Benham Publishing Businesss Magazines February 2014 | Page 8

CharityNews

Sparkling celebration raises
money for local charities

Wakefield Civic Society gets set to
celebrate its first 50 years!
Established in 1964, Wakefield Civic Society is getting ready to
mark its 50th anniversary in 2014, with plans for 50 activities
and more new blue plaques to come (taking the total in place
up to, yes, 50).
The society is also hoping that more businesses will show their support by
taking out corporate membership. By joining as a corporate member you will
be helping the society to continue its good work in trying to ensure that
Wakefield is an attractive place in which to live or work and that it is a city
which appeals to visitors.
Membership includes the benefit of special events, with other corporate
members, social events with the rest of the membership, or special team
events for your colleagues such as guided walks and talks – as well as
supporting your local area.
Society president Kevin Trickett explains “We already have over 20 businesses
and organisations enrolled as members – it would be great if we could get
that up to 50 by the end of next year”.
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