Fundraising - 3rd December 200903/12/2005
Photo: Ysgol y Creuddyn pupils: Left to right:
Lisa Roberts, Haf Davies, Sarah Lloyd, Anna Cawthroy, Lowri Hunt, Juliet Drinkwater
As part of their Welsh Baccalaureate, students from Ysgol y Creuddyn raised £547.11 for St. David’s. A big thank you to all concerned.
High winds and lashing rain meant that the switching on of the Tree of Lights ceremony, which took place on Sunday, 29th November was driven indoors. So a big thank you to The Aberhod for the warm drinks and hospitality. Thanks also to Beulah Brass, Cor Meibion Colwyn, and all who turned up and joined in with the singing of a few well loved Christmas Carols. And of course a huge vote of thanks to the Rhos on Sea Roary Club who have facilitated this campaign every year for the last ten years. This year makes it eleven! So far this year, the Tree of Lights has raised a phenomenal £7,500 for Hospice funds, and has hopefully brought some comfort to those who will be missing somebody they hold dear, at what can often be a very difficult time of year.
Although the lights are now on, and the ceremony has taken place, it is not too late to send in a dedication. We continue to receive dedications right up to Christmas.
Joining the hospice Share a Card campaign ensures that you send Christmas greetings to friends and colleagues, whilst at the same time raising much needed funds for your local Hospice.
For more information, or to receive a information pack please contact Beth or Marie on 01492 879058 (weekdays between 9am and 5pm)
Its countdown time for the Annual Christmas Fair which is happening this Saturday, 5th December. The venue will be split between St. David’s and next door at Loreto Convent (Abbey Road, Llandudno). Doors open 10am – 2pm. Entrance: £1 Adults/ 50p Children
We will be grateful for any last minute donations, especially jewellery, toys, raffle prizes, bottles (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), new goods, home made items, quality Bric-a-Brac, and cakes. These can be handed in at the reception desk at the Hospice. For further info please call 01492 873664.
There will be a Charity Christmas Carol Service at Horeb Chapel, Rhiw Road, Colwyn Bay on Wednesday, 9th December at 7pm, with Cor Meibion Colwyn and local schools. Conductor: Philip Barnett. Mince pies and Tea afterwards. All proceeds to St. David’s Hospice and Ty Gobaith Children’s Hospice.
Abs-olutely Fabulous Christmas Party, Saturday 12th December 8pm – 12.30am Langtry’s Bar, The Grand Hotel. Premiering ‘Lucky 7 Fun Casino’. Tickets £5 to admit two (to include fun money and finger buffet). These are available from Abs-olutely Fabulous Toning Salon 01492 872667. All proceeds to St David’s Hospice.
The annual Celebration of Christmas Carol Service organised by St. David’s and Ty Gobaith Children’s Hospice, takes place on Thursday, 17th December. 7pm at Holy Trinity Church, Llandudno. Free admission with a charity collection. Refreshments available after the concert.
Many thanks to the Llandudno Show Players who raised £500 for Hospice funds by staging a show at Gloddaeth Church every Wednesday during the season.
Derek Horton (Dare Devil Derek) is planning to swim with sharks at Blue Planet, Ellesmere Port on 17th January. He hopes to raise £400 - £500 in by entering a tank swarming with a variety of sharks and southern stingrays. Derek has already skydived and walked on hot coals for St. David’s, and is looking forward to his date with these denizens of the deep!
Anyone wishing to sponsor Derek can contact him on 01492 548620.
Circus Starr is holding 2 performances in the Assembly Rooms, Llandudno Town Hall, on Thursday 28th January. The show is a miraculous mix of illusion, comedy and thrilling magic, starring one of Britain’s most highly acclaimed masters of illusion, Andrew Van Buren.
The performances will take place at 4.45pm and 7pm. The hospice holds a limited number of tickets, which are £10 each. 50% of all takings will be donated to St. David’s The other 50% keeps the show on the road.
The date for the next St David’s Hospice user/carer group meeting is Monday 30th November 11am at the Hospice. Contact - kevanblomeley@hotmail.com