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Swanswell joins service users for special Birmingham football tournament

5/20/2013 9:42 AM EST - Swanswell

Swanswell’s team members and service users are joining forces this week to take part in a special football tournament celebrating recovery in Birmingham.
The national recovery charity, which wants to achieve a society free from problem alcohol and drug use, will join teams from organisations across the city for the five-a-side Power League tournament, organised by Changes UK, on Friday 24 May from 11am to...

Swanswell backs Government adviser’s legal highs warning

5/17/2013 7:25 AM EST - Swanswell

Swanswell’s backing a warning from the Government’s senior drugs adviser about the dangers of ‘legal highs’.
The national recovery charity, which wants to achieve a society free from problem alcohol and drug use, is responding to Professor Les Iversen’s concerns that the law is struggling to keep up with new synthetic drugs being created at a rate of more than one a week (reports the...

Having fun and raising money for charity at world’s largest Mascot Race

5/15/2013 5:00 AM EST - Foresters UK

This year’s eighth Mascot Gold Cup, held at Wetherby Races in April and once again sponsored by Foresters, the international financial services organisation, has been described as a “classic”.
Thought to be the world’s largest Mascot race, this is a fun and fund-raising event where people dress up in costumes and run the track at Wetherby races, jumping over fences and seeing who can cross the finishing line...

#1 Real Estate Broker in Los Angeles

5/14/2013 8:00 AM EST - PR LAB

Tami Pardee of Pardee Properties Ranked #1 Real Estate Broker in Los Angeles
#1 Real Estate Broker in Los Angeles

May 13, 2013, Los Angeles - Tami Pardee, the owner and principal broker of Pardee Properties in Venice, has been ranked the #1 real estate broker by sales volume in the city of Los Angeles, according to Brokermetrics, the leading analytical tool for brokers, agents and MLSs. A Venice resident for...

Snow-Camp Switches Boards

5/7/2013 7:20 AM EST - Heaven Publicity

When most of the snow has disappeared from the Alps, what does Snow-Camp do for fundraising? The answer to that question this summer is kitesurfing!

This September “The Big Charity Downwinder” hits the South Coast of England with Lewis Crathern, legendary professional kitesurfer leading the way. On the day, participants will join together to break a world record of the ‘largest parade of kitesurfers ever’. This...

New Date and Venue for Dragon Boat Festival

5/3/2013 8:31 AM EST - Shooting Star PR

News release

3rd May 2013
The dragon boat racing event which was scheduled to take place on Lincoln’s Brayford Pool this month has been moved to a new date.

The racing will now take place on Saturday 27th July at Activities Away off the A46 in South Hykeham.

Money raised at the event, which will also feature a barbecue, family entertainment, activities for children, live music and a pamper tent, will go to...

Support for employees key to tackling alcohol misuse at work

4/24/2013 6:26 AM EST - Swanswell

Support for employees is key to tackling alcohol misuse in the workplace says Swanswell, as a new finger-touch system is launched to detect drinking while at work.
The national recovery charity, which wants to achieve a society free from problem alcohol and drug use, is responding to reports that millions of workers could face routine alcohol testing through a device which measures blood alcohol content on the...

Swanswell awarded ‘Bronze Status’ by Investors in People

4/22/2013 7:34 AM EST - Swanswell

Swanswell’s commitment to developing its team members has been recognised after being awarded the ‘Bronze Standard’ by Investors in People.
The national recovery charity – which wants to achieve a society free from problem alcohol and drug use – was given the national accreditation following independent interviews with team members and an assessment of Swanswell’s work policies.

Swanswell was first recognised...

Light drinking during pregnancy study adds to mixed messaging, says Swanswell

4/17/2013 7:16 AM EST - Swanswell

Research suggesting that light drinking during pregnancy does not harm child behavioural or mental development only adds to the mixed messages around alcohol use, says Swanswell.
Research suggesting that light drinking during pregnancy does not harm child behavioural or mental development only adds to the mixed messages around alcohol use, says Swanswell.

The national recovery charity, which wants to achieve a...

Swanswell’s taking part in a page-turning idea to get people reading

4/15/2013 6:06 AM EST - Swanswell

Swanswell’s giving out dozens of free books to people affected by substance misuse, as part of an international campaign to celebrate books and encourage reading.
It’s World Book Night on 23 April and the national recovery charity, which wants to achieve a society free from problem alcohol and drug use, is joining in by giving clients the opportunity to read copies of famous books like Treasure Island and...

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