Computer Fund Raising
In the middle of 2008 we started raising funds for flat screens to enable our residents to experience better clarity and so enjoy their time spent playing their games and using the facilities.
Many local businesses sent donations, alongside a good number of individual contributions. We set a target of £2,000 and with a great deal of help we have exceeded it.
The Chairman of the Fortescue Club in Braunton presented Mr Mark Felton with a cheque from the Skittles Team and money raised from a Raffle. A group of six residents and staff were given a very warm welcome by Del and Jas, the Stewards, club members and their families. A buffet was provided and the evening was very enjoyable.
In August an Awareness day was held on the village green in Braunton. This was organised by Jane Williams, the Volunteer Co-ordinator. We took this opportunity to hold a tabletop sale which was extremely successful. The atmosphere was great with parents, residents, staff, volunteers and people from the local community joining in.
Money was also raised by Katie Thompson and her partner Kelvin, who both took part in the Great South Run in October. This required a lot of hard work and training on their part. Katie also did a car boot sale on our behalf and a good sum was raised from the two events.
I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who gave their time and to those who gave of their possessions and money. There are some people who will always go the extra mile and to those that do, I say "thanks" is not quite enough!
Fundraising
We are in the middle of fund raising. Our aim is to achieve £2.000.00 for 22" flat screens and so far we have raised £1,600.00. Some was from donations. There was an awareness day held on the village green in Braunton . We had various stalls and raised £400. Then on the Thursday evening a group of residents and staff were invited along to the Fortescue Club where Mark Felton accepted a cheque for £225.00 from the Chairman Mr Ken McIntosh. A great evening was had by all. We were made very welcome and food was laid on. We would like to thank Del and Jas for all their hard work.
LONDON TO PARIS CYCLE JUNE 2008 By Natalie Brettell
Natalie completed her fund-raising cycle ride and has written a report.
ST Pauls
On April the 9th 2008 a group of residents and staff joined with users from other regions for a thanksgiving service at ST Pauls Cathedral to celebrate 60yrs of Leonard Cheshire Disability.
They set off at 7am and arrived at ST Pauls at 2pm, their journey through the centre of London was exciting as some had not visited there before.
Many landmarks were seen such as the London Eye, Harrods and the Ritz though there was no time for tea, a treat not to be missed.
The Duke of Kent and the Archbishop of York, John Sentamu were in attendance. The atmosphere was electric as the service began and continued to enthrall the congregation to the end.
It was a long day, but a day to remember for all.
Jumble Sale
A Jumble Sale was held on Saturday 29th March to raise funds for Natalie's Bike Ride.Over £100 was raised. Many thanks to all the helpers and to the local traders who gave raffle prizes:
- The George Hotel
- Caine Cards
- Frame Shop
- Squires Fish Restaurant
- Slees Home Hardware
- Bargain Shop
- Reeds The Butcher
- Edds Greengrocer
Thanks also to Francois, Keith and staff for giving a prize.
Sponsored cycle ride
Staff member Natalie Brettell will be cycling from London to Paris in order to raise funds for Westmead House. You can see more details and sponsor her online at www.justgiving.com/nataliebrettell
New Volunteer Coordinator
A new Volunteer Coordinator (Jane Williams) has been appointed. This is going to open up new opportunities for service users, including enabling them to get out more and do more one to one based activities. If you are interested in volunteering, please get in touch or see the Volunteers page.
creating opportunities with disabled people.