Children in Need

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Paddy McGuinness Pedals to Glory for Charity: A Knitted Adventure!

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From Pudsey jumpers to a mammoth bike ride, see how the UK is rallying for Children in Need!

The UK has once again rallied together for an amazing cause, showcasing what it truly means to support our little ones through BBC's Children in Need. Judith Smith from Kings Hill has been busy knitting adorable Pudsey jumpers, with her handiwork being flaunted by kids everywhere! With the vibrant yellow bear gracing these jumpers, Judith's creations are not just fashionable, but they also contribute significantly to raising funds. Seeing children delighted, adorned in her creations, truly makes all her efforts worthwhile.

Meanwhile, a group of spirited teenagers from Oldham are gearing up for a four-mile hike, fuelled by their desire to thank Children in Need for the support they've received. United in their effort, these teens are ready to hit the trail, proving once again that it takes community and cooperation to make a difference. It's heartening to see young individuals stepping up; they are the future champions of this charity!

Adding to the excitement is the beloved TV presenter Paddy McGuinness, who recently completed a staggering 300-mile cycle ride from Wales to Glasgow, proving that even the sky isn't the limit when it comes to charitable efforts. Riding a Raleigh Chopper, McGuinness showed us all that determination can indeed outweigh the odds. In emotional moments, he expressed being "blown away" by the unprecedented support he has received: just hours before the finish, he was in tears, reflecting the heart and soul he poured into this challenge.

The end result? A monumental fundraising achievement that topped over £7 million! His ride took place alongside the hard work of local initiatives everywhere, like the Gloucester Rugby Charitable Foundation, which empowers youth through various programs. In addition to that, Ade Adepitan hosted segments of the fundraiser, demonstrating the united front we can present in pursuit of a common goal.

Did you know that this year, the Children in Need campaign has raised more than £60 million in total since its inception in 1980? Each of these efforts, from Judith's knitted jumpers to McGuinness's cycling challenge, contribute to transforming lives and creating a brighter future for children across the UK. The spirit of community, charity, and a good ol' bit of fun truly sings in harmony, and it’s never too late to join in and make a difference!

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Children in Need: Grandmother knits Pudsey jumpers to raise money (BBC News)

Judith Smith, from Kings Hill, says she loves seeing children wearing her charitable jumpers.

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Oldham teens unite in hike to thank Children in Need charity that ... (Oldham Chronicle)

A group of determined teenagers from the Upturn programme is preparing to embark on a four-mile hike to express their...

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Paddy McGuinness to finish Children In Need challenge in Glasgow (Glasgow Times)

TV presenter Paddy McGuinness says he has been “blown away” by support for his charity cycle ride from Wales to Scotland for BBC Children In…

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How much money did Vernon Kay raise for Children in Need last ... (Evening Standard)

The TV and radio star's Ultramarathon raised a whopping amount for BBC's Children in Need in 2023. Paddy McGuiness is hoping to beat the total raised by his ...

Gloucester Rugby Charitable Foundation Partners with BBC ... (Gloucester Rugby)

Raising Confidence, Building Resilience The Raise Your Game programme is designed to empower young participants through a comprehensive approach focused on ...

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Paddy McGuinness completes his epic Children In Need charity bike ... (Scottish Daily Express)

The Radio 2 presenter says arriving in Strathaven on Thursday night was 'unbelievable, mind-blowing' as his fundraising for Children in Need total tops ...

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Inside life of Children in Need host Ade Adepitan including marriage ... (Scottish Daily Record)

Ade Adepitan is a familiar face on our TV screens, and the presenter will be back once again to host a section of the charity fundraiser Children in Need ...

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Paddy McGuinness to complete epic Children In Need cycling ... (Bellshill Speaker)

BBC Radio 2 presenter Paddy McGuinness will complete his epic Children In Need cycling challenge in Glasgow, after riding 300 miles on a Chopper bike.

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Paddy McGuinness 'blown away' by support for Children in Need ... (Scottish Daily Record)

The 51-year-old is undertaking the 300 miles of Radio 2's Ultra Endurance Cycle Challenge to raise money for Children In Need.

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Paddy McGuiness in floods of tears as he raises over £7MILLION for ... (Daily Mail)

The TV personality, 51, is just hours away from finishing his ride in Glasgow on his tiny chopper bike, that has just three gears.

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Paddy McGuinness completes monumental Children In Need cycle (The Bolton News)

He has cycled almost 300 miles from Wrexham AFC to Glasgow on a Raleigh Chopper, and people have been lining the streets along the way. The Farnworth lad ...

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Paddy McGuinness finishes huge Children in Need charity cycle in ... (Glasgow Live)

TV star Paddy McGuinness has completed his mammoth 300 mile bike ride for charity in Glasgow on Friday (November 22) morning.

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Paddy McGuinness breaks down as he finishes Children In Need ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Radio presenter Paddy McGuinness was overcome with emotion finally finished the Children in Need Ultra Endurance Cycle Challenge.

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Paddy McGuinness: Epic bike challenge raises £7.5m for BBC ... (BBC News)

The presenter raises £7.5m by cycling 300 miles from Wales to Scotland on a Raleigh Chopper bike.

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Pudsey meets Paddington as part of Children in Need fundraiser (Newbury Weekly News Group)

Volunteers from Newbury's 41 Club have been helping Pudsey to collect donations for BBC Children in Need today.

BBC Children In Need NI special programme with local stories set to ... (Belfast Live)

Holly Hamilton and Connor Phillips are joined by Pudsey, Hugo Duncan and Brooke Scullion who hit the road across Northern Ireland.

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McGuinness thanks supporters as he completes Children In Need ... (Dudley News)

TV presenter and radio host Paddy McGuinness has said supporters helped him keep the pedals turning on his charity cycle ride from Wales to Scotland for BBC ...

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How much Paddy McGuinness raised for Children in Need – and ... (iNews)

Paddy McGuinness has completed a 300-mile ride on a Chopper bike across three nations in five days raising millions of pounds for Children in Need.

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Guernsey special education school swims for Children in Need (BBC News)

La Rondin pupil Leo said the challenge had been "hard" but "amazing". "This was really special for me as I don't think I've ever swam for Pudsey before, ...

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Birmingham girl, nine, swims mile a day for Children in Need (BBC News)

Hannah, from Kings Heath in Birmingham, said the challenge was "a good thing to help other children". She swam 64 25m lengths to complete each mile this week ...

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Children in Need 2024 'snubs' Cornwall (Cornwall Live)

The fundraising event is on BBC One this evening - and there is a call to support local charities directly instead. 'I agree keep donations local.

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Plymouth boy performs 12-hour drumathon for Children in Need (BBC News)

People from Devon and Cornwall have been taking on challenges across the region to raise funds for BBC Children in Need. Money is being raised for the ...

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Children in Need: Sailing club takes on 24-hour challenge (BBC News)

Members at Salterns Sailing Club in Lymington, Hampshire, are hoping to raise £9,000 by sailing around Eight Acre Pond non-stop for a full day. The unique club, ...

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£107k Children in Need cash to provide vital lifeline support to ... (Inverness Courier)

Grieving Highland children will be given extra emotional support at a devastating time in their lives after the Archie Foundation secured vital funds.

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