Fundraising news

Get involved in a coffee morning and raise funds

Published: 11 November 2009

The Reading and Wokingham branches of Alzheimer's Society will be holiding a coffee morning on Saturday 28 November.

Alzheimer's Society in association with Arrow Films and the ADGS are very proud to present the Charity Premiere of Yojiro Takita's 'Departures'

Published: 11 November 2009

Get your tickets to the charity premiere of Academy Award Winner of Best Foreign Language Film 2009 'Departures' with proceeds coming to Alzheimer's Society.

Credit Suisse select Alzheimer's Society as their Charity of the Year 2010

Published: 4 November 2009

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Credit Suisse employees have selected us to be their Charity of the Year 2010.

Swishing for charity - the recessionista's dream

Published: 30 October 2009

Catriona Lonie is raising money for her Alzheimer's Society Cycle Cuba challenge by holding an exclusive swishing event (swapping clothes) in the heart of Mayfair.

GMTV resident doctor drives Alzheimer's Society stars over the finish line at Bupa Great South Run

Published: 28 October 2009

GMTV’s Doctor Hilary Jones and actor and comedian Hugh Dennis, headed to Portsmouth to champion the rights of people with dementia and run for Alzheimer’s Society in the Bupa Great South Run.

easyJet passengers raise over £420,000 in 3 months for Alzheimer’s Society

Published: 27 October 2009

Alzheimer’s Society is pleased to announce that easyJet and its passengers have raised over £420,000 to help the charity fight dementia.

Help us win Nationwide's charity of the year vote

Published: 26 October 2009

We are one of five shortlisted charities for Nationwide’s charity of the year staff vote and we need as many votes as possible from their employees.

Tara Flynn lends her support to Alzheimer's Society by running the ING New York City Marathon

Published: 20 October 2009

Irish actress and comedian, Tara Flynn, will be making an appearance on Broadway next month - taking part in the ING New York City Marathon to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society.

New fundraising volunteer for the Spelthorne Branch

Published: 17 October 2009

Charlie Brown the recently recruited fundraising volunteer on his first assignment at Tesco, Brooklands, Weybridge on a sunny Saturday afternoon in October.

Photography exhibition in aid of Alzheimer's Society

Published: 16 October 2009

Sam Johnson, a photographer from Bedfordshire, is exhibiting photographs from his collection 'There are no memories of you here' with proceeds coming to Alzheimer's Society.

KPMG sets sights on £1 million for Alzheimer’s Society

Published: 14 October 2009

Nearly half a million pounds raised in first year of the two year relationship.

Lawnet celebrate 20 years of fundraising for Alzheimer's Society

Published: 9 October 2009

9 October saw LawNet hold its annual dinner, in Newport South Wales at which a cheque for £24,144 was presented to Helen Lloyd, Community Fundraiser for South Wales.

Platinum selling artist Rick Guard swings by local Singing for Brain celebration

Published: 2 October 2009

On Tuesday 6th October, contemporary jazz singer, Rick Guard will be the guest of honour at a special session of Singing for the Brain in Exeter.

World Alzheimer’s Day commemorated with Evensong Service and Balloon Release at Guildford Cathedral

Published: 2 October 2009

Alzheimer's Society branches in Surrey were delighted to welcome Hannah Gordon, the Countess of Onslow President of Alzheimer's Research Trust.

Peggy Lomas sponsored swim raises £2560!

Published: 1 October 2009

October saw West midlands Community Fundraiser Ray Nash, collect a Cheque from supporter Peggy Lomas who did a sponsored swim and raised £2560 for the Society.

British Motorcycle Preservation Society members raise a fantastic £1273.44 for Alzheimer's Society

Published: 1 October 2009

A huge thank you to the British Motorcycle Preservation Society members for raising a fantastic £1273.44 for the Alzheimer's Society during the last twelve months.

David Van Day tours the country with sing-a-long to help people with dementia

Published: 24 September 2009

David Van Day, one of our celebrity supporters, appeared in The Sun today encouraging singing to help people with dementia.

Big thanks to everyone who took part in an Alzheimer's Society event this weekend

Published: 22 September 2009

We had a huge number of supporters turn out this weekend for a variety of events and challenges happening across the country. It was amazing to have all your support. Thank you for getting involved.

Alzheimer's Society fans flock to Facebook

Published: 22 September 2009

Alzheimer's Society is proud to announce that we recently passed the 5,000 fan mark on our Facebook page.

Harley Davidson "Forget Me Not Ride" for South East Memory Walk

Published: 20 September 2009

The Surrey Chapter of the Harley Davidsons rode into Godstone to support the South East Memory Walk which raised nearly £6,000.

Celebrities put their walking boots on to take part in our Memory Walk

Published: 18 September 2009

This weekend a host of celebrities will be taking part in our flagship fundraiser, Memory Walk, to help us in our fight against dementia.

Celebrity support at the Great North Run in aid of Alzheimer's Society

Published: 15 September 2009

2009 Apprentice winner Yasmina Siadatan and actress Sian Reeves together with cast members from BBC Three’s 'the Lunch Monkeys' are all heading up to Newcastle to run in Bupa Great North Run.

Football fundraisers travel the UK to raise money for Alzheimer's Society

Published: 10 September 2009

Gary Cooper is the man behind the inventive fundraising idea to raise money for football grass roots clubs as well as Alzheimer's Society.

Land's End to John O' Groats 2009 (LEJOG)

Published: 1 September 2009

After more than a year of planning, training and fundraising, with 12 days of cycling from Lands End to John-O-Groats the team handed over cheques totaling £22,504.

Join David Van Day for a charity Sing-a-Long

Published: 27 August 2009

David Van Day, one of our celebrity supporters, is performing in a Sing-a-long at the Thameside theatre in Thurrock. The sing-a-long features wartime songs and classic musical hits.

easyJet pledges to raise 'a million for a million' to help people with dementia

Published: 1 July 2009

Budget airline easyJet today pledged to raise a million pounds to support the one million people who will develop dementia in the next ten years.

Alzheimer's Society puts best foot forward with Dunwoody

Published: 26 June 2009

Today (26 June), Alzheimer’s Society representatives and sports personality Micky Quinn will join Richard Dunwoody, in his quest to walk 1,000 miles in 1,000 hours.

Gigging for charity - Trouble with Tuesday band performing in Milton Keynes

Published: 12 June 2009

Back in February we brought you the story of indie pop rock band, Trouble with Tuesday, who were looking to secure a venue for a gig in support of Alzheimer's Society.

£400,000 birthday boost for Alzheimer's Society

Published: 10 June 2009

Britannia wrapped up its best ever charity fundraising year with a £400,000 birthday boost to Alzheimer's Society.

Swishing for charity - a unique shopping experience

Published: 9 June 2009

Swishing is the hottest fashion trend where you swap clothing items for an instant update to your wardrobe. Don't miss your chance to attend a charity swishing event tonight in London from 5.30pm

Alzheimer's Society wins 'Fundraising Charity of the Year'

Published: 9 June 2009

We are pleased to announce that we have won Professional Fundraising's 'Charity of the Year' award.

Take part in our Memory Walk and fight dementia every step of the way

Published: 1 June 2009

Help us make Memory Walk 2009 our biggest and best by registering today on our newly launched Memory Walk microsite memorywalk.org.uk

Actress Sian Reeves supporting Alzheimer's Society by running the Bupa Great North Run

Published: 28 May 2009

Former Cutting It and EastEnders' star, Sian Reeves, announced live on air today on ITV1's This Morning programme, that she will be running the Bupa Great North Run on 20 September 2009.

Host of celebs join record breaking number of Alzheimer's Society runners in Bupa London 10,000

Published: 26 May 2009

What do a daytime TV presenter, celebrity hairdresser, film star and Hollyoak’s actor have in common?

David Van Day flies in for charity tea party

Published: 26 May 2009

I’m a Celebrity: Get Me out of Here! star David Van Day swapped jungle bugs and snakes for mugs and cakes to raise vital funds and awareness for people with dementia and their carers.

Get paddling for Alzheimer's Society!

Published: 18 May 2009

Paddle the 18 miles of the Mersey Canoe Trail from Stockport to Carrington as a sponsored challenge or day out in the sun on Sunday 7 June.

Gladiator proves he's smarter than a ten year old

Published: 15 May 2009

Nick Aldis, aka Oblivion in the Sky1 series Gladiators, has shown that he has brains as well as brawn.

Jockey to walk the line for Alzheimer's Society

Published: 7 May 2009

Richard Dunwoody, one of Britain’s most successful and well known jockeys, will this month set off on his adventures to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society and a number of other charities.

21 days, 450 miles: daughter's horse ride in memory of late father

Published: 5 May 2009

Sam John, from the Borders in Scotland, is organising a horse ride in memory of her late father, Barrie John.

Oneplanet Adventure raise £5000!

Published: 1 May 2009

The Directors of Oneplanet Adventure in Coed Llandegla Forest, North Wales, pedalled their way around Britain in the space of a week to raise money for Alzheimer's Society in May 2009.

Dementia play makes its debut in London's West End

Published: 27 April 2009

Becca Stevenson, whose dad John has Alzheimer's, is starring in a play about dementia called 'For Once I Was' at the Tristan Bates Theatre in Covent Garden, London.

Elaine Moody joins Stampeder team to run Flora London Marathon

Published: 22 April 2009

At 9.45am on Sunday 26 April a team of over 320 runners will be representing Alzheimer’s Society in the Flora London Marathon 2009, which has become the largest annual fundraising event in the world.

We have been shortlisted for Lockton's Charity of the Year

Published: 21 April 2009

We are very excited to announce that we have been shortlisted to be Lockton's next Charity of the Year.

Gladiator takes on general knowledge challenge for Alzheimer's Society

Published: 20 April 2009

Nick Aldis, aka Oblivion in the Sky1 series Gladiators, is set to prove that he has brains as well as brawn.

Don't miss a VIP champagne reception supporting Alzheimer's Society

Published: 16 April 2009

Luxury womenswear brand L.K. Bennett is supporting Alzheimer's Society with a special VIP evening at their flagship store in Mayfair.

Malcolm Pointon's music to feature in a Musician's Benevolent Fund concert

Published: 9 April 2009

Barbara Pointon and her husband Malcolm, allowed film-maker Paul Watson to film them after Malcolm was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. The result was: Malcolm and Barbara - Love's Farewell.

Daily Mirror 3am girl running marathon for Alzheimer's Society

Published: 8 April 2009

Clemmie, a Daily Mirror 3am girl who reports on the latest celebrity gossip, is causing gossip herself by running the London Marathon in aid of us.

LawNet celebrates 20 years with fundraising challenge

Published: 6 April 2009

LawNet, who offer legal assistance to our supporters, are hoping to raise £20,000 for us in honour of celebrating their 20th anniversary.

Stars of stage and screen jog memories for Alzheimer’s Society at the Bupa London 10,000

Published: 31 March 2009

Ruth Langsford, TV presenter, Ashley Lilley, actress (Ali in the film Mamma Mia!), and Tania Bryer, TV presenter and writer, are championing the rights of people with dementia.

Organise a tea party and help fight dementia

Published: 20 March 2009

Home Farmer magazine are asking their readers to hold Victorian Tea Parties to raise vital funds for Alzheimer’s Society.

Calling all marketeers! Get involved in the first marketing charity triathlon

Published: 18 March 2009

Marketing magazine has teamed up with The Contact Group, Human Race and the MCCA to organise a triathlon, with proceeds coming to Alzheimer's Society.

Justgiving celebrates one millionth fundraising page with Alzheimer's Society

Published: 10 March 2009

Justgiving is celebrating the creation of its one millionth fundraising page. In the 8 years since Justgiving launched its website, 6.7m users have helped raise £384m for over 6,000 charities.

Gigging for charity - help a good cause

Published: 23 February 2009

Trouble With Tuesday, an indy pop rock band from Hertfordshire, are gigging for charity and need your help to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society.

Kilimanjaro group make it to the top despite rain, snow and sleet

Published: 9 February 2009

The latest group to summit Mount Kilimanjaro for Alzheimer's Society are now safely back home after an incredibly tough challenge due to bad weather conditions.

We Take Off With easyJet!

Published: 30 January 2009

Alzheimer’s Society and Alzheimer Scotland are thrilled to announce that easyJet staff have voted for them to be their new charity partner for 2009.

Enjoy your lunch and help a good cause

Published: 23 January 2009

River Café, a beautiful restaurant by the River Thames in Hammersmith, is promoting a winter set lunch menu with proceeds supporting the Hammersmith and Fulham branch of Alzheimer's Society.

Bernie Nolan joins the Bupa Great Run Series

Published: 22 January 2009

Singer and actor Bernie Nolan has confirmed that she is joining the Bupa Great South Run to raise money for the Society. The 10-mile marathon will take place in Portsmouth on the 25 October 2009.

Prospective MP makes a splash for Alzheimer's Society

Published: 19 January 2009

Robert Halfon (prospective parliamentary candidate (PPS) for Harlow, Nazeing, Roydon and Sheering) has arranged to do a second sponsored swim in aid of our Harlow branch.

What will inspire you to run the Marathon?

Published: 14 January 2009

Abi Slater, Head of Marketing at Metro newspaper, was inspired to run the London Marathon a few years ago when, for the first time,she went to cheer on the crowd and found the atmosphere electrifying.

Bond star Britt supports Alzheimer's Society at launch of Bupa Great Manchester Run

Published: 8 January 2009

Actress and international celebrity, Britt Ekland, is championing the rights of people with dementia today by supporting us at the launch of the Bupa Great Manchester Run.

Sally Lindsay helps Alzheimer's Society by winning Celebrity Mastermind

Published: 5 January 2009

Sally Lindsay, actress and Alzheimer’s Society ambassador wins Celebrity Mastermind raising money for Alzheimer’s Society (Manchester Branch).

Lynda Bellingham drops into Plymstock to spread some Christmas cheer

Published: 15 December 2008

Actress and Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador Lynda Bellingham visited Alzheimer's Society Drop-In service in Plymstock last week.

Biff, Baff, Boff! David Van Day returns from the jungle with dollars for dementia

Published: 10 December 2008

He may have cut a controversial figure in the jungle but his appearance on the popular reality show, I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, has resulted in much needed funds to help people with dementia.

Sally Lindsay to face Mastermind challenge in aid of Alzheimer's Society

Published: 8 December 2008

Society Ambassador and actress Sally Lindsay will come face to face with John Humphrys this Christmas when she settles herself into the famous black chair on BBC’s Celebrity Mastermind.

Alzheimer's Society chosen as Daily Mail's charity for Christmas appeal

Published: 2 December 2008

Alzheimer's Society has been chosen as the Daily Mail's charity for its Christmas Appeal, which will run from today (2 December), in the run up to Christmas.

Sir Cliff Richard talks about his mother's dementia on Songs of Praise

Published: 1 December 2008

Sir Cliff Richard will talk about his experiences of his mother's dementia on Songs of Praise on Sunday 7 December.

The man that dressed Marilyn Monroe exhibition raising funds for Alzheimer's Society

Published: 24 November 2008

William Travilla was the man that dressed Marilyn Monroe. An exhibition in his honour showcasing the stunning dresses Marilyn wore is now open in London.

Alzheimer's Society shortlisted for Morrisons' Charity of the Year 2009

Published: 18 November 2008

We are delighted to have been shortlisted for Morrisons' Charity of the Year 2009.

Britannia staff showcase their talent and creativity in aid of Alzheimer's Society

Published: 18 November 2008

Britannia Building Society, one of our corporate partners, raised an impressive £1,000 at a recent charity talent show.

Alzheimer's Society selected as charity of choice for BUPA Great Runs 2009

Published: 17 October 2008

Alzheimer’s Society is hugely excited to have been chosen, along with Alzheimer Scotland, as the official charity for the 2009 Bupa Great Runs series.

Biggest team ever in the Bupa Great North Run

Published: 10 October 2008

Thank you to all 680 Alzheimer's Society runners who took to the streets and clocked up 13.1 miles to complete the Bupa Great North Run 2008.

Alzheimer's Society are delighted to announce partnership with KPMG

Published: 23 September 2008

Thank you to everyone who voted for us!Over 6,000 (55 percent) of KPMG’s staff and partners voted in the People Charity election this summer.

Ruth Langsford steps out for Alzheimer's

Published: 8 September 2008

ITV presenter Ruth Langsford leapt off This Morning’s sofa and strolled out to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society at the Adidas Women’s 5K in Hyde Park yesterday, 7 September 2008.

Do you work for KPMG? Or know anyone who does?

Published: 19 August 2008

Alzheimer’s Society has been shortlisted to be KPMG’s next Charity of the Year. It’s a huge opportunity, which could raise over £750,000 for the Society.

Great British Duck Race

Published: 14 July 2008

Here's your chance to win £10,000 whilst helping the Alzheimer's Society raise money to care for people today and to find a cure for tomorrow!

Brit Bear paws in pounds for people with dementia

Published: 7 July 2008

The pounds will be pawing in for a teddy bear parading through the North of England to raise essential funds for people with dementia and their carers.

Apprentice-Style Challenge for Property Professionals

Published: 7 July 2008

An apprentice style challenge will take the property world by storm as North London takes on South London to drum up funds for people with dementia and their carers on Tuesday 8 July.

Moorhouse Consulting compete in third charity 'Bike Ride' for Alzheimer's Society

Published: 16 June 2008

A team of management consultants hope to raise £15K for Alzheimer's Society this summer.

Alzheimer's Society wins Liverpool's Lord Mayor's Parade

Published: 12 June 2008

Over the weekend record crowds gathered in Liverpool city centre for the Lord Mayor’s Parade.

Jump in July

Published: 4 June 2008

For a thrilling Dementia Awareness Week experience why not parachute jump in July for Alzheimer's Society?

Celebrate Volunteers' Week

Published: 3 June 2008

All this week (1 to 7 June) UK organisations, including Alzheimer's Society, are marking the value of volunteers as part of Volunteers' Week.

Huge thank you to London Marathon stampeder team

Published: 14 April 2008

Over 290 remarkable people hit the streets of London raising valuable funds for people with dementia and their carers, by running the London Marathon for the Alzheimer's Society on Sunday 13 April.

Return of the Cyclists!

Published: 12 March 2008

Well done to the 23 participants of the Society's first Vietnam to Cambodia bike ride. The group cycled 500km from the Mekong delta in Vietnam to Angkor Wat in Cambodia.

'Forget Me Not' ball

Published: 20 December 2007

The Portsmouth and District Branch are holding a 'Forget Me Not' Ball at the Portsmouth Marriott Hotel on 29 February 2008 at 7.00pm.

Trading places

Published: 12 December 2007

Today, celebrities will join forces with the broking whizzes at ICAP on their annual charity day, to raise money for 25 charities including the Alzheimer's Society.

Do you, or someone you know, work at Deloitte?

Published: 20 November 2007

Join our campaign to secure 500 votes to fight dementia.

Congratulations Coleen!

Published: 13 November 2007

Loose Women's Coleen Nolan and partner Ray Fensome joined over 40 fellow supporters on the Society's Nile Bike Ride last week.

Astrologer Russell Grant pledges £1 000 to community cricket tournament

Published: 13 November 2007

The forecast couldn't be hotter for cricket this year as star astrologer and Alzheimer's Society Ambassador Russell Grant today pledged £1, 000 to find the UK's hottest 20/20 cricket club.

How long can we make our 'virtual scarf'?

Published: 13 November 2007

Doncaster Branch are organising a sponsored knit/crochet during Alzheimer’s awareness week. We are inviting those interested to collect sponsors and knit as many 6 inch squares as they can.

Alzheimer's Society joins the Fundraising Standards Board

Published: 13 November 2007

The Alzheimer's Society has joined the Fundraising Standards Board, the self-regulatory body which has been set up to monitor the fundraising profession.

Around the World in 315 days – A Circumnavigation Supper

Published: 13 November 2007

Doctor Emma Stanton circumnavigated the world on one of ten yachts competing in the 2005 - 2006 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.

Dick & Dom Charity Club Night Event is Postponed

Published: 13 November 2007

The charity club night with TV presenters turned DJs, Dick & Dom, is postponed and will now not take place on Wednesday, 31 January 2007 at Turnmills night club, London as previously advertised.

Alzheimer's Society raffle

Published: 13 November 2007

Buying and selling tickets for the Alzheimer's Society raffle raises funds directly for the Society whilst offering you the chance to win great prizes.

Principality raise a princely sum for the Alzheimer’s Society!

Published: 13 November 2007

Principality Building Society have selected the Alzheimer’s Society as their charity of the year.

Jo Brand and Ruth Langsford run the Hydro Active Challenge for charity

Published: 13 November 2007

Top comedian Jo Brand will be on her marks to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society at the Hydro Active Women's Challenge on Sunday 16 September at London's Hyde Park.

Coleen’s wedding dress is top lot at online fundraising auction!

Published: 13 November 2007

TV presenter Coleen Nolan raised over £1,000 for the Alzheimer’s Society by auctioning off the wedding dress from her marriage to entertainer Shane Ritchie.

Stars start countdown to record breaking dementia fundraiser

Published: 13 November 2007

Actress Sally Lindsay and broadcaster Tania Bryer proved you don’t always need boots for walking as they launched the countdown to the Alzheimer’s Society’s annual fundraiser, Memory Walk.

Riding to Santiago di Compostela in memory of mum

Published: 13 November 2007

Ann Bishop, from Essex, will step back in time on Saturday 14 July 2007 as she travels by horse and cart along a medieval pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostela in Spain.

Spring Raffle winners announced

Published: 13 November 2007

Congratulations to Mrs Clapham of Preston, and all the other winners of this year's Spring raffle.

Comic star swaps joking for jogging for the Alzheimer's Society

Published: 13 November 2007

Stand up Jo Brand is hoping to have the last laugh this Sunday as she pounds the paths of Hyde Park in the Hydroactive Women's Challenge to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society.

Women hit the road for the Society

Published: 13 November 2007

Comic Jo Brand joined over 260 women running in races around England in aid of the Alzheimer's Society.

Lilian Dykes - 'Volunteer of the Year'

Published: 13 November 2007

Lilian Dykes, 82, has been awarded ‘Volunteer of the Year’ status at the York Community Pride Awards which aims to recognise the achievements of unsung heroes from all walks of life.

Nelson leads the battle against Alzheimer's!

Published: 13 November 2007

Aged nine years, Ashley Blakeley from North Baddesley decided that the Festival of Christmas at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard would provide a fantastic opportunity to raise funds for the Society.

Celebrate the opening of the Hadrian's cycleway with the Alzheimer's Society

Published: 13 November 2007

The Hadrian's Cycleway Route opens in July. Help celebrate the grand opening by cycling the route in it's first official week whilst raising much-needed funds for the Alzheimer's Society.

Richard McCourt runs for the Alzheimer's Society

Published: 13 November 2007

TV presenter Richard McCourt of Bafta award-winning TV duo Dick ‘n’ Dom joined a team of 130 Society supporters – the biggest team yet – on 20 May to take part in the 10k BUPA Great Manchester Run.

Stars back art for Alzheimer’s

Published: 13 November 2007

Local art lovers will be able to get their hands on celebrity and professional artwork in a unique fundraising initiative, Art for Alzheimer’s Sake at Gloucester Cathedral, 20 –25 October.

British adventurers undertake groundbreaking South Pole expedition

Published: 8 November 2007

Two Britons are embarking on a groundbreaking expedition to reach the South Pole that has never been attempted before.

Alchemist turns old gold into new gold for Alzheimer’s Society

Published: 27 September 2007

An Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador has transformed old gold into new gold with the help of Saga readers, raising over a quarter of a million pounds for the Society.

Team Mental Block rally for dementia

Published: 1 September 2007

On the 14th September Kieron Johnson and Ben Pascall will set off across Europe to raise £2,000 for the Alzheimer’s Society as part of this year’s Scally Rally.

A Night to Remember

Published: 11 May 2007

Internationally renowned soprano Emma Kirkby will be performing in concert in May to raise funds for Winchester and District Branch.

Alzheimer’s Society break marathon record

Published: 24 April 2007

A record number of people pushed their bodies to the limit in soaring temperatures as they ran the London Marathon for the Alzheimer’s Society.

London Marathon

Published: 22 April 2007

The London Marathon is our biggest fundraising event in the running programme and this year the Society has over 170 runners taking part!

Stars put the spotlight on dementia

Published: 1 September 2006

Actors Pauline Fleming (Coronation Street) and Arnold Peters (BBC Radio 4’s The Archers) will join thousands of people on the Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walks.

Street star’s under starter’s orders

Published: 1 August 2006

Liverpudlian actor Pauline Fleming has swapped the cobbled streets of Weatherfield to pound the paths of Sefton Park in the Hydroactive Women’s Challenge on Sunday 3 September.

Dick’s in la French Bungalow for the Alzheimer’s Society

Published: 1 August 2006

Bafta award-winning children’s presenter Richard McCourt (Dick of Dick and Dom fame) is proving he’s no big kid.

Midsummer magic at the Marsh Ball

Published: 1 August 2006

Celebrities, tennis stars and the great and the good rubbed shoulders at the Marsh Midsummer Ball on Friday 23 June at London’s Hurlingham Club.

On your bike! Coleen Nolan cycles for charity in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society

Published: 1 June 2006

ITV1’s Loose Woman and famous Blackpool resident, Coleen Nolan and partner Ray Fensome got on their bikes today in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society and to mark this month’s national Bike Week.

Flying high in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society

Published: 1 January 2006

Teenager, Charley Riley, 18, from Hampton Hargate, Peterborough, is planning on flying high in March 2006, when she tries a freefall parachute jump to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Society.

Row, row, row your boat roughly across the seas

Published: 1 January 2006

Tim Bradbury, 54, from Burgh by Sands, near Carlisle and Mick Norman, 57, from Barrington, near Cambridge are taking on one of the toughest nautical challenges.

Annie and Josh lead the way!

Published: 1 January 2006

Annie Bullen, from Andover in Hampshire, and her 15 year old grandson Josh, decided ‘in a moment of madness’ to embark on a tough but exciting challenge in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society.