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Funeral arrangements for Gareth Perrins-Seedhouse

Posted on July 24, 2014 by

Following my post a few days ago where I shared the awful news that Gareth Perrins-Seedhouse had passed away, I received a lovely and very kind email from Mick Roseblade, a close friend of the family, who’s also asked me to publicise the arrangements for Gareth’s funeral.
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On the loss of a great, great man

Posted on July 20, 2014 by

It is with great sadness and a large degree of personal grief that I must share the tragic news that Brownhills lad, Walsall Council Parks guy and top fundraiser Gareth Perrins-Seedhouse yesterday passed away following a tenacious and long fight with cancer.
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All aboard!

Posted on August 16, 2013 by

Just over 12 months ago, readers may recall I published an appeal for folk to help the 1st Walsall Wood Scout Group raise funds for a new minibus, to enable the gang to broaden their horizons and arrange more trips away – well, in seems they’ve cracked it, and have now received their new vehicle, and what’s more, they’re offering it for the use of other community groups in the area.
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Chasewater Transport Show saved!

Posted on March 10, 2013 by

The Chasewater Transport Show – the annual event I plug here relentlessly every year – seemed to be in doubt back at the end of January, after major sponsors pulled out. A search for new ones ensued, and Helen Borton, the organiser, has worked hard to locate commercial partners to support this wonderful event.

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Chasewater Transport Show – future uncertain

Posted on January 20, 2013 by

Worrying news reaches me regarding one of my favourite annual events at Chasewater. Helen Borton, organiser of the brilliant, and very well attended annual Chasewater Transport Show has announced that two of the show’s sponsors have pulled out, leaving her in the lurch, and without replacement sponsors, the show just cannot go ahead.
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Scouting for assistance

Posted on July 20, 2012 by

I have been contacted by the Group Leader of 1st Walsall Wood Scout Group, friend of the blog Lee Bragginton, who needs some help raising money for a minibus for the group. This is a fine aim for a great … Continue reading →

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A thank you, from me and a very great man

Posted on June 26, 2012 by

Readers will remember that last week, I appealed for donations on behalf of Gareth Perrins-Seedhouse, a fellow Brownhills lad who, despite fighting cancer, is undertaking the Shenstone Fun Run next Sunday, 1st July 2012. It seems that Gareth’s story and … Continue reading →

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A great man needs our support…

Posted on June 21, 2012 by

I’ve been contacted by council officer, good friend and fellow Walsall Blogger Kate Goodall, who’s asked me to put the word out for a colleague and Brownhillian who’s raising money for the Young Person’s Cancer Unit at the Queen Elizabeth … Continue reading →

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Local cycling charity seeks sponsorship

Posted on March 13, 2012 by

I’d like to draw reader’s attention to the a very worthwhile event. The following article was written by wonderful fellow local blogger Stuart ‘The Edditer’ Williams, of The Bloxwich Telegraph, and I think it deserves wider exposure. It’s a great cause, … Continue reading →

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