Hartlepool shines again : Charity exchange opens second shop after being swamped with donations
The Poolie Time Exchange team said it s been like playing Tetris trying to fit everything in
Volunteers at Poolie Time Empire in Hartlepool, set to open on June 21
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Hartlepool s community spirit shines again as the town s largest charity exchange is forced to open a second store to cope with people s generosity.
18 inspirational Hartlepool heroes who made a difference through Covid
Residents were invited to nominate individuals or groups who have made a significant difference during the pandemic
Some of the gifts received through the Middleton Grange Shopping Centre Giving Tree
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Special awards have been presented to people and organisations in Hartlepool for having made an outstanding contribution to others during the Covid pandemic.
Poolie Time Exchange branches into new site - supporting even more local businesses
The charitable organisation are providing more low-price business accommodation in the centre of town
Tom Cook and some of the Bovis house tenants, supported by the Poolie Time Exchange
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A child using a laptop computer. Campaigners are threatening legal action against the Government if it fails to step up its efforts to ensure all children can access remote education during the lockdown.
Ian Cawley, of Poolie Time Exchange, said: “Not every family has laptops and tablets. Some parents are struggling at home, they can’t get their kids online. Some are having to take their children into school because they can’t access online schooling.
Mr Cawley said they had received several requests for the equipment including from other local organisations that work in the community.
But he said they have had a reasonable response after appealing to supporters on social media and have received a number of devices.