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January Newsletter from\u00a0 ‘Ilkley Friends of Martin House’<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

ILKLEY FRIENDS OF NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Registered Charity No 517919<\/strong>)<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are delighted to report that the group raised around \u00a319,000 during 2011.\u00a0 Many thanks for helping us to achieve this excellent result.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Since the last Newsletter in August, we have had supermarket collections at Tesco and Booths.\u00a0 Thanks to the support of Silsden Brass Band bringing Christmas spirit to our collection at Booths we raised an amazing \u00a3573 in the 2 hour slot we had been given.\u00a0 Thank you to Claire and the band for their support at both the bandstand and Booths.\u00a0 If any of you (or your friends) would like to join the band, please give Claire a ring on 0788 4363148 as they are always willing to welcome new members<\/span><\/p>\n

Our street collection in October was very cold and very wet but thanks to our band of collectors (including Alfie the dog!) we raised \u00a3660.\u00a0 Fortunately this year we have both a street collection and performance at the bandstand on the same day \u2013 Saturday 16 June \u2013 which will hopefully be better weather!<\/span><\/p>\n

Our support of the clothing sales at St John\u2019s Church has this year raised \u00a31000 in total for Martin House.\u00a0 We are very grateful to St John\u2019s for their contribution and are happy to help out with such a worthwhile event which obviously meets a need in the community.<\/span><\/p>\n

We have received a cheque for \u00a3200 from Ilkley Carnival Committee in recognition of our help and made \u00a3178 at Ilkley Homemakers Christmas Fayre.<\/span><\/p>\n

We are very grateful to individuals and groups who have undertaken fund raising activities in aid of Martin House.\u00a0 Earlier in the year Carol, Anton and Karen all ran successful events.\u00a0 In November Libby held a jewellery party and Darren took a collection at his bonfire party.\u00a0 Pam R\u2019s son and Norma\u2019s granddaughter have both run marathons in the past year and raised substantial amounts in sponsorship.\u00a0 The Box Tree restaurant has been adding a donation onto the bill of willing customers to send to Martin House.\u00a0 The Clarke family, Ilkley Flower Club and Cantores Olicanae have all contributed to the success of our fundraising.\u00a0 Pam and Norma continue to give talks to various groups and bring in some welcome income!<\/span><\/p>\n

Thank you to all who have helped to make 2011 such a successful year for us, not forgetting those who have produced cakes, gingerbread men, jam, chutney, chocolates and popcorn and donated raffle prizes.<\/span><\/p>\n

We would welcome suggestions for any other fundraising activities \u2013 willing to try anything! <\/span><\/p>\n

Please let us have your ideas and thank you for your continued support.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you have an email address and are willing to receive info from us in that way please send your details to Pam B at brunger4@sky.com<\/span><\/p>\n