by Matthew | Nov 1, 2004 | News
This year the Beer Walk took place on Saturday, 5th June and once again the Oldham/Tameside Branch took part in it. Members and friends donned fancy dress and prepared themselves for the ten mile walk and the ten halves of beer to be downed en-route. The weather was dull but it was quite a pleasant day for a walk over the hills and there were plenty of people out from the Saddleworth villages to support the walkers.
This year we had 21 walkers and they managed to collect £608.66 in their cans. At this point we ought to mention Dave Schofield as he collected the grand total of £141.57 all by himself. When his cans were opened they were found to contain large amounts of pound coins and silver ones. We don’t know how he manages it but we are very grateful that he does.
After the Walk we all headed for ‘The Clarence’ at Greenfield for a pie supper. A hot meal and a chance for a sit and a chat are always appreciated at the end of the Beer Walk day. It is also a good chance to catch up on all the news and enjoy a social occasion.
It is November now and time for the final tally of the Beer Walk accounts. After expenses we have made a profit of £909 this year.
Thank you to everyone for taking part in the walk, collecting and raising money through sponsorship. Once again you have made the event a very successful fund raising one and we hope that you also managed to enjoy yourselves at the same time!
Carol Shaw, Oldham and Tameside branch.
by Matthew | Nov 1, 2004 | News
It was a lovely sunny day and Liverpool branch’s first day out this year to Gulliver’s World in Warrington. It wasn’t a bad turn out about 10 families in all.
The bus picked us up from Alder Hey car park and dropped us off there too. At Gulliver’s World we all went our separate ways, although some families went round together others arranged to meet up for lunch.
The rides at Gulliver’s World are brilliant for the small children, from the flying Dumbo’s to the Log Flume. The children also had their faces painted and hair sprayed.
Goody bags were supplied by Tesco with thanks to Lisa who got in touch with them.
by Matthew | Nov 1, 2004 | News
Our thanks go to Selina Benson who has kindly donated some of the proceeds from her book. For more information about the book, vist her website at www.selinabenson.co.uk.
by Matthew | Sep 1, 2004 | News
Thank you to everyone at Bishop Rawstorne C.E Language College in Croston, who raised £611 for the Association.
by Matthew | Aug 1, 2004 | News, Notices
Pictures from the Southport Carnival are now online. You can view them here.
by Matthew | Aug 1, 2004 | News
In another event, again organised by the Alder Hey branch, over £250 was raised for the Association. The event was in the form of a bingo night, with various prizes on offer.
Again, well done to the Alder Hey branch.
by Matthew | Aug 1, 2004 | News
On a very rainy day in June, the Alder Hey branch took part in the Southport Carnival. Although the weather wasn’t good, the carnival itself went extremely well with nearly £2000 being raised for the Association.
In addition, of all the 46 floats that took part, the Association’s float won in the ‘Best Float’ competition.
Well done to Val Frew and the rest of the Alder Hey branch.
A picture of the float can be found on the Southport Forums website. Hopefully we’ll have more pictures from the day to follow.
by Matthew | Mar 1, 2004 | News
The balloon day on the 14th February went very well. It was very busy in Manchester and the balloons were popular and easy to sell. The people blowing up the balloons in the van were kept busy all day and could only just keep up with demand.
by Matthew | Mar 1, 2004 | News
The meal at Phoenix City in Stalybridge on January 24th went very well and everyone enjoyed the evening. The food was of a high standard and the service was excellent. The restaurant celebrated birthdays by playing ‘Happy Birthday To You’ and presenting a cake with a candle to blow out. As Damien had celebrated his birthday the previous week, Alice made sure he got the chance to be serenaded and blow out the candles.
by Matthew | Dec 1, 2003 | News
A great time was had by all, we even had Santa turn up to wish the children a very happy Christmas (unfortunately some of the adults also wanted to meet Santa!).
