CHARITY FOCUS
Live Ribble Valley takes a look at the many and varied charity projects that are taking place in towns and villages across the region
ACTRESS JOINS WALKERS
Actress Emma Atkins has confirmed she will be involved in #WalkWith Lancashire Women’s Centres (LWC) during their fundraising challenge on the 8th and 9th September 2018. LWC are inviting members of the community to register for the challenge to raise vital funds and to raise awareness of the charity. The challenge will see staff, volunteers and supporters of the charity walking up to 40 miles in two days across Lancashire, via all five of their Women’s Centres. Anyone can join them.
To sign up visit their website at: www.womenscentre.org
SUPERCAR SUNDAY RAISES £1,000
Mitton Hall in Whalley hosted a return of Supercar Sunday. The popular event was last held in 2016 but the most recent one-off event saw a host of supercars including an Ultima GTR and two Lamborghinis including a Huracan Performante and a Diablo from Amari Supercars in Preston. Also in attendance was a collection of Ferraris from private owners and from the Ferrari Owners Club. Porsches included a 918 Spyder and there was also a collection of Nissan GTRs including a 650R. More than £1,000 was raised on the day, which will be donated to Rosemere Cancer Foundation.
SPREADING LIGHT & HOPE
A dedicated team of carers whose work brings light and hope to families across the Ribble Valley have received £15,000 from the borough council. Ribble Valley Crossroads Care has been supporting carers and the people they care for in their own homes for 30 years. They carry out a variety of tasks, from day-to-day personal care, such as showering and dressing, to supporting bereaved families. Crossroads Care manager Jane Williamson said: “Our trusted carers are highly trained and chosen for their compassion, dignity and respect. The care they give comes from the heart and they are passionate about making a difference to people’s lives.”
SCHOOL REUNION
Former pupils of Thornley School, which closed 40 years ago, have organised a school reunion to be held on Sunday 16th September. The school will be open from 1pm to 2pm and then from 2.15pm at Ferrari’s County House Hotel. The reunion is for all past pupils, parents, partners and anyone with connections to the school. There will be a raffle to raise money for Thornley Community Space.
Tickets are £12.50 and are available from: helenleach70@gmail.com or call Helen on 07469 172358
HISTORY RECORDED
A senior master lecturer in history at Stonyhurst College and recognised battlefield historian, Paul Garlington has contributed to a WW1 compilation book, On Courage, a collection of 28 moving and inspirational stories of valour displayed by recipients of the Victoria Cross (VC) and George Cross (GC). The accounts have been written by historians and authors including Paul, who wrote about WW1 VC recipient Maurice Dease, a former pupil at Stonyhurst.
The book is available through local and online Waterstones stores or online retailer Amazon.
REPTILE DAY
High Five, a small volunteer-run charity which offers social support for disabled children and their families, was recently awarded £550 from Longridge Council to help provide a series of activities for youngsters. The charity held three events – visiting Bowland Wild Boar Park, Tease Café in Longridge and they also held a Reptile Event at Dale Hey Touring Park. Each event was designed around the children, their siblings and families. The charity also provides monthly ‘meet and play’ sessions, family days out, awareness events and respite opportunities for parents.
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