Central EnglandNews
News and updates from across every CLAPA region
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Fundraising: Community |
Sponsored Walks 2016
This year's Awareness Week runs from 7th-14th May, but Sponsored Walks take place during the entire month. Find your local Sponsored Walk and sign up here!
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Volunteering Opportunities |
CLAPA Branch Annual General Meetings
AGMs are a great way to learn more about your local CLAPA Branch and to put yourself forward to volunteer in any capacity. Find out where and when your Branch is holding their AGM here.
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Fundraising Stories | Fundraising: Community |
#NotQuiteFundraisingFriday: An Eggscellent Idea
SE Controls had a cracking time this weekend, doing some eggscellent fundraising and making some eggsquisite film references.
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Fundraising Stories | Fundraising: Community | Fundraising: Cycling |
#FundraisingFriday: Crossroads Truck & Bus Ltd and Hartshorne Motor Services Lt
With Spring just around the corner, wouldn’t it be just great to organise a fun day out of the office with your colleagues?
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Diagnosis | Research Advertisements |
Research: Expecting a baby with a cleft: Attachment, Mindfulness and self-compassion
A study is being conducted looking into the experiences of women expecting a baby. The study is for both women expecting a baby with a cleft lip and women who are expecting a baby without a cleft lip.
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Fundraising Stories | Fundraising: Cycling | Fundraising: Runs |
#FundraisingFriday: Rosie Biggs and the Aberdovey Bike Ride
This #FundraisingFriday we’d like to say a BIG thank you to the Aberdovey Bike Ride for donating £3,400 to CLAPA, and to Rosie Biggs who has signed up to take on the London Marathon in aid of CLAPA.
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CLAPA Appoints New CEO
CLAPA is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr David Stokes as its new Chief Executive, due to begin his new role on 3rd May 2016.
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West Midlands Branch Christmas Party!
Santa came to the West Midlands! A fabulous Christmas party was organised by the West Midlands Branch on 13th December. Over 100 people enjoyed face painting, soft play, Christmas games and of course a visit from Santa!
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Adult Issues | Appearance |
‘My Face’ – A new show on Channel 4
Channel 4 are putting together a new show with the help of Remarkable Television which is looking to build confidence and give tips and advice to people with a condition that affects their face. Whether you’re struggling with your self-esteem, brimming with confidence or feel somewhere in between, Remarkable Television would like to hear your story!
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Research Advertisements | Volunteering Opportunities |
Patient Reps Sought for NHS Group
The NHS is setting up a group to look at how specialised services (like cleft lip and palate) can be commissioned locally and centrally, and they are looking for patient reps to add their voices. Deadline: 8th February.