A MAN who made it his mission to help military veterans throughout the UK is among the first of the nominees in the 2021 Dorset Hero Awards. Dave Wood set up Helping Homeless Veterans UK, a non-profit organisation with a goal to housing homeless veterans. The organisation was set up just months before the coronavirus pandemic began and has managed to rehome more than 100 veterans who were previously sleeping rough on the streets, with no start up funds. Dave, from Poole, has put his own money into the cause at a time when fundraising dried up as a result of the pandemic.
THE SEARCH for local superstars begins today with the official launch of the Hampshire Hero Awards. The Basingstoke Gazette, along with its sister Newsquest titles in the region are looking for those people in the county who deserve our thanks and recognition for all that they have done during the Covid-19 pandemic. There are a host of backers of the awards, including Principal Sponsor Utilita who told the Echo how they look forward to “shining a light on your inspirational stories.” The awards are divided into three categories: Medical Heroes, Emergency Heroes and Everyday Heroes. Bill Browne, on behalf of the organisers, said: “We know there are many people who have done extraordinary things to help others in these troubled times and we are looking to our readers to tell us all about them.
THE SEARCH for local superstars begins today with the official launch of the Dorset Hero Awards. The Dorset Echo along with its sister Newsquest titles in the region are looking for those people in the county who deserve our thanks and recognition for all that they have done during the Covid-19 pandemic. And anyone who nominates their “hero” stands the chance of winning a £100 shopping voucher prize. There are a host of backers of the awards, including Principal Sponsor Talbot Village Trust who told the Echo how important it was to “honour those who have made a significant difference to other people’s lives.”
Dorset Hero Awards: Search is on for your local superstar THE SEARCH for local superstars begins today with the official launch of the Dorset Hero Awards. The Bournemouth Echo along with its sister Newsquest titles in the region are looking for those people in the county who deserve our thanks and recognition for all that they have done during the Covid-19 pandemic. There are a host of backers of the awards, including Principal Sponsor Talbot Village Trust who told the Echo how important it was to “honour those who have made a significant difference to other people’s lives.” The awards are divided into three categories: Medical Heroes, Emergency Heroes and Everyday Heroes.
Hampshire Hero Awards THE SEARCH for local superstars begins today with the official launch of the Hampshire Hero Awards. The Hampshire Chronicle, along with its sister Newsquest titles in the region are looking for those people in the county who deserve our thanks and recognition for all that they have done during the Covid-19 pandemic. There are a host of backers of the awards, including principal sponsor Utilita who said they look forward to “shining a light on your inspirational stories.” The awards are divided into three categories: Medical Heroes, Emergency Heroes and Everyday Heroes. Bill Browne, on behalf of the organisers, said: “We know there are many people who have done extraordinary things to help others in these troubled times and we are looking to our readers to tell us all about them.