The forecast "BBQ summer" turns into endless rain; the recession it seems is to be a "W" not a "V"; charities face shortfalls in fundraised income in 2010 ... and so it goes on.
And so too the ordinary day-to-day work of a charity active in its community just goes on.
A couple of 'good news' stories from our local paper:
"Concert for Paces"
"North Sheffield community centre celebrates 40 years of security"
"Concert for Paces"
"North Sheffield community centre celebrates 40 years of security"