The old tunes are the best

Article Abstract:

Tacker and Friends, a senior citizens' band in Hartlepool, England, which plays at old people's homes and charity events won a Barclays Community Action Award. The money will replace old instruments. Two of the group used to play with the Hartlepool Silver Band, but only since they retired. Tacker and Friends play traditional jazz and get the old folk dancing. The Community Development Foundation received 1,972 applications for projects. The awards scheme is aimed at small, creative and innovative projects for social, economic or environmental benefit to the neighbourhood.

Finance, Achievements and awards, Community development, Jazz ensembles

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A community of fund-raising partners

Article Abstract:

The Prince's Trust, which encourages youngsters to carry out projects, formed 'Partners in Europe' in 1989 and co-operated with the French Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Belgian King Badouin Foundation to produce 'Europe - a Manual' to assist young people in contacting other Europeans with their craft, art, environmental and design projects. Liaison with charities and voluntary groups in Europe can be worthwhile, as indicated by the EC Directorate General's invitation to the Groundwork Trust to produce feasibility projects for other member states.

Europe, Donations, Charities

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Outings make Christmas last all year

Article Abstract:

The voluntary organisation Contact transports lonely, elderly people to monthly tea parties. Participants are often over 80, have home help and meals on wheels but live miles away from their children. Drivers are usually between 30 and 60 years old and sometimes become friendly enough with their passengers to visit them on other occasions as well. Hosts provide tea for 10-12 people on a Sunday afternoon once a year. There are 4,000 volunteers in 190 groups.

Demographic aspects, Volunteers

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