These positive news stories cover a wide range of acts of kindness to others that people have taken.
“We were unfortunately involved in a 4 car accident on the M25 yesterday afternoon. Luckily no one was seriously injured but there was lots of damage and cars blocking several lanes. It was a hot afternoon and whilst we were waiting for the Emergency Services to sort us out, a lovely lady in a grey […]
We love this story of kindness and long-term friendship from Karyn Ross. Her friend Alefiyah is a teacher and Karyn recently helped her to set up her classroom at her new school. And even better, the new school’s theme for the year is ‘Kindness is your superpower’! This was just the latest in decades of
“My daughter and I were walking down the river Ribble from Knight Stainforth Hall camping and caravan park in Stainforth on our way to Settle village. We found an injured lamb that had obviously taken a tumble from the field above and managed to get wedged underneath a fallen tree branch. It had a very
At the Monaco Diamond League athletics meeting, our seats were at the end of the stadium where the javelin throwers were gathered. We could see them while they were waiting their turn, as well as watch them throw. Mackenzie Little did Tori Peeters hair into a plait for her while they were waiting because it
“I like to think I’m a relaxed parent but when my 4 year old son tripped and had a golf ball sized lump on his head at Rugby services, I must admit I panicked a little. The manager at Greggs came to the rescue with a bag of ice, some reassuring advice, “you’ll spend the
“A business owning couple locally have started a community pantry to help locals during the cost of living and help save the planet. Stuart and Amy started the pantry after their zero waste store was forced to close. They use their contacts from having the store to buy food in bulk from wholesalers and pass
“I was in Starbucks and I noticed these leaflets. I knew I had to send it in to Time for Kindness!” We love their ‘kick off a conversation over a coffee’ campaign – it combines head kindness cheerleader, Sarah’s, two big loves; kindness and football! The campaign is in collaboration with The Harry Kane Foundation
“One of my favourite music artists, Grace Petrie, recently changed the venue for some of her tour dates after learning they weren’t accessible. I was so thrilled to see this – it’s such a kindness and I’m sure it created a lot of extra work behind the scenes, so that she chose kindness and prioritising
“A very kind man stopped his run to rescue my two small terriers that decided to chase a rowing boat off the river bank. The bank was so steep it was impossible for me to reach the dogs and get them out. The stranger stopped his run, took off his socks and trainers got down
“Our headteacher is letting kids come in late on Monday so they can watch the Euro finals. That’s kindness!” Sports related kindness holds a special place in my heart so I really loved this story from Joanne – and I’d love to hear yours too! More stories of kindness in sports: Receptionist lends shoes to
