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LAW FIRM STRENGTHENS TEAM FM Family Law, a leading specialist firm of family lawyers and mediators, has announced the appointment of Olivia Adams, who joins its Cambridge office as a solicitor. Commenting on the appointment, Fiona
Musical fundraiser for CBM UK To mark World Sight Day, dedicated CBM UK volunteers Peter and Gill Godber celebrated an incredible 20 years of volunteering by hosting a special event called Love Your Eyes – a musical afternoon tea that brought together community, commitment and fundraising to help end avoidable blindness. The celebration took place at Heathlands House Care Home in Cambridge, part of Care UK, where residents, families and local supporters gathered to enjoy live piano music, tea and cake and a charity raffle. The event raised more than £500 – a total that Heathlands House has pledged to match, doubling the impact of the day. Somersham golf day The Somersham community have teed off for an important cause, as 20 teams took part in a charity golf day organised by Stuart Porter, raising vital funds and awareness for the Stroke Association in memory of his father, who sadly passed away following a sudden stroke last year. With 80 players, ten volunteers and local businesses such as Allison Homes Central backing the event, the day raised a grand total of £12,000. Housebuilder Challenge A charity that helps young people build resilience, confidence and self-esteem through outdoor activities has received a £2,662 boost from members of the team behind the new Springstead Village development in Cherry Hinton. The group of six raised the money by taking part in the Housebuilder Challenge, an annual event organised by the Youth Adventure Trust, which this year was a 20-mile hike through the Yorkshire Dales National Park. A total of 39 teams completed the challenge, with the event raising more than £90,000. CEO shortlisted for national award Rebecca Wood, the CEO of Cambridge-based charity Tom’s Trust, has been shortlisted in Charity Comms’ Inspiring Communicator Awards 2025 for the Strategic Leader of the Year prize. Rebecca is being celebrated for her work at Tom’s Trust, the UK’s leading charity dedicated to providing psychological support to children with brain tumours and their families. Run by the UK’s membership organisation for charity communicators Charity Comms and sponsored by creative agency Creative Concern, these awards celebrate inspiring charity communications and the people behind them. The ceremony is set to take place on 10 December. Local author becomes ambassador Bestselling author and bereaved mother Ali Harris has been appointed as an ambassador for Petals, the Cambridgeshire-based baby loss counselling charity that supported her after the death of her daughter, Poppy, nearly 11 years ago. With an average of 297 losses every day in the UK, Petals provides free, specialist counselling for parents who experience the trauma of baby loss. Ali’s experience with Petals inspired her to write her novel This Wasn’t Meant to Happen (One More Chapter, Harper Collins). CHARITY UPDATES
McLeman, founding member and managing partner of FM Family Law, said: “We are delighted to welcome Olivia to the Cambridge team. She has worked hard, both professionally and in her legal community, throughout her
career so far. Olivia helps us to grow the Cambridge office and nurture the future generation of family lawyers in this area.”
Ely-based Anibel’s Bridal Boutique has been nominated as a regional finalist in the bridal retailer category for the Wedding Industry Awards (East of England). Established in 2023 on Fore Hill, the business has quickly earned a local reputation for its curated collections of designer gowns, personalised styling appointments and tailored service for modern brides. “This recognition reflects not only our dedication to helping every bride find the dress of her dreams, but also the trust and support of each bride who steps through our doors,” said owner Sarah Smith. “To reach this stage in the East of England region is truly humbling, and it motivates our team to continue delivering outstanding experiences every single day.” Anibel’s Bridal Boutique reaches awards final
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