fishpondsvoice January, 2017 — ISSUE 24
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New Year appeal for charity shop A CHARITY that helps children with cancer is launching a New Year appeal for donations after arsonists struck at its Fishponds branch. CLIC Sargent, in Straits Parade, has lost nearly £40,000 of income following the arson attack and burglary on November 12. The shop, which has been open since November 1989, was forced to close following the blaze, leading to the huge loss of income. Although the branch will reopen, charity bosses say as yet they are unable to give a date. The appeal - which asks people to donate £5 - coincides with police releasing CCTV footage of a man they believe can help with their enquiries. The fire has proved a major blow for the charity which last year supported 619 families in the South West. The money equates to nearly half of the money the charity gave out in grants last year. Jason Webster, head of trading at CLIC Sargent, said: "We rely entirely on donations to fund our vital work and so it’s been devastating for us and our amazing volunteers to see this happen right before Christmas.
Proud to be a Stoke Lane SLAG Amanda Vinall, one of the leaders of Stoke Lane Action Group, which got the traffic lights reversed last month, is our first Fishponds Face of 2017. PAGES 20 & 21
£17k grants fund is hit by freeze
“The fire has cost us thousands. Although the insurance will cover the refurbishment works which
need to be made to the building, all of the stock was ruined and we were forced to close during our busiest season. We are now calling on all Bristolians to please back our campaign and donate whatever you can to help us make sure we can continue to support young people with cancer and their families in the South West.” Pictures courtesy of Lizzie Walker How to help: Page 3
Grants to community projects in Greater Fishponds have been hit by Bristol City Council's freeze on spending. PAGE 4
Care home rated outstanding Manor Community Care Home in Manor Road has been rated outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. PAGE 7
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