Does everything need a label?
What does LGBTQ+ mean to you? Young Reporter Georgia explores the meaning behind the label. Worth a read.
News
News from VANEL, from Members and Friends and of local interest to everyone in the voluntary or community sector across North East Lincolnshire.
Is what we’re buying ethical?
How ethical is your shopping? Young Reporter Tasos asks us to have a think about the choices we’re making as consumers and shoppers. Have a read of the article.
Wildlife Crafty! Hedgelaying course coming up.
Hedgelaying course coming soon. 11th-13th December. Read on for lots more details.
Movie With A Meaning. Our Young Reporter thinks about movie meaning
Now, when you’re watching a film and it finishes sometime later, a lot of questions would come up in your head like was it better then you thought it would be? Was it a disappointment or would you watch again? Would you want to forget about it or would that movie be something to inspire […]
Member News roundup for November
A quick roundup of some news headlines from our members and friends. Read on
It’s nearly Christmas. Help VANEL win £1000 to provide support across North East Lincolnshire
We’ve nominated ourselves for a chance to win some funding to help us provide IT support to individuals across the borough. Could you nominate us too to help us win? Or find out more about nominating a charity of your own choice. Read on
General News roundup
Read a quick roundup of news headlines, information and useful resources we’ve spotted recently…
Beliefs, diversity and the need for acceptance. Thoughts from a Young Reporter
For many years, now Western countries have strived for liberation, inclusion, equal rights and opportunities for all – however, this is still not necessarily the case across the globe. In some countries – such as Iran – religious and traditional connotations, structures and beliefs mean that some sections of society are limited in how they […]
Animal testing – right or wrong? This week’s article from a Young Reporter
Do you know that animal testing has been going on for a lot longer than you realise? The history of testing on animals goes back to the 3rd and 4th centuries BC. Early Greek physicians such as Aristotle and Erasistratus performed experiments on living animals. Some people are outraged that this is still happening, whilst […]
Retired police officer Martin Steedman has scooped a first-ever Humber-wide volunteer award for his unstinting service to the region’s Blue Lights Brigade
Martin has been onboard with BLB since the early days. He’s been part of the Safe and Well team and his volunteering commitment has been rewarded this week with a well deserved award. Read on for the full story.