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BBC Radio 4 with James May and Models for Heroes discussing the benefits of hobbies

James May image BBC Radio 4

Former Top Gear presenter James May believes hobbies are good for people’s wellbeing so the BBC Radio 4 Today team assembled a get together with hobby-mad listeners, including comedian Al Murray and founder of the model making charity, Malcolm Childs. Together at the BBC’s New Broadcasting House hobbyists were welcomed and given a safe space […]

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A Royal modelling session

On the 8th November 2023 the Telford Models for Heroes Group were invited to attend an exciting event at Veterans Cafe at Dawley Town Hall, Telford.  As part of an official visit to Telford the Duke of Edinburgh spent time talking to the assembled veterans.  All of the group members in attendance were ex Royal

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Making poetry

Models for Heroes. I’ve made a tiny model But to me it’s rather huge My mind is not quite what is was Bad dreams come by deluge To escape for just a moment To see another world To make that tiny model To reach a netherworld So grateful thanks for your kindness Your model helped

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Founder receives award

The Founder and Chairman of Models for Heroes, Malcolm Childs has received an award from Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The Points of Light Award is presented to outstanding volunteers showing dedication to a cause and making a difference in the community. Once per day, the Prime Ministers Office at No. 10 Downing Street chooses a

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Silver Awarded

Models for Heroes have been awarded Silver as part of the Employer Recognition Scheme. Recognised for our dedication to employees and volunteers. Not just for our work we do for veterans. Half of our 130 volunteers are veterans, serving personnel or reservists and we are proud of the fact that we support the Armed Forces

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Get Creative Festival 2020

This event has been POSTPONED and will be be rescheduled for 2021. Models for Heroes is running an event that is part of The Get Creative Festival 2020. 16th May 1000-1600 Aldinbourne Community Centre, Chichester, PO20 3YA. Contact: aldinsbournemodellers@gmail.com Across the UK, between the 9th and 17th May, lots of activities will be taking place

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M4H hit 3,000 Likes on Facebook

In December 2018 Models for Heroes had been ‘liked’ by over 3,000 people on our Facebook page. For us, this means the wider community wants to publicly encourage what we do. For you, 2,999 other people believe in the same cause. If you are not following us yet, please do: https://www.facebook.com/modelsforheroes/

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