Tag Archives: charity

Ani’s Advent Calendar 2020! Paws for thought…

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Dear Santa, Do you know how many of the four-legs I have met since I’ve been blogging have come from rescues and shelters? You’ve got to admit, they are all intelligent and interesting creatures… Yes, even the cats. Noelle’s Garfield, … Continue reading →

Posted in Ani's Advent 2020, Dogs | Tagged Ben the dog poet, charity, fundraising, homeless dogs, kill shelters, Paulette Mahurin, pets, rescue dogs and cats | 20 Comments

Ani’s Advent 2019! Trees, trifles and triffids… with Toby, Austin and Hugh Roberts

Posted on December 20, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Hey Santa! Almost there now! I’ll be an antler-free zone this year with any luck! And that is all down to the kindness of my friends who, getting into the Christmas spirit, have all rallied round. Toby and Austin are … Continue reading →

Posted in Ani's Advent 2019 | Tagged Battersea, charity, Christmas appeal triffids, Christmas tree, Dogs, trifles | 33 Comments

Ani’s Advent 2019! Getting it right… and a poem from Willow

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Dear Santa, I’ve been thinking. I know you always bring me new toys and treats, but …and don’t tell her this… I prob’ly get more than enough treats all year and my toy box is overflowing. I’ve still got loads … Continue reading →

Posted in Ani's Advent 2019 | Tagged charity, Christmas, homelessness, love, poverty | 59 Comments

Guest author: Anne Goodwin ~ Where would you be without your identity as a writer?

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Sue Vincent

What does it mean to be a writer? What function does it serve in our lives? Around fifteen years ago, as I was beginning to pay attention to the part of me that longed to be an author, I attended … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest post | Tagged blog tour book launch, book promotion, charity, Facebook, launch party, new book | 29 Comments

Guest author: Rachael Ritchey ~ The Making of an Anthology

Posted on November 18, 2018 by Sue Vincent

How does one get from A to XYZ without losing one’s mind? Simple. Forego the mind altogether. Actually, that advice doesn’t even begin to explain how putting together an anthology might actually work, so let’s start from the top. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest post | Tagged anthology, charity, Compassion International, launch, new book, RR Publishing, the crux | 18 Comments

Wendy Steele interviews Judith Barrow, author and co-organiser of the Narberth Book Fair

Posted on September 16, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Wendy Steele: Today, I’m excited to interview Judith Barrow on my blog, repaying the favour after she interviewed me for BookSmart on Showboat TV. I met Judith two years ago when I attended what was then the Tenby … Continue reading →

Posted in reblog | Tagged charity, family sagas, Judith Barrow, Narberth Book Fair | 4 Comments

From Keith Channing-The gift of giving: win one of three #Lendwithcare gift vouchers. #makealoanchangealife

Posted on November 18, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Keith Channing… a seasonal offer to help you help others: CHRISTMAS 2017 SPECIAL OFFER My wife, Clare, and I are long-time supporters of Lendwithcare, a micro-finance organisation set up by Care International, one of the world’s leading aid … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Life, reblog | Tagged charity, Christmas, competition, gifts, giving, lendwithcare, microfinance | 6 Comments

The Fear of Giving? – Kenneth L. Decroo

Posted on December 24, 2016 by Sue Vincent

My good blogging friend, Dawnliz, posted some great insights on giving, or more importantly, the fact that we don’t give because of our fear of giving to “fake charities or cons.” This reminded me of an incident that happen on one … Continue reading →