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Daily Record
04-08-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
One Big Thank You 2025 raises thousands of pounds for Dumfries and Galloway's healthcare heroes
Jim McLelland spent 12 hours walking, running and jogging round Lochside Park in Castle Douglas on Sunday. Jim McLelland covered more than 30 miles on Saturday – without leaving a Castle Douglas park. And in the process, he's raised thousands of pounds for Dumfries and Galloway's healthcare heroes. The popular widower from Crossmichael held his One Big Thank You in Lochside Park once again, walking, running and jogging for 12 hours straight. He took on the task to replicate what staff at DGRI have to do in the space of a shift, raising money to be split between the Alexandra Unit at DGRI and staff support. Son Jay and pals Jane and David Whitelaw joined him for his 12 hour endurance challenge, with music, food stalls and other stands adding to the festival atmosphere. Jim, 72, said: 'I managed to do an extra mile this year, I got to 34.5 this year 'It was a good day, we had a bit of fun. You can't do any more than you can do. 'My son and Jane and David walked the whole distance with me. It was really enjoyable and they seemed to enjoy it too and hopefully they'll be up for it again next year. 'It's our hospital and we've got to do what we can for it. It belongs to every single one of us who lives in the region. 'If they want a hospital and don't want to complain too much about it, they've got to do something about it themselves.' Jim, well known as the organiser of the Dee Dip at Crossmichael and former publican at the village's Thistle Inn, started his fundraising last year in tribute to wife Ruth, who died at DGRI's Alexandra Unit in 2023. His first wife, Diane, died in the unit at the old hospital in 1994. Last year he raised more than £26,000 and he is still hoping to meet his ultimate goal of £100,000, with plans already being made for next year. He said: 'It's our 40th year of the Dee Dip next year and I'm trying to get people to get sponsorship sheets and do it for One Big Thank You so we can start the New Year with a big bang, then organise smaller events as we get through to the finale. 'I'm trying to get people to do a traybake, karaoke or a bingo night so they can put in money. 'We don't have a treasurer, chairman or secretary. You just put your money into the JustGiving page.' Donations can still be made online at JustGiving.
Daily Record
22-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Epic fundraiser to say thank you to Dumfries and Galloway's healthcare heroes
Jim McLelland's One Big Thank You is returning to Castle Douglas this weekend as he bids to walk, run and job for 12 hours straight. An epic fundraiser to say thank you to Dumfries and Galloway's healthcare heroes will take place this weekend. Jim McLelland will run, walk and jog round Lochside Park in Castle Douglas for 12 hours straight on Sunday. He'll set off at 6am and there will be fun for all the family from 11am until Jim finishes at 6pm. The 72-year-old from Crossmichael first held his One Big Thank You last year, raising £26,000 in the process to be split between the Alexandra Unit at DGRI and staff support. He said: 'The hospital belongs to all of us. If we do the right things, then the folk there get to see we appreciate what we do. 'We're short of nurses and doctors. Maybe if a doctor has the opportunity of two jobs, they'll look at Dumfries and Galloway and see everyone appreciates the hospital. 'It could be the difference between them coming and going somewhere else. 'I'd like to try to get people to sponsor bits and come on as partners through their businesses to help raise money. 'The folk from the NHS can see they're doing something for them and hopefully use their facilities.' Jim has taken on the challenge in tribute to wife Ruth, who died at DGRI's Alexandra Unit in 2023. Sunday's challenge is just days before she would have turned 68. His first wife Diane, died in the unit at the old hospital in 1994. People are welcome to keep Jim company and there will be a real festival atmosphere in the park. There will be plenty of live music, food and drink as well as bikes, cars and tractors to look at, along with lots of other entertainment. Jim reckons he has put up 300 posters across the region advertising what is happening - and his fame is growing. He said: 'In Gretna there must have been five people who recognised me from last year and when I was in Tesco in Lockerbie people said I'd been on TV. 'When I started, someone said it will take three years for folk to know what you're doing - maybe it will do and I'll have to go again next year.'
Daily Mirror
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
BBC comedy star lets slip 'huge twist' ahead of series return
Sian Gibson appeared on BBC's The One Show to chat about the new series of her comedy The Power of Parker with co-star Conleth Hill Sian Gibson appeared on The One Show on Monday, May 26 when she revealed a "huge twist" in the new season of her BBC comedy series The Power of Parker. The comedy star, known for her role in Peter Kay's Car Share, appeared with fellow actor Conleth Hill to dish out details about the second series. Set in 1990s Stockport, the show charts the chaotic life of Martin Parker (Hill), caught between his wife (Rosie Cavaliero) and his mistress (Kath). While talking about the new series, Conleth revealed to presenters Alex Jones and Roman Kemp that Martin has experienced a "huge fall from grace" with things being exacerbated by Kath. Sian couldn't help but chime in, saying: "Kath makes everything worse but there's lots of twists and turns and there's a huge twist in one of the episodes which means that Kath and Diane, her sister, played by lovely Rose Cavaliero, and Martin all have to work together." Alex quickly jump in with an "Oh no!" as Sian cheekily noted: "But we can't say what happens," reports the Express. Sian also let slip that despite Martin moving in with Kath, she's having second thoughts about their relationship, feeling he's "lost his sparkle". She suggests that Kath's plan to coax him back into work might just be the spark needed to ignite that lost twinkle. The show's setting in an electrical store tickled presenters Alex and Roman as show co-creator Sian revealed her fondness for such shops. She explained: "Do you remember in the olden days if you wanted a kettle you had to go to one shop for everything electrical, you couldn't shop around. It were magical, these places with everything there." The One Show returned on Monday after being bumped from its usual slot the previous Friday due to BBC reshuffling its schedule for The Chelsea Flower Show coverage; the programme is typically broadcast on weekdays at 7 pm on BBC One. The announcement of the change came during Thursday's episode when fill-in host Angellica Bell became emotional while paying tribute to a charitable individual during the One Big Thank You segment. The programme honoured Carole Hughes of Stamford who, alongside her husband Rob, established the charity Anna's Hope in memory of their daughter, Anna, who tragically passed away at three years old from a brain tumour. Only weeks after losing Anna, Carole and Rob set up the charity to fund specialist occupational, physical, and speech and language therapy for children affected by brain tumours. As a special gesture of appreciation for her tireless efforts, Angellica and Joanna Lumley granted Carole a memorable surprise by naming a flower after her daughter at The Chelsea Flower Show.
Daily Mirror
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
BBC The One Show's Angellica Bell emotional after touching guest tribute
The One Show host Angellica Bell fought back tears during the latest edition of the BBC programme The One Show host Angellica Bell fought back tears following a moving surprise on Thursday (22nd May). The latest broadcast saw Angellica and her colleague Roman Kemp go over some of the most recent UK news highlights. Midway through the programme, they introduced the One Big Thank You segment, in which the show gives a shout out to an individual doing remarkable work for their community. "All this week, I've been presenting the BBC Chelsea Flower Show coverage and this gave me the perfect opportunity to surprise someone truly special," Angellica began. The emotional highlight came when the show celebrated Carole Hughes from Stamford for her outstanding commitment to a brain tumour charity, reports the Express. Carole experienced a tragic loss in 2006 when her three-year-old daughter Anna died from a brain tumour after spending 15 months in hospital. Following the loss of Anna, Carole along with her husband Rob decided to fight for children facing similar battles. "We wanted to help make a difference for children like Anna, and we went back to the hospital and spoke to the surgeons and oncologists, asking, 'What do you need from us?'" Rob explained. Six weeks after Anna's death, Rob and Carole created the charity Anna's Hope in their daughter's honour. The charity raises funds for dedicated occupational, physical and speech and language therapies for children with brain tumours. In a heartfelt gesture of gratitude, Angellica and Joanna Lumley presented Carole with a flower named after Anna at The Chelsea Flower Show. Carole was visibly moved by the surprise, tearfully expressing: "This means so much to me." Angellica was also deeply touched after the segment aired, commenting: "So special." Joanna chimed in, saying: "It meant the world to us to be there when she got that flower called Anna Hughes." The touching segment also resonated with viewers, who took to X (formerly Twitter) to share their reactions. One person penned: "Oh, that's so lovely." Another echoed the sentiment, writing: "Aww that was so nice."
Wales Online
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
BBC The One Show star admits 'it meant so much' after emotional segment
BBC The One Show star admits 'it meant so much' after emotional segment The One Show presenter Angellica Bell was moved after a special surprise on Thursday The One Show presenter Angellica Bell fought back tears after a "special" surprise on Thursday (22nd May). During the most recent episode of the popular BBC show, Angellica and her co-host Roman Kemp discussed the latest news from around the UK. Midway through the programme, they introduced the One Big Thank You segment. Each week, this part of the show recognises someone who has gone above and beyond to assist others in their community. "All this week, I've been presenting the BBC Chelsea Flower Show coverage and this gave me the perfect opportunity to surprise someone truly special," Angellica started. This week, the show surprised Carole Hughes from Stamford, who has been tirelessly supporting a brain tumour charity, reports the Express. Angellica Bell was left emotional on The One Show Article continues below In 2006, Carole tragically lost her daughter, Anna, at just three years old to a brain tumour. After Anna passed away following 15 months in hospital, Carole and her husband Rob pledged to support other children and families facing a similar diagnosis. "We wanted to help make a difference for children like Anna, and we went back to the hospital and spoke to the surgeons and oncologists, asking, 'What do you need from us?'" Rob explained. Six weeks after Anna's death, Rob and Carole created the charity Anna's Hope in their daughter's honour. The charity raises funds for dedicated occupational, physical and speech and language therapies for children with brain tumours. Carole received a special surprise at The Chelsea Flower Show In a touching tribute, Angellica and Joanna Lumley surprised Carole at The Chelsea Flower Show with a flower named after Anna. Carole was moved to tears, saying: "This means so much to me." Angellica was also left visibly emotional after the segment aired, commenting: "So special." Joanna added: "It meant the world to us to be there when she got that flower called Anna Hughes." Viewers of the show were equally touched by the gesture. One person took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their feelings: "Oh, that's so lovely." Another viewer chimed in with: "Aww that was so nice." Article continues below The One Show airs weeknights on BBC One at 7pm
