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Contents 06 Reuben’s Story A charity in memory of a beautiful little boy

07 Message From Mummy

A brief message from Reuben’s Mummy & Founder of Reuben’s Retreat, Nicola about the charity and this magazine

08 The Retreat

Purchased on 23rd of April 2014!

11 A Note From Our Patrons

A letter from our wonderful friends & patrons; Coronation Streets’ Julie Hesmondhalgh & her husband Ian Kershaw

12 Manchester 10K 300+ runners turned the streets of Manchester REUBlue

16 Volunteers An amazing team of people whom we are forever grateful to have on board

20 Cottages 4U Book a UK break and you automatically support our charity

22 FUNraising Recent FUNraising events and activities

26 Our Champions

The latest list of our Champions

28 Isaac Kiddie Corner With great pride we introduce Isaac Bobby Graham, Reuben’s big brother

30 Merchandise Check out our beautiful branded merchandise

32 Whats Happening Up & coming Fun events

34 Donating Making donating easy for you

Editors: Nicola Graham Alison Rothwell Magazine & Advert Design: Greg Boulton, Advertising & Sales: Mike Smith & Dave Atkinson Special thanks With thanks to all the families, volunteers, supporters and

advertisers who contributed to the Reuben’s Retreat Magazine.

Published by Elite Publications Ltd 34 Norfolk Street, Liverpool, L1 0BE wwwreubensretreat.org Tel: 07973 711912 Email: info@elite-publishing. co.uk

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Reuben’s Retreat - a place to relax, recharge, remember and rebuild A charity in memory of a beautiful little boy . . .

Reuben had been enjoying a family holiday in Devon when a routine trip to A&E resulted in the worst nightmare imaginable.

Nobody could ever have known what was about to unfold for Reuben and his family, and what followed turned out to be the worst 7 days of their lives. Reuben had a brain tumour, it was cancerous and only 6-8 weeks old.

The care that the family received, the families they met along the way and the support they encountered inspired them to launch a charity in Reuben's memory.

Reuben passed away in his loving Mummy's arms on the 21st of August 2012 aged 23 months, and just 2 days later on the 23rd, Reuben's Retreat was born.

In April 2014, the charity had raised sufficient funds to purchase the retreat.

An incredible Victorian building set in parkland in the peak district, just 25 minutes from Manchester and 40 minutes from Sheffield.

Reuben's Retreat will be a place to relax, recharge and build memories for families to take breaks that have a child with a life limiting/threatening illness. It will also serve as a bereavement counselling and support centre for parents and siblings who have suffered the loss of a child. A place to remember and rebuild.

The challenge now is to raise sufficient funds for the REUBuild.

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Reuben's Mummy always says "Everybody has something to bring to Reuben's Retreat, this project will be built on love, compassion and generosity".

If you have "something" to bring to Reuben's Retreat then we would love to hear from you at enquiries@reubensretreat.org Thank you for taking the time to read about our cause, and please pass on our details to a friend. It costs nothing, but could make a huge difference.

To donate now w text BUIL23 £5 £ to 70070

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Reuben’s Retreat - ways to donate

A message from Mummy;-

There are many ways you can help us.

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You can make a one off donation or, many of our supporters donate on a monthly basis by setting up a direct debit through our online giving sites - Virgin Money Giving, Localgiving or JustGiving.

Throughout Hello, the year we run various text campaigns enabling you to donate via your mobile phone.

In addition to this you can raise funds in other ways, online for example, whilst shopping, by Welcome toEasy our very first edition of are an EBay seller you can select Reuben’s Retreat as signing up for Fundraising or if you Reuben’s new and exciting magazine. your chosen charity and the percentage you wish to donate to us.

By now you will know of Reuben’s journey and all about our fledgling charity, borne of loss and hope.

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The last 2 years have been quite a rollercoaster, and nothing could have ever prepared me for how life was going to take such a dramatic and tragic shift.

I don’t think any parent ever gets over child loss and I think that even in the latter stages of my life,orI will still stand at my Son’s resting and thinkor toFUNraise!

One off, monthly FUNraise!

Oneplace off, monthly myself “Did that really happen?”

Reuben’s new journey has brought us many new and interesting life experiences. It has also brought us many new friends, supporters and offers of genuine and heartfelt support. Many generous hearts reaching out to us at a time when we really needed them. The silver linings on our dark cloudy days filled with MISS. One off, monthly or FUNraise!

Sign up and shopI online!

I always say that everybody has “something” to bring to Reuben’s Retreat. don’t think it’s a coincidence that YOU are reading a copy of our magazine. Even if your role in Reuben’s new journey is to pass this magazine to a friend, then it’s another link, another connection, another “something”.

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If you would like to get involved, we welcome you with open arms.

Thank youpost for taking the time to read and ourto thanks Elite selling media Please cheque donations to our lovely magazine Donate 10% 100%to when publishing for putting it all together.

Reuben's Retreat at our Head Office address below

Legacy GIVING

Finally, REMEMBER Reuben’s Retreat by leaving a legacy/gift to our charity in your Will.

G•A•Y•E

Forever grateful,

Mummy

We advise you to seek legal advice when doing so.

Donating to Reuben’s Retreat directly from your salary gives you Follow Reubens new journey: and our charity some unique payday benefits! Your employer must offer a payroll giving scheme.

Want to know more, @ReubensRetreat please e-mail ali@reubensretreat.org

www.reubensretreat.org/legacy

www.reubensretreat.org/donations

This is a FOREVER Project and we appreciate any gifts whatever the size.

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The Retreat We are pleased to announce that at 1150 hrs on Wednesday the 23rd of April 2014 Reuben’s Retreat made the property purchase.

At 1153 hrs Reuben’s Mummy received the call from Bromleys Solicitor’s Paul W to advise that Reuben’s charity were now the proud owners of a property situated in parkland in the peak district.

A substantially sized property, encased in 1.63 acres, currently boasting over 21 bedrooms and also a separate lodge.

This is a huge project to undertake, and the building lends itself to being refurbished in phases. Firstly the plans are to renovate the lodge and this will be our bereavement counselling and support centre.

Then we move on to revenue generation and community engagement. This will serve at the middle part of the building, for local park access. Followed by refurbishment to each side of the main building, converting this to a daycare facility and we hope 4 large self catered apartments for our beneficiaries.

We now need YOU more than ever and Reuben’s Mummy always says “Everybody has something to bring to Reuben’s Retreat” – so any talents, skills, trades, materials, offers, support, opportunities you have to bring to this incredible project, please get in touch.

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We very much want this to be a community project built on generosity, love and trust. We will commence work on phase one this Autumn and depending on funds and grants phase 2 will start next year.

The trustees have agreed that any renovations or repairs exceeding £20,000.00 will go through a tender process.

Please mail mummy@reubensretreat.org or ali@reubensretreat.org to find out more.

Many thanks and we look forward to gaining lots of new support and thank you in advance for being a part of Reuben’s new journey, and his forever project.

“ Nicola and the team would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to Paul, Natasha and all the team at Bromleys Solicitors in Ashton under Lyne, for their valued time, generousity, compassion and support carrying out extensive work to secure the property purchase that is now Reuben’s Retreat. We won’t ever forget your kindness and you will always remain an integral part of Reuben’s journey”

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A note from our patrons Earlier this year we approached Julie and Ian to ask would they do us the honour of becoming our patrons.

At the heart of our charity is family and we very much wanted to appoint patrons that would represent the ethos of our charity.

As a Husband and Wife team, as a family and as hard working parents we approached Julie and Ian and were thrilled when they accepted......

time after We met Nicola, Mike and Isaac a little countless with g alon We, ben. the terrible loss of Reu hbouring villages, other people who knew, or lived in neig bowled over by the were touched by their trag ic loss – carr y on the day to grief, and won der how it’s possible to ily not being there day living with a quarter of your fam s unimaginable. They but being there – always there – it’ ething to be foun d – a deci ded to channel the loss into som lar paths – Reuben’s respite home for others walking simi Retreat.

rsto od what the People who heard the stor y and unde help – cake sales family wanted to achieve set out to k of – walks, runs, and sponsore d ever ything you can thin sharing the same swims, bikes rides and on and on all memory and for it to goal to build this retreat in Reuben’s for anyone who needs continue to support and to be there it – this is part of Reuben’s journey.

ilege d to have been We feel incredibly hono ured and priv and to be patrons invited on the next leg of this journey ity. We want to spread of this fantastic and won derful char and the word, enco urage more cake sales of k thin can you sponsore d ‘everything ’ across the country to help make Reuben’s Retreat a reality.

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Manchester 10k Run 2014

In May 2013 we were very proud to have over 160+ runners hit the streets of Manchester in memory of our darling Reuben and to raise funds for our cause.

This year, we set ourselves an ambitious target and Becki and Ali worked on the task of REUcruiting as many runners as possible. Supported by great artwork designed by our dedicated volunteer Karen and printed by Zipp design in Hyde, we were armed with an energetic campaign. Our question was “Where will you be on Sunday the 18th of May?” and was backed by a great little film

put together by our lovely volunteer and key supporter Bethany. I am very pleased to share with you that on the 18th of May this year, we turned the City of Manchester REUBlue and had over 300+ runners and hundreds of supporters. We pre recorded an interview for the BBC and had over 7 appearances on TV and also 4 radio interviews too.

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Earlier in the year, our incredible patrons Ian Kershaw and Julie Hesmondhalgh pledged to run and also my husband and Reuben’s loving Daddy, Mike. Also a big thank you to Amy Kelly xxxx The Virgin money lounge supported our runners and offered access to their stunning location for a bag drop and freshen up and our volunteers chaperoned and supported.

It was an incredible day and raised much needed awareness, support and funds.

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The reaction was better than we could have imagined and on return to our offices in Ashton under lyne we were swamped with messages of love and support and pledges to run again next year....

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If you’d like to be a REUnner next year, please send a mail to; run@reubensretreat.org

What a BOOMTASTIC day! WELL DONE ALL INVOLVED in making this such a great day.

A huge thank you to every runner on behalf of our family. To run for Reuben meant so much more than sponsorship and supporting our charity. You touched our hearts full of MISS with your compassion, kindness, dedication and support. We are forever grateful. Love, Nic, Mike & Isaac xxxx

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Our Volunteers We are fortunate and very grateful to have a team of dedicated volunteers who give their own time, knowledge, specialist skills and lots of energy.

We have over 60 volunteers, who give up their precious time mostly on a weekend to raise awareness. They host stalls selling merchandise, running tombola’s and interacting with the public to gain new support.

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Just some of our amazing volunteers a great team of people who are doing a wonderful job for us and we need YOU! Check out the volunteers section of our website & if you would like to meet new friends whilst giving something back to our charity please complete the online application form at: www.reubensretreat.org/ volunteer/ If you have any questions about volunteering for our charity please mail: volunteers@reubensretreat. org and we will be in touch.

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cottages4you Book a UK break and you automatically support our charity We are proud to advise that we have linked up with the UK’s largest holiday lettings agency to create a partnership which will see the company donate 10 per cent of each cottages4you and Hoseasons holiday booking made by supporters, to our charity.

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Holidaymakers who visit the specially created website www. chooseacottage.co.uk/ reu will be able to book from a choice of 14,000 UK, Irish, French and Italian cottages, along with Hoseasons Parks, Lodges and Boat breaks.

As we work towards opening our physical

building, Reuben’s Retreat, its great to think that by booking your own break away, you can in turn support those families that are in desperate need of a break. Fundraising is needed more than ever.

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spend that quality time together. The retreat will be a place where families who are grieving or living with a seriously ill child can come and create special memories. There is something very touching about the fact that by booking some time away, our lovely supporters can make a holiday happen for a family who really needs it.

Kath Preston, head of partnerships at

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you’re thinking about your next holiday, make sure you log on to see if there’s something that takes your fancy – and you’ll be fundraising without having to lift a finger.”

Reuben’s Retreat we were all very touched by it and knew we wanted to do something to help. We’re delighted the site is now up and running and that people can book their break, knowing 10 per cent of their money will go straight to the charity. So if

For the donation to go to Reuben’s Retreat bookings must be made via the website www. chooseacottage.co.uk/ reu or by calling 0845 268 9641 for cottages4you bookings and 0844 561 8626 for all Hoseasons bookings.

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Neil Wilcock and Ryan McGrath as Max and Paddy

g n i s i a r #FUN Reuben was a fun loving happy little boy and it warms our hearts to see wonderful people giving up their valuable time, coming up with new and innovative ideas to raise funds and helping us get closer to opening those doors. We are thankful to everyone who has got involved so far and please get involved, do something no matter how small. Here are a few of the highlights from the past few months.

very own Reuben’s ddy Max & Pa

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Neil Wilcock and Ryan McGrath recreated the comedy characters made famous by Peter Kay and Paddy McGuinness to visit all 44 football clubs in the premier division. They travelled 3000 miles in just seven days throughout England, Scotland & Southern Ireland. Their hard work paid off resulting in over £4300.00 being raised for Reuben’s Retreat as Max would say – Ding Dang Do!

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More incredible friends, old & new from The Congress Players entertained the town of Oldham in June with their production Avenue Q shown at the Oldham Coliseum. This is following on from the success of their production of Grease in summer 2013 where they raised over £4000.00.

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We are Stalybridge handmade markets chosen charity for 2014 thanks to the kindness of Katherine at MWL Events we have raised over £1200 so far this year.

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Darren & Michelle Leonard

At Reuben’s christening and 1st birthday party entertainment was provided ‘Elvis style’ by a dear friend of Reuben’s parents.

Since Reuben became an angel, Darren who is Bolton’s very own answer to Elvis and his lovely wife Michelle, along with their family and close friends have worked so hard to raise over £18,000.00 in 21 months. A massive achievement in itself!

In January 2014 we are delighted to say that Michelle won the Travel Weekly Penny Akam Unsung Hero award for her #FUNraising efforts for Reuben’s Retreat.

Bolton’s v ery own answ er to Elvis

Here is what Michelle had to say the next day….

“I am home after an amazing evening totally shocked to go to the Travel Weekly awards as a guest of Reuben’s Retreat and come home with the Penny Akam globe, feeling very privileged and emotional ….. There’s me ready to take a picture of Nic going up for her award and it was mine, how amazing loved it thanks so much to everyone involved one of the best moments of my life seriously, proud xxxx” We are #forevergrateful to them both, Michelle for all the hard work and time invested and Elvis for the 24 Reuben’s Retreat Magazine voice!

nny Akam Michelle won the Pe Unsung Hero award

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WHY NOT VISIT OUR BEAUTIFUL SALON WHERE YOU WILL BE WELCOMED BY OUR QUALIFIED EXPERIENCED THERAPISTS. For more details our website is janetdalebeauty.co.uk Janet Dale Beauty Culture, 5 Hamnett Street, Hyde, Cheshire SK14 2EX

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Our Champions We have been fortunate to have a wealth of support from individuals, small businesses and large organisations; we cannot thank them enough for their support.

In December 2012 we decided to launch ‘Our Champions.’ Each month we feature individuals or companies who have done something that we believe makes them worthy of being crowned a Reuben’s Retreat champion! There is no set criteria and every month this is a difficult decision to make due to the amount of support we receive. Every single one of our supporters is a champion in some way, we are truly thankful to all of them.

Here is a list of everyone whom has been crowned champion since launch.

Well done to all of you #prideinyourstride December 2012 – Isaac Bobby Graham January 2013 – Will Staniland February 2013 – Alison Hinchcliffe March 2013 – Karen Harding April 2013 – Karen Connolly May 2013 – ‘Reuben’s 10K Runners’ June 2013 – Nicole Eaves July 2013 – Emma Savage August 2013 – The Team at Healthy Hounds September 2013 – StrictFit – Liz, Jason & co October 2013 - Kathy, Erin and the team at Stop the Clock Design November 2013 - Darren and Michelle Leonard Will Sta December 2013 – Stella Sharples niland January 2014 – The Team at Zipp design February 2014 – Neil Lewis March 2014 – Bethany Heron April 2014 – Bromleys Solicitors May 2014 – Neil & Ryan aka Max & Paddy June 2014 - Broadbottom Village Maybe you could be a future champion?

Why not get involved?

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StrictFit

www.hnnuttall.co.uk Whatever type of caterer you are, H.N.Nuttall Foodservice has the range, the experience and the prices to suit your operation. Whether you are a 5 star Hotel, Restaurant, Outside Caterer, Pub, Care Home, Hospital, School or University, all your requirements for dry, chilled and frozen products can be found here. Added to this we have over 70 years of know-how which ensures you get a superb service.

Advertise your business & show your support for

Contact us now on:

Tel: 0161 368 0331 Newton Moor Industrial Estate, Newton, Hyde, Cheshire SK14 4LF

Tame Street, Stalybridge, SK15 1ST

Tel: 0161 304 9603

Email: info@whmorris.co.uk

You’ll find all our usual brands of paint, wallpaper & sundries PAINT PAINT PAINT ! ! !

EASY DRIVE IN PARKING • FREE DELIVERY GREAT PRICES • LOCAL FRIENDLY SERVICE

Contact us now on; Tel: 0151 230 8968 www.reubensretreat.org info@elite-publishing.co.uk 'Proudly supporting Reuben's Retreat'

A Harris Contracts Ltd

Tameside Business Development Ce, Windmill Lane, Denton M34 3QS

Long Established Family Company Manufacturing Quality Joinery Supplies For Domestic & Commercial Purposes Competitive Rates & Free Estimates Call:

Tel: 0161 336 9876

St Damian's R.C. Science College

The Catholic College of Ashton Lees Road, Ashton-Under Lyne, Lancashire OL6 8BH

Tel: 0161 330 5974

www.st-damians.tameside.sch.uk

GLOSSOP HOME CARE here to help

16 Beech Avenue Simmondley Glossop SK13 6NP Glossop Home Care is a local home care service based in Glossop for the people of Glossop and surrounding areas. We can provide home care services for anyone who needs help to stay in their own home. Here are just some of the services we provide.

Tel: 01457 864457 • www.glossophomecare.co.uk

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Isaac’s r e n r o C ’s ie d id K

With great pride we introduce Isaac Bobby Graham, Reuben’s big brother who was just 4 when Reuben grew his angel wings. Isaac started school just 3 days after Reuben’s farewell party and we are pleased to say he is doing really well at school; he has a fantastic personality and great sense of humour. Isaac misses his brother lots and is a big supporter of Reuben’s Retreat.

Here he is pictured selling mugs at an event early 2013; needless to say his mugs sold out. Reuben’s mummy has spoken at many schools to lots of children who understand our journey and we thought it was right to include something for the kids in our magazine, we hope they enjoy it!

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You gotta be joking?

Isaac also loves to laugh, just like Reuben; here are a couple of his favourite jokes…..

What’s orange and sounds like a parrot? Carrot Where do snowmen go to dance?

A snowball (Isaac tells this one all year round!)

Competition time – Design a cake time!

Just like his brother, Isaac loves cake.

So this 1st editions competition is open to all children under 16. It is all about cake, YUMMY!!!!!

Isaac would like you to use your imagination to design a cake not just any cake, a Reuben’s Retreat cake! It’s all about being creative, using your imagination and thinking about flavours. Look at our logo, photos and website to get some ideas.

What you need to do: Please mail comms@reubensretreat.org or post to Isaac Graham, Reuben’s Retreat, Suite 1, St Michaels Court, St Michaels Square, Stamford Street Central, Ashton Under Lyne OL6 6XN by the 31st October 2014 with the following information:

• The key ingredients to your yummy recipe • A drawing of how the cake would look • Your name, age, the town/village you live in and we would love a photo of you as we will feature the winner in our next edition • You must ask a grown up to assist you if you are trying the actual recipe out at home!

• The winner will receive a voucher for £20 donated by the lovely ladies at http://www. kidstoycupboard.com/. This voucher can be used to order over the phone or in store at My Wendy House 65 Market Street, Stalybridge, Cheshire, SK15 2AA • The winner will be notified by mid November 2014 & we would love to share this on social media and in the next edition of our magazine so please check that is ok with your parents/guardian Reuben’s Retreat Magazine

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Merchandise “Seeing someone out and about in a Reuben hoodie or t-shirt makes us smile - to see that level of support is heart warming and it’s a great opportunity to share our vision...“

www.reubensretreat.org/shop Adult Hoodie* each £23.00 Children’s Hoodie** each £20.00

Adult T-Shirt* each £10.00 Children’s T-Shirt** each £8.00

Adult Sports Vest* each £14.00 Jute Bag each £6.00

* Adult sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL ** Children’s sizes: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-11, 12-13

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Notecards £5.00 for 6 inc 3 designs

Silicone Bracelet each £1.50

Mug each £3.50

REUBCar Bundle! £4.00 Inc 1 small car sticker & 2 car air fresheners

Button Badges per pair £1.00

Merchandise is available at

www.reubensretreat.org/shop

or via the gift shop at the Seraphina centre in Ashton under lyne THANK YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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What’s happening…

As you have seen from our FUNraising section we have had a lot of kind & some slightly crazy people compete in races from Tough Mudder to Fun Run’s.

Many organise their own events, including cake bakes, pamper nights, car boot sales and more!

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Reuben’s mummy, Nicola believes everybody has something to bring to Reuben’s Retreat.

Be sure to check out our website and Facebook page for current and up and coming events.

An event the children will love.

Last year a dedicated supporter and friend Stella organised a ‘Prince and

Princesses’ party for children and their mums and dads.

Following on from the success of this event we are pleased to announce

Date – Sunday 14 December 2014 Venue – The Village Hotel, Ashton Moss, Ashton Under Lyne If you would like more information please mail becki@reubensretreat.org

with Stella Father s ma Christ

Stella is working with us to finalise the details for another ‘Prince & Princesses Party’ Father Christmas will

be paying a visit again as well as 2 real Disney Princesses’ a pirate and there will be dancing & entertainment as well as a buffet.

Please note last year’s event sold out within a few weeks of bookings being taken so don’t delay get in touch today! See above

Children at last years ‘Prince and Princesses’ party

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Throughout the year we run various text campaigns enabling you to donate via your mobile phone.

In addition to this you can raise funds in other ways, online for example, whilst shopping, by signing up for Easy Fundraising or if you are an EBay seller you can select Reuben’s Retreat as your chosen charity and the percentage you wish to donate to us.

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Legacy

Donate 10% to 100% when selling

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GIVING

Finally, REMEMBER Reuben’s Retreat by leaving a legacy/gift to our charity in your Will.

We advise you to seek legal advice when doing so.

Donating to Reuben’s Retreat directly from your salary gives you and our charity some unique payday benefits! Your employer must offer a payroll giving scheme.

Want to know more, please e-mail ali@reubensretreat.org

www.reubensretreat.org/legacy

www.reubensretreat.org/donations

This is a FOREVER Project and we appreciate any gifts whatever the size.

Reuben's Retreat, Suite 1, St Michaels Court, St Michaels Square, Stamford Street Central, Ashton Under Lyne, OL6 6XN

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The Old Town Homely Cafe Serving Home Cooked Food In A Warm & Welcoming Family Cafe Serving Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Coffee, Tea, ColdDrinks Takeaway, Walk-in or Make A Booking Good for Groups or Parties

Tel: 07933 409146 42-44 Old Street Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 6LB

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Over 100 flavours and endless combinations in stock at all times to create your perfect SHAKE Cup cake creation station to decorate your cake or doughnut

Tel: 07716 054430

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