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BBC News
12-04-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Peterborough letter writing event for cancer patients
Residents are being encouraged to write to people with cancer to give them a Nursery in Peterborough, run by Nene Park Trust, is hosting two letter-writing workshops on Saturday and May 29 in support of the charity From Me to charity sends over 10,000 letters each year to cancer patients - at home and in hospital - to help ease feelings of loneliness and Kentish, trustee of From Me to You, said the letters give "the recipient a little lift to their mood on hard days" or offer them a "much-needed distraction from treatment". Ms Kentish added: "Cancer can be isolating and lonely. But, together, we can help reach and support people facing the disease and remind them that they are not alone."In some cases, they are a complete lifeline; providing a window to a world away from cancer."Our Donate A Letter programme is a special way for people to get involved in our work; writing a letter that can give joy, spread kindness - and really brighten someone's day."Events like this one are a great way for people to come together and enjoy being part of something that really makes a difference to the lives of cancer patients."As well as the letter-writing workshops - held between 11:00BST and 13:000 - there will be planting, craft activities and a sensory trail on offer. Nene Nursery said all stationery and refreshments were provided. Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
13-03-2025
- General
- BBC News
Peterborough project aims to empower youngsters through nature
A charity that looks after green spaces in Peterborough has been awarded a National Lottery grant to run a scheme empowering young people by connecting them with nature. Nene Park Trust (NPT), which manages seven sites in the city, has been given £160,000 for a two-year project offering workshops in gardening, conservation and wildlife aims to reach 500 people aged 11 to 25 through group sessions, by working with local wildlife, arts and community groups."The multi-partnership working will allow us to test, learn and share successful approaches to improved ways of working and enhanced outcomes," said Nicola Craven, head of development for NPT. Luke Payn, manager of Westraven Community Cafe and Garden, called it an "important project", adding that it would help young people with their personal Starkey from Peterborough-based Froglife, said the project could "create several new habitats that will help amphibians and other wildlife to thrive."The first session took place at a school last week, with further classes planned at the YMCA and Queen Katharine Academy in Walton. Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Peterborough Celebrates festival returns with nature theme
A city festival of culture and diversity will return this year with the theme "flutter of butterflies", in support of Celebrates, a free two-day event, will be held at Ferry Meadows on 17 and 18 May, organised by the Nene Park Trust (NPT).This year festival organisers have invited schools, community groups and individuals to take part in a special display to be showcased at the butterflies will be created with recycled plastic bottles and paint with participants free to chose their pattern and shape. NPT is holding a drop-in workshop at Ferry Meadows on 11 April to guide participants on how the butterflies can be trust has also requested donations of plastic bottles for the project which can be dropped off at the park's visitor year about 20, 000 people attended the arts and culture festival themed a 'love letter' to the keeping with the theme, 2,000 paper hearts were created by schools and community groups across Peterborough in an installation called "Community Heart". Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Landmark sculpture to be restored after appeal
The restoration of a wooden landmark will begin this month after a £3,000 appeal target was met. A call for help was made to restore the Peterborough Arch at Thorpe Meadows when a condition inspection in 2022 showed the sculpture had extensive damage. The 4m (13ft) high artwork, carved from iroko wood, had to be removed for safety reasons. Restoration costs will total £50,000, but grants to the Nene Park Trust from the Henry Moore Foundation and The National Lottery Heritage Fund meant only an additional £3,000 needed to be raised. The Save Peterborough Arch fund reached its appeal target after it received a £1,000 donation last week. The money will go towards restoration works, as well the maintenance and development of the city's entire Sculpture Collection. Sharing the news on Facebook, a spokesperson from the trust said: "Restoration work will begin this month and we hope to see this very special Peterborough landmark back in its rightful place, overlooking Longthorpe Parkway very soon." The Arch was commissioned by the Peterborough Development Corporation in the 1980s and created by artist Lee Grandjean. Mr Grandjean, who was deputy head of sculpture at London's Royal College of Art, chose the site to align the sculpture with the city centre and the cathedral. Matthew Bradbury, chief executive of the trust, previously described the Nene Park Trust "as guardians of the Peterborough Sculpture Collection". He added it had "an important role to play in restoring and preserving our city's cultural heritage for future generations". Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Campaign launched to save 'iconic' arch sculpture Landmark sculpture removed for urgent repairs Park upgrades pave way for new activity centre Nene Park Trust
BBC News
07-02-2025
- General
- BBC News
Landmark Peterborough Arch to be restored after successful appeal
The restoration of a wooden landmark will begin this month after a £3,000 appeal target was met. A call for help was made to restore the Peterborough Arch at Thorpe Meadows when a condition inspection in 2022 showed the sculpture had extensive 4m (13ft) high artwork, carved from iroko wood, had to be removed for safety reasons. Restoration costs will total £50,000, but grants to the Nene Park Trust from the Henry Moore Foundation and The National Lottery Heritage Fund meant only an additional £3,000 needed to be raised. The Save Peterborough Arch fund reached its appeal target after it received a £1,000 donation last week. The money will go towards restoration works, as well the maintenance and development of the city's entire Sculpture the news on Facebook, a spokesperson from the trust said: "Restoration work will begin this month and we hope to see this very special Peterborough landmark back in its rightful place, overlooking Longthorpe Parkway very soon."The Arch was commissioned by the Peterborough Development Corporation in the 1980s and created by artist Lee Grandjean, who was deputy head of sculpture at London's Royal College of Art, chose the site to align the sculpture with the city centre and the Bradbury, chief executive of the trust, previously described the Nene Park Trust "as guardians of the Peterborough Sculpture Collection".He added it had "an important role to play in restoring and preserving our city's cultural heritage for future generations". Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
