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Concert in Withnell raises over £200 for Rosemere
Event Date: Sunday, 29 April 2012
The ever popular ‘In the Living Room’ Charity Concert is now a regular event in the calendar of St Joseph’s Church in Withnell.
Keith, Bren and Mark, three talented musicians, provide an evening of entertainment playing music and singing a variety of songs from the sixties to present. They always have an appreciative audience who never want them to finish! As well as the fine music a great supper is also guaranteed.
Along with the raffle, £434 was raised at the concert which was divided equally between Rosemere and Chorley Homeless.
25 Years Old and Flourishing!
Event Date: Friday, 27 April 2012
The Furness Cancer Support Group recently celebrated their 25th anniversary by organising a fabulous night at the Nine Club in Barrow. In 1987 the Group had never imagined that they could make such an impact and still be successful 25 years on!
Zumbathon in Grange
Event Date: Saturday, 21 April 2012
A group of people in Grange helped raise money for Rosemere by holding a Zumbathon
Rossendale’s Teoli Sisters Hit The Jackpot for Rosemere!
Event Date: Saturday, 14 April 2012
Big-hearted fundraising sisters Maria, Emma and Elida Teoli have raised over £5,000 for the Rosemere Cancer Foundation, with their fabulous show-stopping extravaganza, One Night in Vegas.
Hosted by entertainer Russell Shaw, over 160 guests were treated to a glittering evening at the Dunkenhalgh Hotel, with casino tables to get the party started, followed by dinner and disco. Entertainment also included a professional hair show created by Capelli Design of Haslingden and an exciting fire show by the Vegas Show Girls.
Organiser Maria Teoli said: “We’re delighted to raise money for Rosemere as Lancashire and South Cumbria’s local cancer charity. The event was in memory of Emma’s husband, Matthew Gavan who received treatment at the Rosemere Radiotherapy unit in 2010, so we thought it only fitting that we should give something back."
“We couldn’t have done it without so much help from local businesses and individuals. In particular, my sisters and I would like to thank ‘Nite Out Promotions’ who supplied a range of tables for the casino, our beautiful male and female models who were brought to life by the creative make-up artists and of course, the creative team at Capelli!
Supporting the event was Clayton Park Bakery, who donated delicious cakes that were sold via businesses and schools in Haslingden. This alone raised over £200. As well as a number of personal donations, local businesses including Butties 2 Buffets, Greetings, The Studio, Kerry's and Ultraframe-Conservatories also donated, while Novaks provided bridal attire for the models.
Dan Hill, Area Fundraising Coordinator at Rosemere Cancer Foundation, said:
“Maria, Emma and Elida are wonderful – everyone at Rosemere really appreciates all the hard work that goes into producing an event of this standard and we are delighted that £5,000 has been raised. This money will go towards funding initiatives that promote local cancer care in Lancashire and South Cumbria.”
Saturday Afternoon on Broadway!
Event Date: Tuesday, 03 April 2012
Last Saturday afternoon the businesses on Broadway Fulwood opened their doors to an afternoon of discounts, demonstrations and activities organised for the local community.
Fun and games for the children included face-painting and some balloon magic with the ‘Balloon Artist’.
Inspirational flower arranging demonstrations, healthy cakes from the bakery , beauty demonstrations at the hairdressers and advice and features on health products at the pharmacy.
1st Broughton Scouts were also there, running a fantastic tombola and each shop was selling raffle tickets for some fantastic prizes.
What a tremendous way to raise money in the community to support your local cancer charity. Over £1000 was raised on the day – thanks to everyone involved.
Residents Raise a Mug for Rosemere
Event Date: Thursday, 29 March 2012
Residents from Springfield Mews Sheltered Housing Scheme in Oswaldtwistle hosted a coffee morning in aid of the Rosemere Cancer Foundation on 29th March raising a fantastic £97.81.
Coffee Mornings Raise Over £200
Event Date: Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Coffee Mornings Raise Over £200
Anne Sweeney, Area Fundraising Co-ordinator for Morecambe Bay and South Lakes, enjoyed a lovely Coffee Morning at Anchor Court recently where she was presented with a cheque for £200.
Anchor Court holds coffee mornings every Wednesday and over the last few months these have been to help Rosemere. In addition to this amount a further £30 was raised on the day.
Thanks to the residents of Anchor Court for supporting the care and support of cancer patients throughout Lancashire and South Cumbria.
Thank you to Tuson House
Event Date: Wednesday, 15 February 2012
The residents of Tuson House in Penwortham have been busy holding a variety of fund-raising events for Rosemere and at the same time having some great fun. Over the last few months they have held a Cabaret Evening and an Old Preston Film Show. They have sold Christmas Cards, had a Christmas Draw and sold Valentine Badges. Altogether they have raised a fantastic £765.
Thank you for your support.
Scooter-push in Blackburn
Event Date: Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Please find attached the picture from the scooter push published in the Lancashire Telegraph. They have been kind enough to let us have a copy. When you put the article on the website, please could you put that the picture was courtesy of the Lancashire Telegraph.
Carole Davies, her friends, colleagues and customers from The Clifton Arms in Blackburn held a scooter push in aid of Rosemere at the start of October 2011. All 12 scooter pushers and 7 walkers donned pink hoodies kindly donated by the Last Orders Pub in Blackburn. They set off from the Clifton Arms, travelling through Witton Park, into Pleasington before heading back into Blackburn.
After a tiring but fun 3 hours the team arrived back at The Clifton Arms for a barbecue, karaoke and raffle all in aid of Rosemere. So far the team have raised over £600 with more sponsorship due in. Carole also has a darts evening planned for early 2012 to continue their fantastic fundraising efforts.
Carole had never heard of Rosemere until one of the Clifton’s darts players Denise Burns was treated for cancer by the foundation. Carole and her team decided they would do what they could to raise the profile and awareness of Rosmere in East Lancashire and in particular Blackburn.
Dip into Pandora's Box for Rosemere
Event Date: Wednesday, 14 December 2011
On Saturday 26th November, Dan Hill spent the afternoon at Pandora Jewellers in Blackburn with their lovely team. He had a fantastic afternoon raising the profile of Rosemere whilst also raising vital funds.
It was the store’s 1st Anniversary Opening, and whilst the store manager was away supporting Rosemere, completing the Vietnam to Cambodia Bike Ride Challenge, the team held a champagne reception along with a tombola for Rosemere.