Meet London Marathon runner who drank glass of wine at every mile | Lifestyle [Video]
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Meet London Marathon runner who drank glass of wine at every mile | Lifestyle [Video]

A London Marathon runner who has gone viral for drinking a glass of wine at the end of each mile has revealed how he felt at the end of the race. Tom Gilbey, 52, took on the challenge to raise money for the hospice where his mother was cared for in her final days. Instead of drinking water to keep hydrated after each mile, Mr Gilbey had a different glass of wine – consuming 25 glasses in total. In an incredible achievement, he completed the 26.2 mile run in four hours and 41 minutes, and has raised over 13,500 for Sobell House Hospice Charity in Oxfordshire.

Discover Microsofts hidden features [Video]
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Discover Microsofts hidden features [Video]

In this Q&A session, Joel Hogan, Programmes Manager at Charity Digital, explores the unsung heroes of Microsoft 365, highlighting the hidden tools that you might not know but are sure to transform how we work. Attendees can expect a whistle-stop tour of 10 lesser-known Microsoft tools including: – How to make creative videos and graphics using Microsoft ClipChamp and Visio – How to improve meetings with Microsoft Bookings and Whiteboard – How to become more productive with To Do and Insights – All tools discussed are available with a Microsoft 365 Business Premium – Account, which charities can find discounted on the Charity Digital Exchange. Click here to find out more: https://www.charitydigitalexchange.org/node/3384?_ga=2.85864601.1434114715.1713773091-1998683587.1688463786 This session was sponsored by Microsoft.

Winston-Salem housing officials hold public hearing on city’s housing and development plan [Video]
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Winston-Salem housing officials hold public hearing on city’s housing and development plan [Video]

Affordable housing is in great need in the Triad. Winston-Salem city leaders and residents discussed what the city is doing about it, and the challenges that go along with it through a public hearing. Residents brought up issues about homelessness, how to get involved with housing development as well as food insecurity and economic sustainability in Winston-Salem. “There should be some inclusion in there about what the city could do to help, just help people live, have a better quality of life.” Josie Douthit said, a Winston-Salem resident and farmer. Residents were given a draft of the city’s Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan. It outlined how housing officials plan to address more community services, avenues for small businesses, and affordable housing. “We heard a lot about feeling like there needs to be a bottom-up process so that we’re engaging the community,” Kevin Cheshire said, Executive Director and General Counsel for the Housing Authority of Winston-Salem. “I think we’re been trying to resolve the same problems for a lot of years and people want to know what the plan is and rightfully so.” One of the projects to create more affordable housing in the city is the ‘Choice Neighborhoods’ program.Its funded by a $30 million federal grant.Choice Neighborhoods is a five-phase plan, starting with Brown School Lofts where Brown Elementary once stood on 11th Street and Highland Avenue.And while efforts are being made to build up more units for community members, Cheshire says, they still have a long way to go.”Couple weeks ago we opened our Section 8 waiting list and we received 7,000 applications,” Cheshire said. “So some of this new housing will ease that, but Choice Neighborhoods is a $30-million grant its a $200 million project and we’re only creating 400 units of housing when we need 16,000, so its a drop in a bucket.”Choice Neighborhoods Phase 2 and 3 will take place at Cleveland Avenue homes. Housing officials plan to start the demolition process in the next 30 to 60 days and build approximately 300 units for residents.

Kern Families Against Crime hold fundraiser at Handels Ice Cream Tuesday [Video]
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Kern Families Against Crime hold fundraiser at Handels Ice Cream Tuesday [Video]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) Kern Families Against Crime are set to hold a fundraising event at Handels Ice Cream Tuesday evening. The non-profit organization works to reduce and solve crimes in Kern by empowering communities to become actively involved in crime prevention and resolution initiatives. KFAC was founded by the Bakersfield Three moms in 2019. []