Charity news

FIVE members of Market Bosworth Rotary Club raised money for Womens Aid, Leicestershire, by cycling 300 kilometres (186 miles) each.

The team, pictured, led by Darrell Gillett and Brian Cox, passed the £3,000 target that they set themselves within a month.

Darrell said: “After completing the ride, we thought we might still need that little bit extra to reach our objective so we set up a stall in Bosworth market.

“That raised almost £300 on the day, taking us within a whisker of target.

“In fact, donations are still arriving.”

Womans Aid spokesman Toni Bentley said: “All donations received help the families that

arrive at our refuges, ensuring they are met with essential items, in a safe, welcoming and comfortable environment.

“Due to the Covid-19 situation, we are busier than ever.” gofundme.com/f/ the-cycle-for-womens-refuge

Fund-raising is taking place ahead of Macmillan Cancer Support’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning on Friday.

Melton group members Janet and Barry Gilchrist held a series of tea parties in their garden – four friends at a time – and have raised

£430.

Mary Fenton has organised events at Grimston Village Hall and already banked £580.

Christine Griffin held a lunch at her house for friends and raised

£60.

For more, see: macmillan.org.uk

MORE than £1 million in loose change has been donated to Cancer Research UK at Coinstar machines.

The milestone was reached this month and represents a partnership lasting 19 years.

In the East Midlands, more than £75,000 was contributed.

Charity spokesman Jane Redman said: “We are so grateful to Coinstar and everyone who has used its machines to donate.”