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Local hairdresser raises £2,670 with 24 hour cutathon and cyclathon for Cobalt
Haircuts were on offer for night owls and early birds as Head Stylist, Ryan Fortey, at hair salon Head Kandy based in Gloucester Docks held a 24 hour cutathon in aid of Cobalt. From 9am Saturday 22 May to 9am Sunday 23 May, customers were able … Read more
Spot the Easter Bunny
We are launching a Virtual Easter Hunt to replace the Great Easter Egg Trail usually held in Sandford Park. The hunt can be played at home, giving families a chance to be active and creative, seeking items, solving puzzles, and designing their … Read more
Supporters help raise over £35,000 to fund new blood analysis service
Supporters of Cobalt took part in The Big Give Christmas Challenge – a national campaign of ‘match-giving’ to charity and raised over £35,000 in just 1 week. Donations to Cobalt through The Big Give website were matched by the Clive and Sylvia … Read more
Cobalt launch appeal to improve treatment pathway for cancer patients
Patients will have faster access to their CT and MRI scan, following a fundraising campaign by Cobalt. Many patients require blood test prior to having their CT or MRI scan. This can mean they have to go to their GP or hospital to have a blood … Read more
Cobalt opens gardens virtually
We are launching a virtual version of our popular open garden scheme. Visitors to our website can tour a series of gardens including Highnam Court, Stowell Park and Quenington as well as a number of supporters’ gardens. Open gardens normally … Read more
Yoga and mindfulness event to be held for Cobalt
Yoga and mindfulness classes will be taken by professional teachers as part of an event for Cobalt. The fundraising event will be held during Mental Health Awareness Week on Wednesday 20th May at Brockworth Community Centre in Gloucester from … Read more
Beautiful private estate gardens open for Cobalt
The stunning estate of Stowell Park in the heart of the Cotswolds will open its gates for a fundraising event on Sunday 14 July in aid of Cobalt. Visitors can take in the spectacular views and delightful terraced gardens. The garden opens from … Read more
Challenge to inflate Charity fund
An exciting ‘Inflatable 5k’ event is coming to Cheltenham and we can’t wait to welcome people to join our team. The 5km inflatable obstacle course is coming to Cheltenham Racecourse on Saturday 14 September at 9.00am. The course is set out … Read more
Spring is in the air for our plant sale
Spring will be in the air on Saturday 4 May when we invite green fingered supporters to buy great value quality plants at our annual sale held at our headquarters in Cheltenham. The ever popular plant sale is kindly supported by Greenway … Read more
Rare Plant Fair to celebrate 25th anniversary with a spring open garden for Cobalt
The 2019 programme of Rare Plant Fairs, marking 25 years of shows, is in full swing. On Sunday 14 April, the stunning private gardens of The Old Rectory, Quenington near Cirencester will be opened as part of the programme from 11.00am to 4.00pm. … Read more