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
ULLSWATER SUCCESS
Open water swimmer David Holden of Whalley, successfully completed a 7.5-mile end-to-end swim of Ullswater, raising more than £1,250 for East Lancashire Hospice. The swim was in memory of good friend Ian Ward, 57, who died of cancer last year. The Ullswater Chill Swim event, saw almost 700 swimmers from all over the UK take to the water. David’s previous open water endeavours have included swimming Windermere a total of 10.5 miles and Coniston.
For his latest Ullswater challenge, David trained at Stonyhurst College pool and at Salford Quays. justgiving.com/fundraising/david-holden12
TEEN’S ACTIVE FUNDRAISER
A local teenager has been fundraising for charity despite having recent surgery to correct scoliosis, a curvature of the spine. Teegan Chilton, 15, from Barley, is fundraising for Accrington-based DanceSyndrome’s ‘We like to Move It Move It’ campaign, which encourages people to stay active and turn their movement and exercise into a fundraising activity. Speaking about her fundraising, Teegan said: “I am doing a one-mile walk, two-mile bike ride and a swim. This is a big achievement for me because I am doing all this less than three months after my operation.”
If you would like to support Teegan go to: justgiving.com and search for DanceSyndrome
MUSIC FESTIVAL
The fund raising Ribble Valley Music Festival is set to return with quality music at venues throughout the valley. Festival producer Clive Greenwood comments: “There can be no substitute for the emotion that is generated from live music and social interaction with others, and we are delighted to now provide an extensive programme.” The festival opens on 7th October with Western Valley Swing led by Gaynor Sutcliffe at West Bradford Village Hall with proceeds to Marie Curie and the village hall and is followed on 13th November with the Wingates Band performing the Last Night of the Ribble Valley Proms at the Old School Rooms, Clitheroe. Proceeds go to Clitheroe Catholic Church and the Royal British Legion.
For tickets contact 01254 384893 or email: info@ribblevalleymusic.co.uk
ADVICE DONATED
Lancashire-based Gradient Consulting has donated more than 170 hours of expert advice and support to charity Emmaus Burnley, which provides a home, work and personal support to people who have experienced homelessness. Gradient Consulting selected Emmaus Burnley as their charity of the year in 2020 and have continued their support for a second year. Operations Manager, Dave Murray, of Gradient Consulting, said: “Emmaus Burnley do a wonderful job helping homeless people transforming their lives by providing them with a home and a job to get themselves back on track.”
STRONGER TOGETHER
Leyland Trucks employees and members of the community completed a 12.5km walking and running race as part of this year’s #StrongerTogether fundraising event. More than 130 people took part in a circular route which began and ended at the Leyland Trucks site. It was one of several events Leyland Trucks and the community are participating in as part of Leyland Trucks’ Helping Hand charity team’s aim to raise £20,000 for St Catherine’s Hospice, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Rosemere Cancer Foundation and Macmillan Cancer Support.
If you have any charity news please contact: jan.woolley@live-magazines.co.uk
