The Lisa Barnes Memorial Fund » 06 June 2014

Garden Fete raises over £800 21st June 2014

webbie — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 12:50:27 +0000

GARDEN FETE A GREAT SUCCESS.
Local resident Ernie Barlow decided to organise a garden fete for Lisa’s fund at his home in Laurel Close Mepal. Not to let anything get in his way on Saturday 15 and with the weather looking a bit overcast it was decided to switch venues to the Village Hall.

“Ernie, a great supporter of Lisa’s Fund, has organised other events in the past and raised many hundreds of pounds doing so, including a birthday party for himself,” said Robert Barnes founder of Lisa’s Fund. “I knew he would not let the weather get in the way, and along with a army of volunteers managed to raise £888.88.”

The day went very well said Robert they had a BBQ, teas and cakes, an assortment of stalls including a book stall, a bottle stall, a cake stall and a bric a brac stall.

The entertainment was provided by organ player Launa Turner and a talented group of young children from Witchford.

A big thank you to them all for helping raise such a huge amount for Lisa’s Fund.

Walter Gray helps the fund to its £100,000 target 21st June 2014

webbie — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 12:44:58 +0000

The final cheque for £500 which tipped Lisa’s fund over the £100,000 was donated by Mr Walter Gray of Soham. Local business man Mr Gray, who has a road resurfacing company, along with his family and his friends have followed Lisa’s Fund from the start.

Robert Barnes commented, “Walter and his family have always been so generous towards Lisa’s Fund but this came as a big surprise, I am so grateful for their help in this way.”

Mr Gray pictured handing over the cheque for £500

City of Ely Flower Club update 22nd June 2014

webbie — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 12:39:45 +0000

The City of Ely flower club donated £350 to Lisa’s Fund at their Annual club show & competition held on Thursday 5 June. The club chose Lisa’s fund as their charity of the year.

A big thank you to Chairperson Grace Bent, Margaret Dooling and the members for the club for all their help.

Pictured with Robert Is Grace Bent.

City of Ely Flower Club Thursday 5th June 2014

webbie — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 10:35:56 +0000

CITY OF ELY FLOWER CLUB Invites you to their ANNUAL CLUB SHOW & COMPETITION
This year it will take the form of a ‘Social Evening’ including tea, cakes and biscuits, with a 15-minute talk from Robert Barnes on his work with The Arthur Rank Hospice through Lisa’s Fund on
THURSDAY 5 JUNE 2014 AT 7.15PM
(Doors Open at 7.00pm)
Categories for the Floral Competition are:-
Novices: Class 1 – Holiday 24ins x 24ins;
Class 2 – Buttons & Bows 24ins x 24ins;

Advanced: Class 3 – Handbag 18ins x 18ins;
Class 4 – Design to include A Box 24ins x 24ins;
Both Novices & Advanced: Class 5 – Fabric Fun 24ins x 24ins; ( Can include Wool)

There will be an opportunity for Members and Visitors to vote for their best flower arrangement in each of the above classes as well as their choice for ‘Best in Show’. Come along and have a fun evening and meet new friends. Everyone welcome.

VENUE: NEEDHAMS HALL, ELY COLLEGE, DOWNHAM ROAD, ELY,
CB6 2SH

Entrance Fee: VISITORS £5.00
Further Information: Grace Bent – 01353 661457 or Margaret Dooling – 01353 610436

Ely Library 3 week Exhibition starting Monday 30th June 2014

webbie — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 13:50:45 +0000

Starting Monday 30th June for a 3 week exhibition

Showing past and future events of the Lisa Barnes Memorial Fund

Find us on the landing at Ely Library.