Community News
Royal Airforce Red Arrows - Protecting our interests and building relationships globally
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We were lucky to arrive as guests of the Red Arrows on a dry day in March 2023 at RAF Waddington.
We had helped fund the commemorative stained glass window at Scampton church, to honour and remember all those personnel who have been a part of that community whilst serving at RAF Scampton. The airbase was more recently known as the home of the Red Arrows. Our visit was delayed by the pandemic and then the decommissioning of RAF Scampton and their move to a new home just south of Lincoln at RAF Waddington. Our thanks to Squadron Leader, Tom Bould and the team for their kind and generous hospitality. We wish them a safe and successful 2023 display season. |
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Sidney McKay steps down as Chair of The Police Roll of Honour Trust
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It was a great pleasure to join Sidney and Tricia MacKay with the Ambassador at the American Embassy, London. The occasion marked Sid’s retirement as Chair at the Police Roll of Honour Trust. He will continue to contribute as a Trustee.
The Ambassador was joined by the Commissioner of the metropolis, who paid tribute to Sid’s service and his outstanding contribution to policing and the Police Roll of Honour Trust. Hearing Star has long been a supporter of the Trust and we look forward to continuing that support. |
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Hearing Star Sponsors Charity for Civil Servants Community Awards
A Community Awards 2019 Silver Sponsor of
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Hearing Star was delighted to be a community awards 2019 Silver Sponsor of the Charity for Civil Servants. From a long list of deserving nominees, Hearing Star chose Ian Smart.
Ian was nominated for his tireless efforts supporting others as a volunteer for the Civil Service Retirement Fellowship. Loneliness is a major health issue for retired people and it was clear that so many people benefit from Ian's tireless work in the service of others. Well done Ian Smart! Further details of Ian's award and other winners can be found here. Pictured: Ian Smart (middle) with Kevin Howlett and Marie Jensen of Hearing Star |
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Help fund the RAF Commemorative Stained Glass Window
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The planned decommissioning of RAF Scampton, Lincolnshire, brings to an end an impressive historical 100 year legacy as the home of the Dambusters and the RAF Red Arrows display team. St John the Baptist Church, Scampton has had a close relationship with RAF Scampton through the dark days of two world wars, the cold war and peacetime. The graves are an important reminder of the very close bond that has existed between the local community and those who served their country.
A suggestion was put forward, that a stained glass window might be commissioned to mark the 100 year (1918 to 2018) relationship between RAF Scampton and Scampton Church. The window is to depict a Lancaster, Vulcan and Red Arrows. Many members began their working lives in the armed forces and Hearing Star are supporting this project by sponsoring a part of the window with a donation of £500 to build Red 1 of the Red Arrows display team. Please look online for further details www.scamptonchurch.org/raf-stained-glass-window. Please could you help by making a donation? If members send their cheques to Hearing Star, we will further match the total received (up to £500), doubling the final total. Any amount would be a great help towards the £23k required to construct this lasting memory. Cheques should be made payable to St John the Baptist Church Scampton. Please send your cheque to Hearing Star, Suite One Lymington Business Centre, Cannon Street, Lymington, Hampshire SO41 9BR. Thank you! Kevin Howlett, Director |
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The Police Treatment Centres benefit from private business collaboration
Hearing Star was delighted to work in partnership with ENT Referrals Limited, utilising their Ear Clinic to raise money for The Police Treatment Centres.
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Kevin Howlett presented a cheque on behalf of the Hearing Star Benevolent Fund, to Mark Oxley, Head of Clinical Services at The Police Treatment Centres. Mr Howlett said "This collaboration was a great success for all and, we're delighted to support the Police Community through this important charity." http://www.thepolicetreatmentcentres.org/ |
Hearing Star presents NARPO with funding for NEC nominated charities
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Kevin Howlett presented Steve Edwards, Chief Executive NARPO with a donation on behalf of Hearing Star. The beneficiaries to be chosen by the association's NEC. Since 2011 the partnership has donated over £70,000 the majority of which has supported police charities. Hearing Star is developing its commercial interests outside audiology and, plans to run new ventures with the same ethos, for the benefit of all. |
Hearing Star lists the beneficiaries as follows:
The UK Police Memorial http://www.ukpolicememorial.com/
The Gurney Fund https://www.gurneyfund.org/
St Georges Children’s Trust http://www.stgeorgespolicechildrentrust.org/
North West Police Benevolent Fund http://www.nwpbf.org/
The Police Memorial Trust http://thepolicememorialtrust.org/
The UK Police Memorial http://www.ukpolicememorial.com/
The Gurney Fund https://www.gurneyfund.org/
St Georges Children’s Trust http://www.stgeorgespolicechildrentrust.org/
North West Police Benevolent Fund http://www.nwpbf.org/
The Police Memorial Trust http://thepolicememorialtrust.org/
Hearing Star presents NFOP with funding for their members Welfare Fund
Hearing Star donates profits each year to UK registered charities. Since 2009 they have donated over £80,000 and continue to grow their number of beneficiaries.
This unique company has donated £2,485.00 to the NFOP Welfare Fund to date.
This unique company has donated £2,485.00 to the NFOP Welfare Fund to date.
At this year’s conference in Southport, Malcolm Booth CEO, reminded members of the Welfare Fund and the availability of funding for members in need of support.
Starkey [US hearing technology firm] brings world 1st to market
On Wednesday 20th March, at the Waldorf Hotel, London, Starkey Hearing Technologies launched their next generation world leading technology in the UK. The last remaining privately owned international firm in the top five, yet again pushed aside competition by introducing artificial intelligence (AI) in a device worn on the ear that delivers much more than better hearing.
1. First to contain sensors that support your brain and body to encourage a healthy long life.
2. First to alert loved ones if you've had a fall and require assistance.
3. First to combine live language translation either audibly or in text.
4. Best in class speech in noise reduction.
5. Best in class feedback reduction.
Can your Oticon, Phonak or Widex hearing aid do that?
Starkey technology is available from Hearing Star at members prices, for less than £120 a month with 2 years 0%APR finance representative.
So if you feel the time is right for you to look at what really is new, then call us for your copy of our brochure and price list.
For more information about Starkey, the next generation of artificial intelligence in hearing aids and their founder's powerful mission, members are invited to follow the links in bold below:
Starkey Livio Hearing Technology: Livio AI
Starkey Hearing Foundation: So The World May Hear
Hearing Star have shared Starkey's values and technology for a decade. The event was attended by Starkey's Founder and President as well as the UK's leading independent audiologists. "the consumer in the UK should take a serious look at the future in the hands of Starkey." commented Kevin Howlett, Director Hearing Star Limited.
1. First to contain sensors that support your brain and body to encourage a healthy long life.
2. First to alert loved ones if you've had a fall and require assistance.
3. First to combine live language translation either audibly or in text.
4. Best in class speech in noise reduction.
5. Best in class feedback reduction.
Can your Oticon, Phonak or Widex hearing aid do that?
Starkey technology is available from Hearing Star at members prices, for less than £120 a month with 2 years 0%APR finance representative.
So if you feel the time is right for you to look at what really is new, then call us for your copy of our brochure and price list.
For more information about Starkey, the next generation of artificial intelligence in hearing aids and their founder's powerful mission, members are invited to follow the links in bold below:
Starkey Livio Hearing Technology: Livio AI
Starkey Hearing Foundation: So The World May Hear
Hearing Star have shared Starkey's values and technology for a decade. The event was attended by Starkey's Founder and President as well as the UK's leading independent audiologists. "the consumer in the UK should take a serious look at the future in the hands of Starkey." commented Kevin Howlett, Director Hearing Star Limited.
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Pictured left from left to right: Brandon Sawalich, President at Starkey Kevin Howlett, Director at Hearing Star Bill Austen, CEO at Starkey |
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Congratulations to Lisa Ray, Civil Service Pensioners Alliance
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Marie Jensen, Hearing Star, visited our friends at the Croydon offices of the Civil Service Pensioners Alliance (CSPA) in January 2019.
As well as presenting a cheque for the Civil Service Benevolent Fund, she also met the team and Lisa Ray, who was recently appointed as General Secretary. Hearing Star is developing its services to meet the needs of members of all ages, living with hearing loss. |
Click here to view the Civil Service Pensioners Alliance website.
Pictured above left: Mike Duggan and Lisa Ray of the CSPA with Marie Jensen representing the Star Benevolent Fund.
Pictured above left: Mike Duggan and Lisa Ray of the CSPA with Marie Jensen representing the Star Benevolent Fund.
Police Roll of Honour Trust - Grant of Royal Charter
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In recognition of the Trust's work and it's status as the official source of the United Kingdom's Police Roll of Honour, the Trust was honoured to be granted a Royal Charter by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Charter was affixed with the Great Seal and became a legal document and thus incorporated the Trust in March 2018.
We were delighted to attend the celebration of the award of Royal Charter and share in the recognition the Royal Charter brings. As long-term supporters of the charity, we admire the efforts of the team under the leadership of Chair Sidney MacKay. Pictured: Left: Cressida Dick CBE PM, Commissioner of the Metropolis and Sidney MacKay It's important to remember the dangers police officers face throughout the year, whilst serving the public. |
Click here to view the Police Roll of Honour Trust website.
Pictured below left: Marie Jensen representing the Star Benevolent Fund and Mrs Trisha Mackay.
Below right: The Royal Charter presentation in Pall Mall.
Pictured below left: Marie Jensen representing the Star Benevolent Fund and Mrs Trisha Mackay.
Below right: The Royal Charter presentation in Pall Mall.
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"Tolerance, Respect and Consensus" - Mike Duggan retires as General Secretary
Pictured left to right: Mike Duggan, CSPA and Kevin Howlett, Director, Hearing Star
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In October 2018 Mike Duggan gave a passionate speech on the importance of "Tolerance, Respect and Consensus" in British politics. In his closing message at the 2018 AGM, he spoke of the need to remember these core values that should remain the hallmarks of democracy for Britain.
His comments marked the end of a ten year journey as General Secretary of the Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance (CSPA). Kevin Howlett said of Mike Duggan; "We have only known MIke for a couple of years, yet we feel a palpable sense of loss on his retirement. Although we will miss his him, we're also pleased to know that in addition to being an inspirational leader, he is also a music buff with great plans to finally sort out his vast music collection. We wish him well." |
NFOP Partnership delivers results for members
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The team at Hearing Star are delighted with the positive feedback given to Malcolm Booth, Chief Executive of the National Federation of Occupational Pensioners (NFOP).
Hearing Star gives members from all organisations the opportunity to provide their feedback, direct to the Executive. |
Please click here for more information and to read the original article online.
Hearing Star in partnership with the NFOP, donates to the NFOP Welfare Fund annually.
Civil Service Charity - For You By You
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As part of the Joint Charitable Partnership Agreement by the Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance (CSPA) and the Star Benevolent Fund, the Charity for Civil Servants recently received a very generous donation of £2,000.
The donation was the first made under the arrangements of the Joint Charitable Partnership Agreement, but not the last of what, all sides trust, will be a long and mutually fruitful association.
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Pictured from left: Mike Duggan, General Secretary of CSPA, Graham Hooper, Chief Executive of Charity for Civil Servants and Kevin Howlett, Star Benevolent Fund, presenting the donation.
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