Hfthttp://www.hft.org.uk/News/news_pageshttp://www.hft.org.uk/News/news_pages/Hft+Christmas+catalogue+2010+launchedHft's new 2010 Christmas catalogue is available now - please call 0117 906 1700 or go to www.hft-trading.org.uk to order a copy.Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:43:00 GMThttp://www.hft.org.uk/2cgasppLXZEKyHVE5-2fd1glg-3d-3dHfthttp://www.hft.org.uk/News/news_pages/Minister+makes+charity+visitLocal MP visits Hft's Head Office based in Emersons Green, Bristol.Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:17:00 GMThttp://www.hft.org.uk/2FLmYnfVSd0646Nsc8vGNMQ-3d-3dHfthttp://www.hft.org.uk/News/news_pages/Anniversary+celebration+at+EbleyHappy couple proudly celebrate their 7 year wedding anniversary at Hft's Frocestor Manor service.Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:52:00 GMThttp://www.hft.org.uk/2PjPWSttev06rrhzggLvgAg-3d-3dHfthttp://www.hft.org.uk/News/news_pages/Lorraine+helps+heroesLorraine Warner who is supported by Hft's Arden Vale service, raised £281 for Help for Heroes by completing a 10K sponsored walk.Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:23:00 GMThttp://www.hft.org.uk/2gKMD8ek8MEyVjEnJ2nnKHQ-3d-3dHfthttp://www.hft.org.uk/News/news_pages/Hft+in+awards+finals+for+development+of++Personalised+TechnologyHft has been shortlisted for two awards in recognition of it's pioneering work with Personalised Technology (PT) and people with learning disabilities. Hft has been selected as a finalist in the Best Use of Technology category for the Independent Health Care Awards 2010 and has also made the finals of the National E Wellbeing Awards 2010 under the category of Personalised Technology for People with Learning Disabilities.Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:49:00 GMThttp://www.hft.org.uk/2eO-2ffRV5YsUidvBteSrpC6g-3d-3dHfthttp://www.hft.org.uk/News/news_pages/RAFBF+donates+to+HftThe Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund (RAFBF) donated £145,000 to Hft as part of their ongoing work with other organisations to support RAF families. The cheque was received with thanks at the Bidford Resource Centre, part of Hft's Arden Vale service.Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:32:00 GMThttp://www.hft.org.uk/2O6VnTWCbyUG6JEy0r4P1Iw-3d-3dHfthttp://www.hft.org.uk/News/news_pages/Hft+calls+for+volunteersHft's Arden Vale service based in Warwickshire is calling for volunteers. If you have some spare time and live in the Warwickshire area, why not go along to our Volunteer Open Day on Friday 14th May.Tue, 04 May 2010 10:17:00 GMThttp://www.hft.org.uk/2yBIog38Kzk29ktrM9qXs5g-3d-3dHfthttp://www.hft.org.uk/News/news_pages/Annual_Easter_Egg_Run_is_lots_of_FunMembers of Stevenage Motorcycle Club made their annual Easter Egg Run to Hft, national charity for people with learning disabilities and their families, on Sunday, 28th March.Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:08:00 GMThttp://www.hft.org.uk/22bNkX62Dyk2oI5uWf469Yg-3d-3dHfthttp://www.hft.org.uk/News/news_pages/Call_for_Walkers_for+_Cornwall_Coast_to_CoastHft is calling for walkers to join in its annual 30-mile sponsored walk, on Saturday, 17th and Sunday, 18th April 2010.Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:43:00 GMThttp://www.hft.org.uk/2ToLjLmXLc0u6U35JqQCFyA-3d-3dHfthttp://www.hft.org.uk/News/news_pages/People+with+learning+disabilities+speak+outHft's first conference for the people it supports in the central region went off without a hitch. Activities for the day included a signing session and pancake making!Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:30:00 GMThttp://www.hft.org.uk/2qJPox-2fQZW0mH1p5I0-2fMXyQ-3d-3dHfthttp://www.hft.org.uk/News/news_pages/Princess+praises+progress+in+developing+Personalised+Technology+for+people+with+learning+disabilitieHRH attended Hft's Personalised Technology Conference on 9th March 2010 and praised Hft's work in this important area. During her visit HRH viewed Hft's brand new smart house showcasing the latest technology to enable people with learning disabilities to live in their own homes.Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:05:00 GMThttp://www.hft.org.uk/2-2fgihqaGprUmDcg9PR1GZpA-3d-3dHfthttp://www.hft.org.uk/News/news_pages/Lauren_follows_Dad_in_daring_diveIntrepid Lauren Rowland from Heswall in Wirral will be celebrating her 16th birthday by leaping from a plane at around 10,000 feet sky high.Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:30:48 GMThttp://www.hft.org.uk/2bVHL-2fhq-2b0Eyv7T0iNBh09w-3d-3dHfthttp://www.hft.org.uk/News/news_pages/Sir+Stuart+Hampson+opens+new+charity+storeSir Stuart Hampson and Richard Barber OBE opened Hft's latest shop in Berkhamstead, Hertfordshire on Saturday 23rd January 2010Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:57:00 GMThttp://www.hft.org.uk/2MUnxU2fLoEKXU80WQi7nPw-3d-3dHfthttp://www.hft.org.uk/News/news_pages/Richard+Price+becomes+patron+of+HftRichard Price MBE, who has been actively involved with Hft for many years as a trustee, has become a patron. Richard joins other Hft patrons such as Martin Clunes, Dame Judi Dench and Griff Rhys Jones.Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.hft.org.uk/2Vh2FMXwNfkik43zpuL0UlQ-3d-3dHfthttp://www.hft.org.uk/News/news_pages/Lisa+does+an+incredible+job+extremely+wellLisa Thompson, senior for Leisure and Employment at Hft Devon, has been awarded Exeter College Skills Award for Health and Social Care Advanced Apprentice of the Year 2009.Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:20:00 GMThttp://www.hft.org.uk/28-2fIuvw6KKEq3uyavzrICtA-3d-3dHfthttp://www.hft.org.uk/News/news_pages/Rory_raises_the_roof_at_AbbeyPrince Charles, George Bush, Tony Blair and Gordon Brown were among the voices heard at Dorchester Abbey last night, 16th December, when Britain’s sharpest impressionist, Rory Bremner, brought his own unique brand of humour to the annual “Coming of Christmas” charity concert.Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:18:48 GMThttp://www.hft.org.uk/2Rc0KpybBKkGEQAzgdlkflA-3d-3dHfthttp://www.hft.org.uk/News/news_pages/Smudge+on+screen+againSmudge is on screen again this Christmas! Peter Smith aka Smudge took part in a Water Zorbing Challenge for Noel's Christmas Presents Unwrapped which was screened on Sky 1 on December 6th.Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:18:00 GMThttp://www.hft.org.uk/2adarI4Q8EkeVbXR-2fCePozA-3d-3dHfthttp://www.hft.org.uk/News/news_pages/Smart+House+showcases+technology+in+the+homeHft has developed a new 'Smart House' to showcase the work it does using personalised technology to enable people to live independent lives in their own homes. The Smart House was developed for Learning Disability Today 09 but will now be set up around the country in some of Hft's services.Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:26:00 GMThttp://www.hft.org.uk/2A9k2LkP-2bC0Ch8GPHnUT7FA-3d-3dHfthttp://www.hft.org.uk/News/news_pages/Shelters+prove+their+worthTwo years of campaigning for bus shelters to be put up near Hft's South Oxfordshire service at Milton Heights, Abingdon has finally paid off!Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:08:00 GMThttp://www.hft.org.uk/2BbRk7A9i40aJ6LbBKYaC9w-3d-3dHfthttp://www.hft.org.uk/News/news_pages/David+Croisdale-Appleby+named+as+chair+designate+for+HftProfessor David Croisdale-Appleby OBE has been named trustee and chair designate for Hft, following Richard Barber's departure in October 2010.Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:25:00 GMThttp://www.hft.org.uk/2xZ55XodLk0m4DLpvErOoug-3d-3dHft