League of Friends of Fairford Hospital

(Registered Charity No: 1006416)

PRESS RELEASE

The grand sum of more than £2,000 was raised by the League of Friends of Fairford Hospital at its annual bazaar at the Community Centre. The event, which raises funds for the League’s community work, offered a wide range of stalls and refreshments, which were included in the entry charge.

The Bazaar was also the venue for the annual charity draw, which raised nearly £1,000. An extra boost to takings this year came from the sale of Christmas cards, which the League trialled for the first time last year.

“We were delighted by how well our fund-raising efforts have gone this year,” said David Phillips, the League’s chairman. “Our charity shop in Lechlade came on stream recently and we hope that will help us achieve the large sum we need each year to maintain our work in the community.”

The organisation can always use offers of help at the shop and with its activities, which include drivers for the car scheme and collectors for the house-to-house collection which has been fixed for the end of March next year. Offers to the Administrator, Mrs Julie Zarczynski (01793725091), or the Charity Shop.