Charity Focus
Live Ribble Valley takes a look at ongoing fundraising projects that see thousands of pounds donated to good causes
BOWLAND LECTURE
Browsholme Hall’s Tithe Barn will be the setting for an early autumn lecture delivered by Neil Whalley on the evening of Tuesday 1st October. In his talk, the Celtic History of the North West, Neil will trace the history of the Celts from their European origins to their eventual disappearance, exploring their language, religion, literature, legends and looking at what they left behind.
Mike Pugh, Chairman of Champion Bowland, will introduce the lecture, which aims to raise funds for both Champion Bowland and another local charity, Slaidburn Archive. The evening will take place in the atmospheric surroundings of the Tithe Barn at Browsholme Hall, thanks to the generosity of the Parker family.
The lecture will begin at 7.30pm, with a pay bar available from 7pm. Admission is £5 and places need to be booked in advance by emailing: sandra.silk@lancashire.gov.uk, or calling 07973 923142.
XMAS TRACTOR RUN
Clitheroe Young Farmers Club (CYF) is appealing for support for their annual Charity Christmas Tractor Run, one of the biggest events of its kind in the North West, running for the sixth year! Last year, over 150 tractors participated raising more than £10,000 for Clitheroe YFC and Sepsis UK. This year’s event will be held on Sunday 22nd December, with prizes for best-dressed tractors! CYF would greatly appreciate any contributions individuals or businesses can make, whether it’s a financial donation, products or services. Your support will help to continue this wonderful tradition and raise funds for the community. Please get in touch to discuss how CYF can recognise your support at the event.
VOLUNTEERING LEAVE
Marsden Building Society has launched a new Volunteering Leave scheme to help support local communities.
The Society’s employees are now entitled to take up to two days of paid leave per year to volunteer for causes close to their hearts. To launch the new community initiative, 14 colleagues from Marsden Building Society rolled up their sleeves and teamed up with Ribble Rivers Trust to tackle the overgrowth that was encroaching on the pathways at Primrose Lodge in Clitheroe.
Rob Pheasey, Chief Executive at Marsden Building Society, commented: “Leaving a lasting and positive impression on the communities we serve is a core part of our values, which is why we’re excited to launch our new volunteering policy. The team day at Primrose Lodge was the perfect way to get the ball rolling. Everyone enjoyed not only giving back to our community, but also getting to know colleagues from different departments across the business.”
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