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88 year old Betty taking to the skies for Cobalt
At 88 years of age, Elizabeth Bromage who lives in a retirement home in Cheltenham will become Britain’s oldest female wing walker, taking to the skies for local medical charity Cobalt. On Tuesday 6 June at 3pm Betty will take off from … Read more
Pals’ coast to coast adventure for Cobalt
Six friends will set out on a cycling adventure on 22 June to support local medical charity Cobalt. Over 6 days Giles, Andy, Sam, Ben and Noel will cycle over 230 miles climbing the equivalent of Everest while crossing three national parks. The … Read more
Green fingered gardening fans in for a treat with charity plant sale
Green fingered gardening fans will be in for a treat when Cobalt invite supporters to their annual plant sale on Saturday 13 May. The sale kindly supported by local nursery Greenway in Shurdington will see keen gardeners able to choose from a … Read more
Local hairdresser holds 24 hour cutathon for Cobalt
Haircuts will soon be on offer for night owls and early birds as Head Stylist Ryan Fortey at hair salon Head Kandy based in Gloucester Docks holds a 24 hour cutathon in aid of Cobalt. From 9am Monday 15 May to 9am Tuesday 16 May, customers will … Read more
Cobalt celebrate the dedication of two volunteers whose support spans over three decades.
Richard Hardwick and John Perkins from Woodchester and Nailsworth Support Group were specially recognised for the thirty years of support they have given to the charity. Kirsty Bradbury, Fundraising Engagement Officer, Cobalt said ‘Cobalt … Read more
Cobalt thanks volunteers
Cobalt joined forces with Manor by the Lake to recognise and celebrate the amazing efforts and dedication of their volunteers. Manor by the Lake kindly donated the venue and afternoon tea for 100 volunteers, and provided a talk and tour around … Read more
Cobalt team up with local special needs school to offer work experience
Students from Milestone School in Gloucester visited local charity Cobalt for a taste of what it’s like to work in fundraising. Students joined the Charity’s volunteer card groups and helped to sort donated greetings cards ready for upcycling. … Read more
Cobalt welcome in spring with a themed event
Cobalt are holding a family friendly day in spring kicking off a series of seasonal events this year. The spring event takes place on Saturday 11 March at the Charity’s offices at Linton House, Thirlestaine Road, Cheltenham from 11.00am to … Read more
Cobalt celebrate 30 year partnership with a £13,000 donation
Long standing supporters of Cobalt thanked Nailsworth and Woodchester Support Group for a cheque totaling over £13,000 this week. The supporter group is led by organisers John Perkins and Richard Hardwick who have been raising money for Cobalt … Read more
Local charity team up with waste collection service to save Christmas cards from household waste
Cobalt and Cheltenham based waste collection service Printwaste have teamed up to help people recycle their cards after Christmas. Read more