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St Clare Hospice is calling on their local schools , workplaces and community groups across West Essex and East Hertfordshire to put their creative fundraising skills to the test by taking part in their second annual Go Bright Week .
The hospice charity is running the week-long campaign as part of their community fundraising activities and the event promises to be the ‘ brightest week in the St Clare calendar .’ Taking place from Saturday 14th to Sunday 22nd July , St Clare supporters are invited to hold ‘ bright ’ events in aid of the charity – raising awareness and funds for the cause .
Go Bright Week will start with St Clare ’ s first-ever Go Bright Walk held on Saturday 14th July in the Water Gardens in Harlow . The new summer 5k fundraiser promises to be the ‘ brightest 5k in town ’ and the event is suitable for the whole family . The walk will set off at 11am with a familyfriendly festival of stalls , games and treats from 10am to 3pm .
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Running from Saturday 14th to Sunday 22nd July Go Bright Week is open to all local schools , businesses and community groups across West Essex and East Hertfordshire – the catchment area of the hospice .
For more information about how you can get involved in St Clare ’ s Go Bright Week and to download your free resource pack , visit : www . stclarehospice . org . uk / event / go-brightweek or contact St Clare Community Fundraising Lead , Dani De ’ ath , on 01279 773738 or email dani @ stclarehospice . org . uk
You can register for the Go Bright Walk online at : www . stclarehospice . org . uk / event / go-bright-walk or by calling the St Clare Events Team , on 01279 773754 .
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Kemi Badenoch , MP for Saffron Walden , boarded the Uttlesford Buffy Bus to see the playbus service in action .
Serving fifteen different communities in Uttlesford , from Saffron Walden to Stansted , the double-decker bus has been converted into a play area for children under 5 , complete with toys and learning facilities .
By taking the playcentre to them the mobile service gives new opportunities to local children , and is staffed by professional Early Years Workers .
“ Locally-run schemes like this are essential to many families in our district ” said Mrs . Badenoch .
“ Young children in rural areas can often miss out on these kinds of social
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playgroups , so the Buffy Bus is an inspired initiative .”
“ As an independent charity , however , they rely on donations and Big Lottery funding which expires at the end of the year . They are currently in the process of putting together a bid for further funding , but they need your help . If you , or anyone you know has used the service , you should consider getting in touch with the team to offer your support – even just testimonials from satisfied customers will strengthen the application ”.
The Buffy Bus service is also looking for local business sponsors and supporters . Anyone interested in offering their support should contact 01799 522130 or email rose . juhl @ btconnect . com
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