Monday 29 April 2013

The Co-operative hits £1m milestone for young carers


The Co-operative hits £1m milestone for young carers

Employees have run marathons, completed grueling cycle rides and braved Ben Nevis for the cause
Jade Ewen at charity of the year
Sugababe singer Jade Ewen, herself a young adult carer, launched The Co-operative's Charity of the Year partnership with Carers Trust earlier this year. Photograph: Co-operative
Staff at The Co-operative have reached the £1m milestone in their quest to raise the money needed to help a generation of young adult carers to change their world.
The figure has been achieved less than three months after Sugababe singer Jade Ewen, herself a young adult carer, launched The Co-operative's Charity of the Year partnership with Carers Trust.
Employees have run marathons, completed grueling cycle rides and braved Ben Nevis as they aim to raise a total of £5m to allow Carers Trust - which formed last year when The Princess Royal Trust for Carers and Crossroads Care came together – to provide desperately needed breaks, information, advice and support and services for 14-25 year-olds facing the challenges of caring.
Michael Fairclough, The Co-operative's head of community and co-operative investment, said: "I am delighted to see the enthusiasm our staff, members and customers are demonstrating in support of young people in our communities who undertake unpaid practical and emotional caring responsibilities for family members or friends who cannot cope without them.
"Although it will affect most families at some time, caring remains a hidden issue. Together we will put this issue on the agenda and make life changing differences to thousands of young lives."
Thea Stein, chief executive of Carers Trust, said: "This is wonderful news. At the start of our partnership with The Co-operative we dared to dream of a transformative year for Carers Trust and for those hard-working young people all around us who desperately need our support and services.
"We are already hearing from young people across the UK who are thrilled that this hidden issue is being recognised and it is with thanks to the staggering support of The Co-operative."
The Co-operative's support for Carers Trust forms part of its commitment to inspiring young people.
There are an estimated 500,000 young adult carers (14-25 year-olds) in the UK who care for a family member or friend who are ill, frail, disabled or have mental health or addiction problems and cannot cope without their support.
For more information about The Co-operative's Charity of the Year partnership with Carers Trust visit www.co-operative.coop/charityoftheyear
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Friday 26 April 2013

Jade Ewen looks stylish and chic at Zumba charity event


Jade Ewen looks stylish and chic at Zumba charity event

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Sugababe Jade Ewen showed off her trim physique at the Zumba Great Calorie Drive launch in London last night.
The 25-year-old singer revealed her toned stomach in a fitted white crop top paired with a printed maxi skirt with a revealing side split.
Jade  is one of the celebrities chosen to be an ambassador for the fitness workout Zumba.
Known for her chic style she completed her outfit in a  glittery leather biker jacket and a pair of white bare all sandals.
Jade accessorised with a statement necklace and gold bangles.
We love this glam casual outfit and give Ms Ewen a big thumbs up.
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Thursday 25 April 2013

Photos: Jade Zumbas for The Great Calorie Drive













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25 April 2013

Photos: Jade and Louis Zumbaring for The Great Calorie Drive













Photos: Instagram's from Jade and Louis's launch of Zumba Great Calorie Drive


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Check out those zumba high jumps as and launch



Louis Smith and Jade Ewen launch zumba Great Calorie Drive

Jade Ewen joins Louis Smith as she shows off washboard abs while launching Zumba fitness Charity


Isn’t he meant to be the fit one? Jade Ewen upstages Louis Smith as she shows off washboard abs while launching Zumba fitness initiative

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She revealed her impressive figure when she wore a bikini while taking part in Splash!.
But it seems since then Jade Ewen has somehow managed to make her enviable figure even more eye-popping.
The singer showed off her impressive abs and equally impressive cleavage, putting Olympian Louis Smith to shame as they launched a new Zumba Fitness charitable initiative on Wednesday.
Abtastic: Jade Ewen showed off her incredible figure on Wednesday as she launched Zumba Fitness charitable initiative with Louis Smith
Abtastic: Jade Ewen showed off her incredible figure on Wednesday as she launched Zumba Fitness charitable initiative with Louis Smith
Jade, 25, is the perfect candidate to be ambassador for the cause as her figure is enough to tempt even the most un-sporty to give it a go.

Wearing a pair of blue tracksuit bottoms and low cut top crop top there was no hiding the pretty star's incredible figure.
Her long hair was styled off her face in big curls and she opted for natural looking make-up which was perfect for a spot of exercise.
Showing off: Jade was more than happy to show off her figure while Louis Smith kept his under wraps
Showing off: Jade was more than happy to show off her figure while Louis Smith kept his under wraps
Showing off: Jade was more than happy to show off her figure while Louis Smith kept his under wraps

Fun: The pair looked like they were having lots of fun at the launch and eager to try out their moves
Fun: The pair looked like they were having lots of fun at the launch and eager to try out their moves

Dance skills: Louis was of course more than at home dancing due to winning Strictly
Dance skills: Louis was of course more than at home dancing due to winning Strictly
Louis meanwhile kept his clothes on but did model an interesting sleeveless red zip-up top and blue baggy trousers.
The Strictly winner, who often is rather serious, looked in high spirits joking away as he posed for pictures with the one-time Eurovision singer.
The pair continued to enjoy themselves as they hit the floor to demonstrate some moves and at one point pulled a very impressive looking jump.
Bright: Both Jade and Louis got into the spirit of the event wearing bright clothes
Bright: Both Jade and Louis got into the spirit of the event wearing bright clothes

Jump: The pair showed off very impressive moves jumping high in the air
Jump: The pair showed off very impressive moves jumping high in the air

Look at our moves: Louis and Jade were more than happy to pull a variety of poses
Look at our moves: Louis was more than happy to pull a variety of poses
Look at our moves: Louis was more than happy to pull a variety of poses
Following their fun-filled day Jade tweeted: ‘Aw that was great fun! All danced out for the night!! zumbaGDC thanks to everyone who came down and joined in sleep well @louissmith1989’
Louis seemed equally as happy, writing: ‘Had a good time today with #zumbaGDC and @JadeEwen.. Finished off the evening with a Zumba session #wataworkout #jumpandwave.’
Jade’s day of exercise came after she hit the town with supermodel Jourdan Dunn on Tuesday night.
Poise: The ambassadors showed their impressive balancing skills
Poise: The ambassadors showed their impressive balancing skills
Elegant: Jade showed that dancing is yet another thing which comes naturally to her
Elegant: Jade showed that dancing is yet another thing which comes naturally to her
Again it was Jade’s stomach which took centre stage as she opted to wear a crop top with her trousers.
The meeting could have been an awkward one though as Jourdan is chummy with Rita Ora who Jade recently fell out with due to her comments about her participation on the diving show.
Responding to the peroxide singer, Jade tweeted back in February: ‘Easy to mock when you are enjoying success. Eurovision and splash? Proud of both Some manage to sleep their way to success some have morals.’
She's always got it out! The star arrived with her stomach on display once again
She's always got it out! The star arrived with her stomach on display once again


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2314434/Jade-Ewen-upstages-Louis-Smith-shows-washboard-abs-launching-Zumba-fitness-initiative.html#ixzz2RSNtP6rf
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