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Dunfermline volunteer scoops coveted title

Scotsman

a day ago

Health
Scotsman

Dunfermline volunteer scoops coveted title

Andrew Morrison at Canmore Lodge in Dunfermline has been crowned Volunteer of the Year for the North East & Scotland Division in the Barchester Care Awards 2025 and is through to the national round of judging. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The Barchester Care Awards celebrate the staff who go the extra mile for the benefit of the 13,500 residents living in Barchester's 267 care homes and private hospitals across the country. Categories range from 'Registered Nurse of the Year' and 'Carer of the Year' to 'Dementia Care Champion' and 'Activities Coordinator of the Year'. More than 5,000 nominations were received from homes and hospitals across the UK. All entries were a very high standard and Andrew Morrison is over the moon to have been named the winner for the North beating hundreds of other nominees. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Andrew Morrison said: 'The winning for me was seeing the residents' reactions at each visit and when the works were completed. They loved spending time with the students and it was a great pleasure to see how they all interacted with each other. We are looking forward to our next project'. BHC As the winner for North East & Scotland, Andrew is through to the national finals in which the overall winner is decided. They will join winners from across the UK at a special awards event in October to celebrate their outstanding achievements and discover if they have won a national award. General Manager, Kimberly Laird, said: 'This is an amazing achievement and the whole home is supporting Andrew. We are so proud of him. He and his team at Fife College done amazing work on our homes Memory Lane Garden, it just looks fantastic and we could not be happier with it!'

Miniature horse ‘Black Pearl' goes viral for waking child from anaesthesia with keyboard performance

Express Tribune

7 days ago

Entertainment
Express Tribune

Miniature horse ‘Black Pearl' goes viral for waking child from anaesthesia with keyboard performance

A video featuring a miniature therapy horse named Black Pearl waking a child from anaesthesia by playing a keyboard has gone viral on social media, amassing millions of views. The moment took place at Shriners for Children Medical Center in Pasadena, where Black Pearl regularly visits as part of the Mini Therapy Horses programme. The widely shared clip shows Pearl playing a keyboard with her muzzle next to a recovering child, drawing smiles and amazement from hospital staff and viewers alike. Founded in 2008 by Victoria Nodiff-Netanel, Mini Therapy Horses is a nonprofit organisation that uses trained miniature horses to bring comfort and support to children, veterans, and trauma survivors. Pearl, a long-standing member of the team, is known for her unique ability to entertain and soothe patients, especially through her surprising talent at the keyboard. Her long record of service includes 14 years of weekly hospital visits, recognition as Volunteer of the Year by the Greater Los Angeles VA, and appearances in the Rose Parade and various media outlets. She remains one of the most beloved members of the therapy team. To support the ongoing work of Mini Therapy Horses and heroes like Black Pearl, the organisation welcomes donations of any size.

Hamilton Spectator

10-07-2025

Sport
Hamilton Spectator

Coaching with Heart

Woodstock's Jordan Currie Named Hockey N.B. Volunteer of the Year Before the Hockey New Brunswick Volunteer of the Year award, before the packed rinks and post-game chats, Jordan Currie was just a teenager fresh out of high school, saying yes to a coaching offer in Florenceville-Bristol. Currie began coaching in 2017 as a coach for the Western Valley Female Minor Hockey Association, working with a younger-level team in the Florenceville-Bristol area. He had played his whole life and was asked if he wanted to coach. 'They asked if I had any interest in doing it, and I said I would be interested in helping out, and then it turned into me becoming the head coach, and it just kind of grew from there,' said Currie. Between practices and games in the evenings and on busy weekends, Currie's role has required him to spend a significant amount of time away from his family. However, Currie says he's fortunate that the teams he has been a part of have welcomed his wife, Kaitly, and their four kids with open arms. 'My kids enjoyed hanging out with the players on the teams a lot, and the players we had always made my kids feel like a part of the teams,' said Currie. Following the announcement, Kaitlyn had been aware of her husband's nomination when the nominator, Sean Kimball, reached out for background information on Currie's coaching career. When the news broke, Currie says his wife was 'super happy.' Kaitlyn expressed how 'beyond proud' she was of her husband. Since 2017, Currie has coached around 100 kids. He cherished the relationships he had formed with each one. Watching them grow both as people and as players. 'Whether they're making jokes at you when you're leaving the rink (3:14) or when you're at the rink. Seeing the kids, and how much they've developed from the start of the year to the end of the year. That's definitely 100% the best part,' said Currie. Since winning, Currie feels even more supported and confident in his role, which relieves him of any pressure to outdo himself. He is fortunate to have made a large number of friends over the past eight years and to have learned a great deal from his fellow coaches. 'Without them, I definitely don't think I would have enjoyed it as much as I have and will hopefully continue to do so,' said Currie. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .

Hamilton Spectator

07-07-2025

Entertainment
Hamilton Spectator

Moosomin Bulls and Broncs this Saturday

There's a big weekend coming up in Moosomin July 11 and 12, with the town barbecue Friday at noon, the Firemen's pancake breakfast Saturday morning, the Chamber of Commerce parade at 10 am Saturday, a Ukrainian lunch fundraiser for the MacLeod School, and the fifth annual Bulls and Broncs set for Saturday night at the Angus Turpie Memorial Arena at Bradley Park. Organizers are expecting more than 1,000 people in the stands for the Bulls and Broncs Saturday night. 'Last year, we had 20-plus bull riders and a significant number of horse riders,' said Chelan Dequier of the Bulls and Broncs committee. 'We're definitely hoping for the same, if not better. Of course, it's the bull riding. Is what lots of people come to see, but the horses are important as well.' The Bulls and Broncs is an important community fundraiser. 'Last year, we knew we were going to donate to the daycare,' Dequier said. 'This year, we are going to try something different and donate to a few different local organizations that mean a lot to a few of us in the group rather than just one organization. 'So that's something to look forward to, that we can go through and select some groups or organizations that we feel we would like to help out.' Following the riding events is a cabaret featuring Nelson Little. 'I've discussed with Quinton Blair, this is our fifth year of Bulls and Broncs, but maybe it's time for a little bit of a change up, we've had you for the last two years,' Dequier explained. 'So Nelson Little was actually one of his top recommendations to bring in for us, and a little fun fact there is that Nelson Little and Quinton Blair actually share quite a few band members. There a few of them on the stage, so that's neat to bring that in. We're really excited for him to come down and have some new sound in the arena for the cabaret and a new atmosphere.' Finally, an honour presented at the Bulls and Broncs is the Volunteer of the Year, and while Dequier noted the identity of this year's recipient will be something folks will need to see in person, there was one change from last year. 'This year, we actually have two recipients,' she said. 'I'm not going to say any names, it is a bit of a surprise for everybody coming!' Town barbecue 'Every year that's what we do to kick off the rodeo weekend on the Friday,' he said. 'All the council and some of the staff set up behind the behind the Town Office, and we use it as a kickoff for the for the weekend. 'This will be my ninth one, and I don't think it's rained once.' A crowd of 500 to 600 is anticipated, with proceeds raised each year going to a local group, with this year's recipient being Age Friendly Moosomin. Firefighters pancake breakfast Saturday is going to be a busy day, starting off with a pancake breakfast at the fire hall from 7 to 10 am. At $10 for adults and $5 for 10 and under, it's a great way to gear up for the parade and support the Moosomin Fire Department as proceeds go toward equipment. Chamber of Commerce parade After a filling breakfast cooked up by local firefighters, it's time to take in what promises to be another explosive Moosomin Chamber of Commerce Parade. This year's theme is 'Fireworks Fiesta' in celebration of a return of the Living Skies Come Alive fireworks competition at Moosomin Regional park this summer. Marshalling for the parade starts at 9 am behind McNaughton High School with the parade winding its way through town at 10 am. The parade will feature at least four different Shriners parade units, including the Moosomin Shriners Go-Kart Patrol, the Brandon Shriners mini-Mustangs, the Carlyle Shriners, nd the Indian Head Shriners Steel Drum Band. The parade will also feature a restored Fudge Snowplane. Ukrainian lunch Following the parade is an Ukrainian Buffet at the Moosomin Armoury Hall from 11:30 am to 1 pm. Fill up on perogies, cabbage rolls, sausage, dessert and a pop for only $20. Roman Chernykh is preparing the delicious lunch with money raised going toward the MacLeod Elementary School Playground Fund. Visual Arts Centre Summer Market Afterwards, people can head over to the Moosomin Visual Arts Centre at 701 Ellie Street to check out their Summer Market from 11 am to 3 pm. This is the second year the MVAC has held their Summer Market, featuring 25 vendors. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .

On The Up: Volunteer Jasper Osborne honoured for community impact

NZ Herald