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Anusha Thallada
A Wrexham’s Glydŵr University student is reaping the benefits of volunteering at a Chester charity shop. Anush Thallada, 28, originally from Telangana, Southern India, is studying her Masters in Business Administration while giving up her time at the Hope House Tŷ Gobaith store on Chester’s Frodsham Street.
Despite completing the two-month placement, she began volunteering as part of her studies. She has decided to stay on, giving one to three mornings of her week to help develop her skills.
“It’s such a different experience,” said Anusha. “I have learned many skills, such as communication, dealing with customers, networking, and making friends with the other staff.
If you or somebody you know could volunteer with Hope House Ty Gobaith, find your nearest branch at hopehouse.org.uk/find-a-shop. Alternatively, you can see hopehouse.org.uk/volunteer-with-us to sign up and learn more.
Wrexham Leadership Alliance
Business community members have come together to help develop the skills of local school pupils and benefit a children’s hospice charity uniquely.
In conjunction with Hope House Tŷ Gobaith, the Wrexham Leadership Alliance took part in a Dragons’ Lair event at Ysgol Bryn Alyn. The programme sees Year 10 pupils create, market and present a small business proposal to experienced leaders who listen to their pitch and give constructive feedback.
The business ideas will form part of the school’s summer fair. The profits from the stalls go directly to Hope House Tŷ Gobaith childrens hospices. It also forms a crucial part of the Welsh Baccalaureate qualification studied by pupils.
Schools across Wales can get involved, and local business people are always welcome to test their mettle as a Dragon. To learn more, visit hopehouse.org.uk/forms/dragons-lair-challenge-registration-form or contact the fundraising office on 01691 671 671.
High Sheriff
Volunteer gardeners at North Wales’ only children’s hospice were left reeling in shock recently when a potential new team member on work experience turned out to be someone very different.
Working covertly with fundraising and nursing staff at the hospice, the High Sheriff of Clwyd, Karen Farrell, secretly joined the team of gardeners to help out in the beautiful grounds for the morning. Whilst all the time knowing she was planning a swift change and a special presentation.
Throughout the morning, Karen conducted a perfect ruse with fundraiser Beverley Bradley. Karen got stuck in, weeding, pruning and turning over soil.
However, as the team sat down for their food at lunchtime, the High Sheriff disappeared briefly. Karen returned in full regalia to a shocked dining room to introduce her true self and present the gardening team with her first Volunteer Award.
Addressing the team, Karen said: “I’m actually the High Sheriff of Clwyd, a representative of the King. I’m here because I wanted my inaugural Volunteer Awards to go to some very special people in a very special place.
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