Sunday, 10 August 2014

Big August Bank Holiday Fundraiser - Live at the Double Gloucester

Weekend starts on Friday with a tribute to the Blues Brothers, then continues all weekend with a massive tribute show on Sunday night, and our annual Cider festival, which this year shall be bigger than ever!



The fundraiser has been arranged by Paula Ryder who's little sister has spent most of her time in hospital. Paula is raising money for the charities who have supported them so that they can help more families. 'I am selling raffle tickets across a number of events to raise money, and will do the draw on the last weekend in August. I have raised £140 to date but want to raise much more, to make a real difference. FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Paulas-Fundraising-Page/683079305108009?ref_type=bookmark

The draw will be taking place on Sunday 24th August. Tickets can be bought online, see my FB Page to get in touch and buy tickets. I will also be selling tickets in the Beachwood Arcade on Friday 22nd August and in the Double Gloucester.'

The charities are:

· Martha Care - Registered Charity 1119249

Martha Care offers help and support for families when their very sick children are admitted to hospital in an emergency or in crisis, supporting them with practical advice and emotional support on the wards when they need it. Martha Care provides a specialist “Martha Care” Family Support Worker to Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. Our biggest aim is to provide Martha Care workers to hospitals across the South West so all families in our area receive the support they need to be able to care for their sick child.

· Little Princess Trust - Registered Charity No. 1113172

As a result of treatment for cancer, most children will suffer hair loss as a side effect. Some boys and girls cope remarkably well but for others this can be very upsetting. They provide real-hair wigs, free of charge, to boys and girls across the UK and Ireland that have lost their own hair through cancer treatment. The wigs are provided free to children. However, the cost to the charity to purchase one wig is on average £350.