-mile voyage from Majorca to the city.

Life's rosy for charitable Travis Perkins workers

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:40:00 +0100

A Forfar building merchants' charitable contributions are in the pink after they took delivery of a new delivery truck with a colourful twist.

Big Swimmers brave the chilly Forth

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 07:19:00 +0100

More than 80 swimmers made a big splash for charity after braving the chilly waters of the Forth for Sue Ryder Care’s Big Scottish Swim in Elie.

Superfit OAP Mick McKeown finishes Scotland bike trek

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:50:00 +0100

Superfit septuagenarian Mick McKeown is set to deliver a big boost to a charity for service families after successfully completing a summer cycling tour of Scotland.

Setting the stage for charity ceilidhs

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 20:40:00 +0100

People in Angus and Dundee will join thousands across the UK by hosting live music as part of WaterAid's third Big National Ceilidh.

Loose Women's Jane McDonald helps Aberfeldy Inner Wheel raise more than £2200

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 20:36:00 +0100

A glitzy evening held by Aberfeldy and District Inner Wheel Club raised more than £2000 for charity.

United in helping boxer welfare

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 20:02:00 +0100

Dundee United and Scotland star Craig Conway is giving fans the chance to own a limited edition memento of the Tangerines' Scottish Cup final win to raise money for a charity that rescues and rehomes boxer dogs.

WAGAMADs' Ben Nevis trek for charity fund

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:29:00 +0100

Everyone knows about WAGs — the ever-so-classy wives and girlfriends of our overpaid sports stars — but the WAGAMADs are a relatively new phenomenon who are virtually unknown outside the tight-knit community of Arbroath-based 45 Commando Group.

Keith takes up the challenge to boost two charities

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:41:00 +0100

A St Andrews man is preparing to embark on a challenge of a lifetime in memory of his father, who died this year, and his elder brother, who was recently diagnosed with cancer.

Ex-servicemen yomp to charity challenge

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:49:00 +0100

Members of the East of Scotland branch of the Royal Marines Association proved that while they are all a bit older and a bit less fit than in their service days, they can still "yomp" with the best of them — especially if it's for a good cause.

Max Burt passes through Fife on epic charity cycle

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 08:12:00 +0100

A severely paralysed man has continued to defy his disabilities on the latest leg of his cross-country cycle challenge.

Max Burt shows Everything Is Possible In Life

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 17:44:00 +0100

A former London advertising executive, who has turned campaigner for the disabled following a catastrophic road accident, was in Dundee at the weekend.

Bikini babe bags Ben and funds

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 13:07:00 +0100

A Dundee woman completed a charity challenge at the weekend to scale Scotland's highest mountain — wearing only a bikini.

Pensioner gets set for Big Scottish Swim

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 10:11:00 +0100

A Colinsburgh pensioner is making a splash to show he cares this summer.

Cupar Red Cross charity staff tricked by fraudster

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 08:42:00 +0100

Staff at the Red Cross charity shop in Bonnygate, Cupar, have been left upset and angry over the behaviour of a female who was apparently engaged in fraud.

Raising national funds for Maggie's

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 21:02:00 +0100

After almost 10 years spent raising millions of pounds for the Maggie's Cancer Caring Centre in Dundee, fund-raiser Val Busher is taking her natural talent for persuading people to part with cash to a national level.

Taymara crew to sail new yacht home

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:59:00 +0100

The Dundee maritime charity Taymara, which provides training for recovering substance abusers and seafaring enthusiasts, will add a third vessel to its fleet, with a 75ft motor yacht arriving next month.

Four tops fund-raisers target Nevis next

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:07:00 +0100

Four friends who trekked 100 miles for Marie Curie Cancer Care yesterday presented the charity with £5147.62 — and then promptly pledged to cap it by scaling Britain's highest peak next month.

Golf tourney raises £9000 for Leukeamia and Lymphoma Research

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:08:00 +0100

Golfers have raised a six-figure sum to help fight leukaemia in memory of a woman who died of the disease aged 28.

It ain't half hot mum for Fife Veterans' Association

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:28:00 +0100

Will it be a case of too many cooks, or one of many hands making light work in Dunfermline this Saturday?

Co-op efforts show 'tidal wave' of support for RNLI

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:42:00 +0100

Members of the Arbroath RNLI have visited the town's Co-operative store in Timmergreens to thank the company for its recent fund-raising drive.

Dundee M&S staff 'sex up the city' for a good cause

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:24:00 +0100

Staff from Dundee's Marks & Spencer store boosted funds they have already raised for the Brae Riding School for the Disabled with a "Sex Up Your City" event at Visocchi's in Broughty Ferry.

Friends raise £4700 for Dundee teenager

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:21:00 +0100

A Dundee teenager who became a multiple amputee before the age of
two received a cheque for more than £4700.

Jane McDonald to regale Aberfeldy charity night

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:15:00 +0100

Loose Women star Jane McDonald will be regaling audiences at Aberfeldy with tales from her career as an international singer and one-time star of The Cruise.

Poppy Court 'homes for heroes' open in Scone

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 18:15:00 +0100

A new housing project for veterans has been officially opened at Scone in a £6 million project to create 'homes for heroes'.

Disabled Dundee doctor to tackle Titan

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:15:00 +0100

A Dundee University academic who requires a walking aid to move about her house and a motorised scooter for everything else is about to throw herself off a 150-foot crane, writes Marjory Inglis, health correspondent.

Dundee man's charity cycle for dying mother

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:23:00 +0100

A Dundee man whose mother is dying of cancer will set off on a sponsored cycle run to raise money for Ninewells Hospital's cancer ward tomorrow.

Young golfers raise a hole lot of money for cancer research

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:13:00 +0100

Two Kinross teenagers have taken part in a golf challenge to raise cash for Cancer Research UK.

Help for Heroes dinner raises around £250,000

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:19:00 +0100

Around £250,000 has been raised for Help for Heroes thanks to a special charity dinner held at the Open Championship in St Andrews.

'Summit to Sea' challenge raises £2851

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:08:00 +0100

A remarkable cross-country expedition undertaken by two outdoor enthusiasts — one from Arbroath and the other from Portlethen — has raised £2001 for the forces' charity Help for Heroes and a further £850 for the RM Condor Woodlands Garden project.

Bereaved couple's charity golf event

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:20:00 +0100

A retired East Neuk couple is to host a charity golf tournament later this month in memory of their daughter who died just three days after being diagnosed with leukaemia.

Perth brothers bound for the Arctic Circle in the Scally Rally

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:40:00 +0100

Two Perth brothers are taking part in a "wacky race" to the Arctic Circle to raise hundreds of pounds for Cancer Research UK.

Charity book sale has been a real success story

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 09:18:00 +0100

A Kinross-shire business has proved the pen is mightier than the collection tin after fund-raising for a local children's charity topped the £10,000 mark.

Carnoustie tai chi class in record attempt

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:42:00 +0100

A Carnoustie tai chi class hopes to become world beaters later this month — all in aid of a cancer charity.

Open dinner to provide Help For Heroes

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:23:00 +0100

Following the penultimate day's play of the Open Championship on Saturday, 300 people will attend a dinner to raise funds for Help for Heroes. Featuring an auction of money-can't-buy items, the event looks set to raise a substantial six-figure sum to help injured servicemen and women. Jack McKeown talks to speaker and one of the UK's most highly decorated servicemen, Dundee-born Major General Gordon Messenger.

Bikers' spring fling revs up cash for Maggie's

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:38:00 +0100

The efforts of over 250 bikers from across Scotland have raised £4130.40 for Maggie's Centre in Dundee.

Recycled charity ride is a real trial

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:54:00 +0100

A student in the middle of a charity cycle from John O'Groats to Land's End stopped off in Dundee for a short break in his marathon task.

Hawkhill Harrier Ronald McIntosh says thanks

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:44:00 +0100

An inspirational man who had both legs amputated has raised over £1200 for two Ninewells-based centres.

Peter limbers up for re-cycling trip

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:22:00 +0100

A Dundee University design student and his recycled bike are set for an epic charity ride.

Jim Leishman strolling in the sweet sunshine with new shoes

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:03:00 +0100

Paolo Nutini may have made his name singing about new shoes — but it's hard to believe any Scot deserves a pair more than Dunfermline FC legend Jim Leishman.

Summit to Sea success for two Andys

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:53:00 +0100

Arbroath man Andy Jarret and his friend Andy Milne from Portlethen are enjoying some well-earned rest and recuperation after completing a remarkable Summit to Sea challenge and raising well over £2500 for forces charities.

Neurofest goes from strength to strength

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:51:00 +0100

A Dundee mum-of-three who survived a brain tumour has hailed the success of a charity music festival on Saturday which was organised to raise funds for the hospital ward that saved her life.

Race for Life runners create sea of pink

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:12:00 +0100

Visitors to Camperdown Park in Dundee were greeted by a sea of fluorescent pink as more than 3000 women limbered up for the 2010 Race for Life 5K event.

Charity challenge for Black Watch hero's mum

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:27:00 +0100

The bereaved mother of a Black Watch soldier killed in Afghanistan has conquered her crippling fear of heights during a terrifying charity challenge.

Tour de LDC charity cyclists stop off in Carnoustie

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:58:00 +0100

Drivers could have been forgiven for thinking two dozen riders from the Tour de France were taking a training run through Courier Country on Tuesday.

Virgin GB row team defeated by weather

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:11:00 +0100

A Dundee teacher and a Perth ex-serviceman attempting to win the first ever rowing race around Britain have been forced to quit after being battered by wind at Land's End.

'Undentable' army soldiers pass through Perthshire

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 09:11:39 +0100

Army officers devastated by a colleague's death in Afghanistan are in the midst of an epic fund-raising effort in his memory.

Sue Lawrence launches CHAS calendar

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:57:00 +0100

Cookery author and TV presenter Sue Lawrence whipped up support for the Children's Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) when she launched the charity's 2011 calendar.

Brave Dundee and Arbroath youngsters to receive awards from Alex Salmond

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:56:00 +0100

Four young people from Dundee and Arbroath are to be honoured for selfless acts of bravery.

Brave children's blockbuster treat from Dundee fund-raiser

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:23:00 +0100

Around 100 children who are battling cancer have enjoyed a trip to the cinema with their parents and guardians thanks to a Dundee fund-raiser.

Cancer Research UK supporter Elliot Melville is a right crawler

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:56:00 +0100

A Dundee University student got on his hands and knees to raise money for charity at the weekend.

Jim Leishman completes 80-mile charity walk

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:11:00 +0100

Jim Leishman and a team of around 40 volunteers completed an 80-mile charity fund-raiser that took in the Forth Road and Clackmannanshire bridges.

Dundee woman grateful for Asda worker's generosity

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 15:19:00 +0100

Supermarket home deliveries may be nothing new, but an 87-year-old woman has praised staff at one store for taking the concept a step further.

Jim Leishman sets off on his Dander for Mary

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 11:45:00 +0100

Dunfermline FC legend Jim Leishman has set off on an 80-mile walk to raise money for a charity set up in memory of his late wife.

Cancer Research UK laughing as rare Beano sells for £4264

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 09:24:00 +0100

A volunteer who spotted a rare comic among a pile of donated items in a Fife charity shop is celebrating after it raised more than £4000 for the charity.

Josie Philips' sailing challenge for Brain Tumour Research

Thu, 27 May 2010 15:22:00 +0100

When Josie Phillips (27) and her husband Roger sail their yacht Nordlys into Arbroath tomorrow, the marina won't be welcoming ordinary sailors.

Trio's 1000-mile motorbike trek for poppy appeal

Mon, 24 May 2010 21:54:00 +0100

Three Tayside Police officers are planning a 1000-mile, 24-hour charity motorbike trip around the UK.

Daredevils roped into completing Maggie's charity abseil

Mon, 24 May 2010 18:28:27 +0100

Some screamed as they jumped over the side, some sang and some maintained a dignified -- or should that be terrified -- silence.

Bikers make vroom for Maggie's Centre

Mon, 10 May 2010 14:42:00 +0100

Motorbikes of all shapes and sizes roared into Dundee at the weekend after taking part in a spring fling charity run.

Couple looking forward to fund-raising trek

Sat, 08 May 2010 17:03:00 +0100

The 200 miles or more of crossing Scotland coast to coast lies in wait for a host of outdoors enthusiasts this month — among them an Angus woman driven by a personal fund-raising mission.

Fife woman's epic scooter run to thank community flat

Fri, 07 May 2010 18:55:00 +0100

A Glenrothes woman aims to embark on a fund-raising journey with a difference — travelling from her home town to Kirkcaldy on a mobility scooter.

Dundee exhibition's fund-raising passes £10,000 mark

Thu, 06 May 2010 19:56:00 +0100

A charity art exhibition held in Dundee has raised more than £10,000 for cancer research.

Famous football faces club together for good cause

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:54:00 +0100

A host of well-known footballing faces have descended on west Fife for a charitable event.

Cycling soldiers put it on the line for BLESMA

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:58:00 +0100

They may be feeling the miles, but putting their bodies on the line is nothing new for the soldiers of The Black Watch.

Former soldier plans east coast charity cycle trek

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:45:00 +0100

An old soldier from Forfar is in training for an epic charity cycle ride to help the families of injured troops.

Dundee Concert for Haiti hits £16,000

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:52:55 +0100

The Dundee Concert For Haiti in February raised £16,000 for the earthquake-hit region, it has been revealed.

RNLI fund-raisers driven to fire up the Quattro

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 17:16:00 +0100

Edzell hotelier Gordon Craik and his friend Allan Jess are getting ready to 'fire up the Quattro' and head for Barcelona to raise money for the RNLI stations in Arbroath and Montrose.

Gym work helps keep families in shape

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:40:00 +0100

Members of a Dundee women's fitness club have presented food and clothing to a charity that helps young families cope with parenthood.

Ninewells nurse to go extra mile for cancer charity

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 10:41:00 +0100

A brave Balbeggie man is getting into shape before heading to London for his first marathon in aid of a children's charity next weekend.

Donated painting is prize lot for Scone auction

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 07:28:00 +0100

An anonymous donor has gifted a valuable painting to a charity event being held at Scone Palace this month.

St Andrews golf dinner to support war wounded

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 06:31:00 +0100

St Andrews is to support Britain's war wounded heroes as part of celebrations to mark the 150th Open Championship.

Recipes benefit Perth cook's favourite causes

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:58:00 +0100

Perth's answer to Delia Smith served up a slice of culinary cash to two local charities.

Dinner benefits Tayside cancer charity

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 18:17:00 +0100

A family touched by leukaemia has raised £5000 for Tayside Children with Cancer and Leukaemia with a charity dinner.

Theatre hosts auction for charity

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:27:00 +0100

The Byre Theatre in St Andrews will host its first auction on Saturday, Apil 17, with a car hire and items signed by TV stars among its lots.

Rare Beano means smiles all round at charity shop

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:25:00 +0100

A rare collectable edition of the Beano annual has been uncovered by an eagle-eyed volunteer at a Cancer Research UK shop in St Andrews.

Thrift venture takes off in Dundee

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:46:00 +0100

A hospice charity which took a "big gamble" by opening a second-hand shop in Dundee has raised over £70,000 from the venture in its first year.

Students lend paddle power to children's charity

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 06:43:00 +0100

A group of St Andrews University students have provided a financial boost for a national children's charity after completing a sponsored canoeing expedition.

Angus charity walker to hang up boots

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 18:01:00 +0100

An Angus man who has trekked thousands of miles for charity has finally been forced to hang up his walking boots.

Abertay IT gear set for Chernobyl

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:57:00 +0100

Abertay University is donating its outdated computing equipment to help school children affected by the aftermath of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.

Champion hits the road for cancer charity

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 08:48:00 +0100

Jockey Bob Champion wasn't expected to survive when he was diagnosed with cancer. Less than two years later he won the Grand National. Since then he's raised over £12 million for his cancer charity and is about to embark on a whirlwind tour of Britain. He tells Jack McKeown about the 60:60 Challenge.

Bikers in charity drive

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 08:39:00 +0100

More than 150 motorcycle enthusiasts revved up at the weekend in Dundee to act as Easter bunnies and raise money for charity.

£1m target for Ninewells palliative care unit

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 11:24:00 +0100

Fund-raisers are aiming for £1 million for a self-contained palliative care unit at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee.

Hard times for Angus horse haven

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 21:49:00 +0100

The harsh economic climate and big winter freeze have forced an Angus equine sanctuary into its most desperate situation since it was established more than 25 years ago.

Pensioner's charity trek

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:22:00 +0100

A Scots pensioner is to trek 45 kilometres in the baking Cyprus heat to honour the memory of his late wife.

Pair's Edinburgh to Morocco charity trek

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:10:00 +0100

Two ex-Dunfermline High School pupils will set off on a charity hitch-hike covering 1200 miles.

Cyclist roughing it on two-month trip

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 09:28:00 +0100

A hardy Dunning man is braving saddle sores and typical British spring weather to complete a mammoth cycling trip for charity.

Dundee teenager's family in donation

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:42:00 +0000

The family of a Dundee teenager who was given just hours to live after a horrific accident last year, have donated £1500 to the neurosurgery ward that helped him recover.

Dundee girl's Ben Nevis bikini mission

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:45:00 +0000

A daring Dundonian is set to swap traditional mountain gear for beachwear as she hits the charity heights by scaling Ben Nevis this summer.

'Chuggers' anger Perth locals

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:29:00 +0000

Calls have been made to ban "chuggers" from Perth High Street.

Family donate to Ninewells ward

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:51:01 +0000

A Dundee family this week forgot their own troubles to donate to ward 29 at Ninewells Hospital, where their 13-year-son is recovering from a serious injury connected to a heart complaint.

Sun shines on TCCL fund-raiser

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:21:52 +0000

The beer flows and the sun shines at an Oktoberfest-inspired charity event in St Andrews.

Monster effort to help Maggie's

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:54:00 +0000

Three local men who have been aided in their fight against cancer by Maggie's Centre at Ninewells Hospital are set to take part in a gruelling fundraising challenge alongside the head of the centre.

Kennels owner proves old saying wrong

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:43:00 +0000

Some say you should never work with children or animals. But Janet Beale has ignored that advice and, in partnership with children's charity Barnardo's, has taken on a youngster for work experience at her dog kennels.

I'm Spartacus -- if you say so

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:59:00 +0000

He is plain Dave Lennox now, but come April 1 a 29-year-old call handler could be answering to the name of Spartacus Kronos Iain Loki Gaius Achilles Newton Nicodemus Octavius Nasser.

Football shirt appeal fosters team spirit

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:53:00 +0000

A football shirt "amnesty" launched by Dundee restaurant and bar the Weavers Mill has netted some of its first jerseys.