Midnight Walk Raises Over 20k
Charity Fun Day
Around 170 ladies took part in Springhill Hospice’s Midnight Walk, sponsored by HSBC and supported by Link4Life, which took place on Friday 23rd September. At the stroke of midnight they were set off from Middleton Arena to go to Heywood via Bowlee and Birch, returning to Middleton via Castleton and Slattocks. Sarah Ford, Income Services Lead at the Hospice, said, “The atmosphere on the night was superb with lots of laughter and, between them, a fabulous £21,000 pledged by our walkers. We are fully anticipating this figure to build up as time goes by. Thank you to each and every one of them!”
Amanda Crowe, from Boots in Rochdale, was a driving force behind a charity event held recently at The norton Grange Hotel, which raised nearly £3000 for a number of charities. Rochdale actress Meg Johnson, who plays Pearl
Ladderbanks in Emmerdale opened the event, which helped Look Good Feel Better cancer support charity, Macmillan Cancer Support, Francis House Children's Hospice and Scott Ward Schofield Memorial fund.
Care team steps out for Alzheimer’s Society The team from the Rochdale office of care company, Home Instead Senior Care, stepped out to take part in Alzheimer’s Society annual Memory Walk at Heaton Park. The Home Instead team of seven were joined by business owner, David Bradshaw’s son Ben and daughter Abigail raising £125 for the charity between them.
Commenting on the walk, David said: “Home Instead works with people living with dementia and Alzheimer’s on a daily basis so we are more than aware of the issues this presents. We were delighted to support the charity’s Memory Walk.”
CREATIVE FUnDRAISInG number Ten Gallery and gift shop, on Baillie Street, recently held an exhibition to raise money for Springhill Hospice. Rochdale artists Lorraine Dewhurst and Colin Fielding showcased 52 pieces of artwork including watercolours, abstract and acrylic paintings.
The exhibition ran throughout the summer, attracting visitors from across Rochdale and raising £735 for the hospice. The funds raised were also helped by local businesses John Peers, Bragg, Brown’s Cakes and okeechobee.
STEPPInG BACK In TIME Heywood Business Group teamed up with Heywood Charities Fete Committee for a 1940s themed weekend on 3rd and 4th September. Shopkeepers and customers alike enjoyed a weekend of nostalgia and a great deal of fun!
The event included kitchen and clothing window displays, together with brass bands, street entertainers, charity stalls and a tea dance. There was also a 1940s themed market as stallholders joined in with the festivities. The public also looked to the skies as a Dakota of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight flew over the town. Wordsearch Answers NS A N L T L L E R E E L J V G MN T I Y E GA
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