When the SpArC Charity recently celebrated the installation of its £100,000 gym in Bishops Castle’s Leisure Centre, it challenged its supporters across South West Shropshire to support the Centre, given the fact that both public sector finances and household budgets are coming under enormous pressure.
Less than a month later, nearly £1,000 has been generated from two very different activities.
Long-term supporter, Kate Evans, not content with organising an apple pressing for this year’s bumper harvest, set up a plant and produce stall, between them generating £444. Kate commented that she had been overwhelmed by the volume both of support and of apples, and that the quality of this year’s juice is unbeatable!
BC Mayor, Josh Dickin, followed by offering the Charity a slot in his regular pub quiz schedule at the Six Bells. Supporters came from across SW Shropshire, Chirbury and Montgomery to crowd the pub for a really enjoyable and even informative evening, resulting in a net gain of £460. There are mutterings of making this a regular event.
Our next fundraiser is the popular Christmas Prize Bingo in the Theatre on Friday November 25th. All are welcome.