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Q: Leach Pipped To 4x100m Gold Metal

Article which appeared in Bradford T&A Sat 18th July Bingley Harrier Aidan Leach missed out on a gold medal by six hundredths of a second at the National English Schools' Championship at Gateshead International Stadium. The 18-year-old from Fairweather Green, who was a semi-finalist in the 100 metres, was part of the West Yorkshire senior boys' 4x100m relay squad that were pipped by Norfolk, after West Yorkshire had led the qualifying times with a UK Schools' season's best of 42.07sec. In what was one of the stand-out finals of the two-day event, West Yorkshire led all of the way until being caught on the line, recording 41.78sec to Norfolk's 41.72. Hampshire were third with 42.18sec. Leach has run under 11 seconds for 100m, for which he received Bingley Harriers' Performance of the year award, and never missed a training session, despite revising and taking A-Level exams at St Bede's. Intouch Advance is proud to be sponsoring super-fast speeds, to find out more please click here.

Q: Supporting JCI Bradford Easter Egg Appeal

Following on from the successful Secret Santa Appeal, staff at Intouch Advance have once again joined forces and are running a mini-appeal to support the 2015 JCI Bradford Easter Egg Appeal. Launched last year, the JCI Bradford Easter Egg Appeal achieved a phenomenal success collecting 1070 Easter eggs, which they are hoping to match or even exceed this year. Intouch Advance's CEO, Simon Pollard said: “Working with and giving back to our local community is an important ethos of Intouch Advance. Through the simple act of donating Easter eggs, we are hoping to bring a little happiness to disadvantaged families and children at Easter.” Intouch Advance also support local charities One in a Million and Yorkshire Ambulance plus work with other local initiative. The JCI Bradford Easter Egg Appeal runs between 2nd March and 20th March this year, on a volunteer basis. To find out how you can help arrange, collect or store donations, please contact JCI Bradford's Community Director, Michelle Pemberton via michelle@jcibradford.org.uk .

Q: A One In A Million Challenge For Simon Pollard

Intouch Advance CEO Simon Pollard set out what he aimed to achieve, raising £3000 for his local charity “One in a Million” by undertaking the tough Welsh 3000s mountain walk challenge. Simon Pollard managed to accomplish the 24 hour challenge with a couple of hours to spare, climbing all 15 peaks above 3000 feet and raising his target of £1 per foot in the process. This certainly was no easy feat as he found out: “I can only describe it as an epic and monumental challenge. Out of all seriousness I for one didn’t really know what I had signed up for, needless to say the challenge surpassed all my expectations and left me wondering how I managed continue finding energy for 22.5 hours with so much pain in so many muscles, aching thighs, failing knees, blisters and 2 large toe nails literally dropping off.” This mammoth task was however worth it, according to Simon Pollard: “I'm passionate about encouraging young people in the community I grew up in and wanted to give something back. One in a Million is a fantastic charity helping disadvantaged young people by making a lasting difference to their lives.” There are over 35,000 children and young people who live below the poverty line in Bradford. One In A Million was launched last year and provides weekly sports, arts, education and enterprise programmes to children and young people, many of whom live in the 1 per cent most deprived areas in the UK. Currently, the charity is having a positive and lasting effect helping 770 young people per week in the local community. Each project aims to help break through barriers of deprivation and inequality in order for the children and young people to achieve their full potential. To find out more about One in a Million and how to get involved please visit www.oneinamillion.org.uk

Q: Intouch Advance Make Yorkshire Air Ambulance’s Roll of Honour

Intouch Advance is delighted to be named as an official member of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance’s Business Supporters Network and named on their Roll of Honour. Yorkshire Air Ambulance is a rapid response air emergency service, serving a population of approximately 5 million people across 4 million acres. The charity’s two air ambulances operate from Leeds Bradford International Airport and RAF Topcliffe near Thirsk, and together both air ambulances cover the whole of the Yorkshire region. Award winning telecoms supplier, Intouch Advance has been working with Yorkshire Air Ambulance for over eight years, providing a whopping 80% reduction in telecoms costs over that period. Simon Pollard, Chief Executive at Intouch Advance said: “We are proud to support Yorkshire Air Ambulance with various fundraising initiatives and by continuing to offer all of our products and services at cost. “To be on their Roll of Honour and a member of their Business Supporters Network is something that we are very proud of and we look forward to further developing our relationship with the charity going forward.”

Q: Intouch Advance Proud to be Supporting Barnardo’s

Intouch Advance has announced exciting plans to support Barnardo’s at the Yorkshire Firecracker Ball this year. The prestigious event is celebrating its 25th anniversary milestone and raises considerable funds for Barnardo’s causes across Yorkshire. It will take place on Saturday 9 November at the stunning Rudding Park Hotel in Harrogate. An ‘Indian Summer’ themed backdrop is to play host to the celebrations with a number of new surprises in store for the hundreds of guests at the black tie event. High profile celebrity performances and ‘money can’t buy’ auction prizes are promised, including some exciting auction prizes donated by Intouch Advance. Leeds based property firm Evans Property Group retains lead sponsorship of the event for the 11th year running. The Leeds office of UBS Wealth Management and law firm, Bond Dickinson, which recently rebranded, have both also confirmed co-sponsorship after a hugely successful occasion last year. The Firecracker Ball has become the most significant event in the Yorkshire social calendar helping to change the lives of thousands of children and young people across Yorkshire. Since 2002 the ball has raised more than £1.3m for Barnardo’s causes. A record breaking £205,000 was raised last year alone. Keep up to date with all things ‘Firecracker Ball’ related via www.thefirecrackerball.co.uk or via Twitter https://twitter.com/FirecrackerBall

Contract Awarded With Outwood Grange Academies Trust
Contract Awarded With Outwood Grange Academies Trust

Contract Awarded With Outwood Grange Academies Trust

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Intouch Advance Is Proud To Sponsor Project Bradford
Intouch Advance Is Proud To Sponsor Project Bradford

Intouch Advance Is Proud To Sponsor Project Bradford

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We Sky-Dive To Pass £8k Sponsorship For OIAM
We Sky-Dive To Pass £8k Sponsorship For OIAM

We Sky-Dive To Pass £8k Sponsorship For OIAM

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Leach Pipped To 4x100m Gold Metal
Leach Pipped To 4x100m Gold Metal

Leach Pipped To 4x100m Gold Metal

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Mission Accomplished: Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge
Mission Accomplished: Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge

Mission Accomplished: Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge

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CEO Simon Pollard – My Passion: Giving Back To Yorkshire
CEO Simon Pollard – My Passion: Giving Back To Yorkshire

CEO Simon Pollard – My Passion: Giving Back To Yorkshire

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Supporting JCI Bradford Easter Egg Appeal
Supporting JCI Bradford Easter Egg Appeal

Supporting JCI Bradford Easter Egg Appeal

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Shhhhhh… One Of Yorkshire’s Secret Santas Is Called Intouch Advance
Shhhhhh… One Of Yorkshire’s Secret Santas Is Called Intouch Advance

Shhhhhh… One Of Yorkshire’s Secret Santas Is Called Intouch Advance

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A One In A Million Challenge For Simon Pollard
A One In A Million Challenge For Simon Pollard

A One In A Million Challenge For Simon Pollard

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Intouch Advance Make Yorkshire Air Ambulance’s Roll of Honour
Intouch Advance Make Yorkshire Air Ambulance’s Roll of Honour

Intouch Advance Make Yorkshire Air Ambulance’s Roll of Honour

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Intouch Advance Proud to be Supporting Barnardo’s
Intouch Advance Proud to be Supporting Barnardo’s

Intouch Advance Proud to be Supporting Barnardo’s

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Contract Awarded With Outwood Grange Academies Trust

Contract Awarded With Outwood Grange Academies Trust

Intouch Advance Is Proud To Sponsor Project Bradford

Intouch Advance Is Proud To Sponsor Project Bradford

We Sky-Dive To Pass £8k Sponsorship For OIAM

We Sky-Dive To Pass £8k Sponsorship For OIAM

Leach Pipped To 4x100m Gold Metal

Leach Pipped To 4x100m Gold Metal

Mission Accomplished: Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge

Mission Accomplished: Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge

CEO Simon Pollard – My Passion: Giving Back To Yorkshire

CEO Simon Pollard – My Passion: Giving Back To Yorkshire

Supporting JCI Bradford Easter Egg Appeal

Supporting JCI Bradford Easter Egg Appeal

Shhhhhh… One Of Yorkshire’s Secret Santas Is Called Intouch Advance

Shhhhhh… One Of Yorkshire’s Secret Santas Is Called Intouch Advance

A One In A Million Challenge For Simon Pollard

A One In A Million Challenge For Simon Pollard

Intouch Advance Make Yorkshire Air Ambulance’s Roll of Honour

Intouch Advance Make Yorkshire Air Ambulance’s Roll of Honour

Intouch Advance Proud to be Supporting Barnardo’s

Intouch Advance Proud to be Supporting Barnardo’s

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