Cheque Presentations
Date: 10 September 2008
A group of students held a pyjama-thon in Bletchley on June 24th to raise funds for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. Fundraising is part of their community project and we were delighted when they chose our charity to be the benefactor. Hearing Dogs for Deaf People was the pupils own choice and they decided to do a sponsored run to raise the money. To make the run more interesting it was decided to do a mile in their pyjamas (hence pyjama-thon). The students were supported by staff, all in pyjamas except for one nightie and they raised £146. One student even ran further than the mile and two others ran it three legged as they were tied together. Janet Durbridge and her Hearing Dog Gypsy accepted the cheque on behalf of the charity on Tuesday 22nd July. Previously they had a slide show and talk about Hearing Dogs and met Stan and Gompa his hearing dog and Terry with young puppy Jamie who is being socialised with a view to training as a Hearing Dog.
Also in June there was going to be a Presentation of a cheque from the Leighton Buzzard Rotary Club. We were one of two charities chosen by the outgoing President. The presentation was going to take place at a Summer BBQ being held in one of the member’s gardens. Unfortunately, the demise of the new president; only a few days before the BBQ meant that the event was cancelled. We finally met up with Alan Layzell at Stockgrove Park on Friday 10th September 2008 and he presented us with a cheque for £500. He in turn, was presented with a certificate from The Grange and a more personal one from the MK group showing all our Branch Hearing Dogs. One very interesting point came out of this. Larrie who is Doreen’s Hearing Dog was actually sponsored by the Leighton Buzzard Rotary Club.
Bletchley Fire Station Open Day
Date: 6 September 2008
On Saturday, 6th September it was Open Day at Bletchley Fire Station, where firefighter Ian Campbell had kindly arranged for us to have a corner to ourselves indoors. We had lots of space to set up our stalls and we were grateful to have shelter from the unpredictable weather.
It was a very successful day as it was a popular event for families with young children, and we raised £181. Our grateful thanks go to Ian and his colleagues for their help.
Stockgrove Country Park Walk
Date: 31 August 2008
The MK and District Fundraising Branch had their first group walk at Stockgrove Country Park on Sunday 31st August. A good number of members turned out with a total of 8 dogs, who despite the awful weather had a great time. At least the rain stopped in time for a welcome cup of tea at the end.
Our secretary Janet Durbridge writes:
It was a most enjoyable walk even though it was wet and muggy. It was good to see Ann Ramsden and her daughter, who had travelled from Banbury. All the dogs had a whale of a time and I’m sure they all had a bath this afternoon! Our thanks go to Brenda and Ian for leading us.
It is hoped that we will arrange our next walk at Salcey Forest at the end of October, so for those of you who couldn’t join us today, we hope you’ll be able to join us next time.