This Week's Fundraising News - Thursday, 29th July 2010

Photo: Betty Mills and Julian Thompson (Warden at Pensychnant Nature Reserve)

This handmade patchwork throw, designed, made and given by Betty Mills (designer, wild flower artist, needlewoman and diarist), is on display at St David’s Hospice where it is being raffled to raise much needed funds. Tickets are available at the Café Dewi (Hospice Café) at £2 a strip, and at the Hospice Summer Fair on Saturday 31st July.
The Draw will take place at the Hospice on the 6th August.
Julian and Betty worked together to prepare and set up the Exhibition of Artwork by Betty at Y Tabernacl, Upper Mostyn Street , Llandudno. The exhibition, which ran throughout the month of May was a huge success, with almost one thousand visitors. All proceeds from this exhibition were divided between St David’s Hospice and Pensychnant, and the raffling of the hanging (which was in the exhibition) is the last bit of the project.
Betty, a lifelong artist and organiser, believes deeply in the benefits of creativity, and is delighted to have been able to and to continue to use hers to help two causes so close to her heart.
A huge thank you to Betty and all her helpers from all at St David’s and Pensychnant.

The big day is nearly upon us, as this Saturday (31st July) is the day for the Annual  St David’s Hospice Summer Fete which takes place at the Hospice (Abbey Rd, Llandudno). 1pm - 3pm. Stalls include Bric a Brac, Books, Plants, Home Made Stall, Jewellery, Cakes, Games, Raffles, BBQ, Bouncy Castle, Fortune Teller (Madame Moanalot) and entertainment from Beulah Brass Band. And don’t let the rain put you off! If it rains we move lock stock and barrel into the Loreto Hall (next door).
Cakes still urgently needed! If you can help with these please call us on 01492 873665.

The deadline of registering for the  3rd St David’s Hospice Dawn Walk is the 1st August so please send in your registration forms without delay!  This event which takes place in the early hours of Sunday, 22nd August is a women only sponsored walk which follows the coastal path from Conwy to St David’s on West Shore, Llandudno and back (9 miles in total). To take part you must pre-register using the Dawn Walk Registration form and pay an entry fee of £10. If you would like a form today please call 01492 873665.

Pendyffryn Hall Caravan Park and Country Club in Dwygyflchi are holding a Family Fun Day on Saturday, 7th August. Start time 1pm. Cake Stall; Boules Tournament; Fancy Dress Competition  for Children under 10 years; Adult and Kids Tasmanian Devil Bouncy Castle; Bottle Stall; Raffle Burger Stand and much much more … Evening Entertainment in the Country Club Bar with live music from local band ‘New Born’ From 8.30pm. Donations on the door. Pendyffryn are going all out to reach their target of raising £10,000 for St David’s Hospice1

Debenhams (Llandudno) are holding a Summer Beauty Event on Thursday, 29th July (5.15pm for 5.30 until 7.30pm), with cosmetic demonstrations from all the cosmetic houses, complimentary refreshments, tombolas, raffles, lucky dips…all raising money for St David’s. Tickets are £3. For more details or to purchase tickets visit the cosmetic department or phone 01492 868041.

Grab your bucket and spade for the Imperial Hotel’s Sandcastle/Sculpture Competition which takes place on Thursday 19th August, North Shore, Llandudno, 1pm – 4.30pm. For further information and an entry form contact Pip Cockeram on 01492 877466. All proceeds from the day will be donated to St David’s Hospice and Ty Gobaith.