2008
5/6 July 2008
This weekend found us again manning our usual Souvenir and Xmas card stall at the very popular Cotswold Show, by kind premission of the organisers. The weather was mixed, although far better than last year, but sales surpassed our expectations, with a very creditable total of £763 for the 2 days. Many thanks to Avril Dooley, the Branch Souvenir Secretary, who put together a great display with a large variety of popular goods.
23/24 May 2008
Over these two days, members and volunteers were again active in holding a collection at Tesco's main Supermarket in Cheltenham, funds donated totalling an excellent £1117. Thanks are due to Tesco's Management who again made this event possible.
25 April 2008
Cheltenham Town centre Flag Day took place, and the annual event was well supported. Many thanks to all the volunteers who 'manned the buckets' and raised the excellent total of £1331.
20 April 2008
Highnam Court Open Garden took place on this day, by kind permission of Mr. and Mrs Roger Head. Despite the rather inclement weather, the event attracted a good number of visitors who enjoyed the magnificent ornamental gardens. Funds raised totalled in excess of £1000. Many thanks to Committee Members and supporters from Newent, Gloucester, Tewkesbury and Cheltenham Branches who assisted on this successfull day.
28 March 2008
The Annual Skittles evening was held at the Cheltenham Civil Service club, and the event was well attended, raising £155 for RNLI funds.
23 February 2008
Again our 2008 Masked Ball was a great success, thanks to the many revellers who enjoyed the excellent menu and service provided by the Cheltenham Thistle Hotel. The event was extremely well patronised, and most guests spent the latter part of the evening honing their dancing skills to great music provided live by Rob and Ian of Top Mix, who were on really great form. Thanks are due to the Thistle Staff, and David, Fay and John of the three local committees who organised the proceedings in their usual efficient manner.
26 January 2008
Our FROG RACE evening, held at St. Luke's Church Hall. Cheltenham, was again a great success, and nearly 50 punters took part. As usual the skills required took some mastering, but the Frog's did not suffer! Thanks to organiser Avril Dooley, the participants, the Sponsors, the Helpers and not least the Cotswold Frog Racing Team who kindly managed the proceedings, the RNLI benefitted from a net surplus of almost £600.Thanks are also due to Robin Tucker, who organised the excellent Sausage and Mash Supper, and Ian Read, who kindly donated the delicious sausages.
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2007
24 February 2007
We held our ANNUAL MASKED BALL 3 at the Thistle Hotel Cheltenham which was again a Joint event organised by members of Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and Newent Branch Committees. Over 150 guests attended and as in previous years this was a very enjoyable and successful evening, aided by an excellent menu, and the fabulous Top Mix live band. Funds raised are expected to be in excess of £4000.
30 MARCH 2007
SKITTLES EVENING
This was held at the Civil Service Sports Club, Cheltenham, and a very enjoyable evening was had by all, including the excellent Buffet provided by Joy, the CSSC Caterer. Thanks are due to John Couch, who organised the evening, and also (no fix, this!) won the Killer Knockout Competition , kindly donated his winnings to the RNLI. The net proceeds of the evening amounted to £136, including an entertaining Raffle.
15 APRIL 2007
OPEN GARDEN EVENT
The beautiful setting of Highnam Court, Gloucester again provided a fantastic back-drop to the RNLI Open Garden event, jointly organised and staffed by volunteers from Gloucester,Tewkesbury, Newent and Cheltenham Branches.The Event was blessed by glorious early summer weather (in spring!), and the many attendees had a thoroughly enjoyable visit.
Many thanks are due to the owners, Mr. and Mrs. Head, who very kindly allowed the facilities available free of charge - consequently all the proceeds of £2068 have gone forward to RNLI Funds. Thanks are also required for the Volunteers who made this event the success it was, especially Fay Harvey and Avril Dooley manning the ever-popular Tea and Cake stall!
FLAG DAY 4th May 2007 - Cheltenham Town Centre
This was again an outstanding success, with a record total of £1653 being collected. Thanks are due to Derek Poulton, who organised the Volunteer Teams, and all the volunteers who kindly gave up their time to assist , some for the whole day. Last but not least, thanks are again due to the staff of the Mobility Centre, Beechwood Arcade, who allowed us to use their office facilities as an operations base.
SPONSORED WALK - CLEEVE HILL CHELTENHAM - 13th MAY 2007
This event had unfortunately to be cancelled due to the very inclement weather experienced immediately before the start, and which lasted throughout the day. Commiserations to the entrants, who hopefully put their training to use elsewhere. It may be possible to hold the event later in the year. Despite the 'non-walk', we were generously rewarded with donations of £263! Thanks to all who contributed.
TESCO SUPERMARKET BISHOPS CLEEVE COLLECTION 29/29 July 2007
This event was organised at short notice, and even then was touch and go because of the unfortunate local flood and water situation. Our secretary Fay Harvey did her usual excellent job, however, resulting in a fantastic Donations total over the 2 days of £1597. Many thanks are due to Tescos for facilitating the operation, and of course to Fay and the other volunteers who willingly gave up their time to bring about such a successful conclusion.
PRESCOTT SPEED HILL CLIMB 1/2 SEPTEMBER 2007
We attended as usual thanks to the generosity of the organisers, the Bugatti Owners Club. An enjoyable weekend was had by all, with excellent sales of souvenirs and a bumper bucket collection! Total achieved was an event record of £898.
CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE BOAT JUMBLE 13 OCTOBER 2007
This event was a first for us, it having been transferred to Cheltenham from the Malvern Showground. We manned a small Souvenir Stall and managed a reasonable receipts total, but the morning weather was unsettled and attendance numbers somewhat lacking.
TODDINGTON VINTAGE STEAM AND CLASSIC VEHICLE FAIR 13/14 OCTOBER 2007
Attending this Event on both days meant logistical arrangements mattered, but many thanks are due in particular to Fay Harvey and Avril Dooley who saw to it that almost the entire range of Souvenirs, Calenders and Xmas cards, and equipment, were in the right place at the right time, and also made the necessary early starts! This latter event was well patronised, and our receipts benefitted as a result. Total takings for both Events over both days amounted to £825, a very laudable result.
THANKS ARE DUE TO ALL VOLUNTEERS WHO ASSISTED AT BOTH SITES, AND OF COURSE TO THE EVENTS ORGANISERS FOR THEIR KIND INVITATIONS.
CHEQUE PRESENTATION GLOSCAT THE PARK CHELTENHAM 17 0CTOBER 2007
RNLI was again a beneficiary at a Cheque presentation ceremony held at Gloscat's Fullwell House resulting from the University's Charity Appeals organised by their Rag Committees. A number of different Charities were chosen by the students to receive varying amounts from their total fund-raising efforts, and in the case of RNLI, the figure donated was £1000!. SW Regional Organiser Frances Warren attended the presentation accompanied by John Couch, Vice Chairman Cheltenham Branch, who accepted with particular gratitude a giant cheque for the amount, together with the 'real money'.
BRANCH AGM, CIVIL SERVICE CLUB, CHELTENHAM, 7 NOVEMBER
The Branch held the 2007 Annual General Meeting, where the supporters and guests, including David Prince, Cheltenham's Deputy Mayor, enjoyed a talk by Liam McDonald, the volunteer Helmsman for the Weston Super Mare Inshore Lifeboat. In the absence of the Chairman, John Couch (Vice Chairman) presented the Chairman's report for the past year, and Derek Poulton, Honorary Treasurer presented last years Financial Report, showing that total net receipts gathered by the Branch in 2006 amounted to £12318.
CHELTENHAM MALE VOICE CHOIR LIFEBOATS CONCERT, CHELTENHAM COLLEGE CHAPEL, 17 NOVEMBER.
The Branch were very kindly offered the opportunity to raise a collection at this Event, which was a particularly enjoyable evening. Guests were entertained by the Choir in their usual inimitable manner, supported by the Diamante Vocal Ensemble and lyric soprano Elizabeth MacDonald. The Collection raised the grand total of £335, a credit to all who gave so generously. Many thanks are due to CMVC Chairman Steve Allsup, and Paul Hipkiss, who were instrumental in dedicating this Event to the RNLI.
KINGS SINGERS CONCERT TEWKESBURY ABBEY 23 NOVEMBER 2007
The world-renowned Kings Singers generously performed a concert for the RNLI at the Abbey on the above date, which was an exceptional Event, particularly the group's rendition of the Lifeboatmens' Song, Home from the Sea, as the climax. Many thanks are due to the Kings Singers and also our generous Sponsors, Tewkesbury Abbey staff, and the Committee members and supporters who all contributed to the success of this special occasion.
Total net surplus raised was a grand figure of £4300.
EMERGENCY SERVICES CAROL SERVICE CHELTENHAM COLLEGE CHAPEL 6 DECEMBER 2007
This Event was again a very successful prelude to the Festive Season and was as usual very well attended. Guests enjoyed a great Carol service, followed by Mince Pies and Coffee. Total of funds collected was a very generous £614, and it was decided to donate one half of this amount (£307) to the Warwickshire Fire Brigade's Fund for the benefit of the families of their recently tragically deceased colleagues. Many thanks are due to the Chapel and also to Committee Members and Supporters who made this event so enjoyable and fruitful. Many thanks are also due tot the Branch Vice President, John Baker, who very generously donated a further £307 to match the donation the Fire Brigade Fund.
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2006
