<Hi Everyone,
Apologies for the long silence, but please don’t think it’s because I’ve got nothing to say! Lots has been happening since I last updated you with the Amy’s HOPE 20 fundraising. First of all, after spending most of last year and early this year fundraising in one way or another Amy decided that she wanted to do more ….. She handed in her notice as an Activities Co-ordinator at a nursing home and opened
Butterflies Community Store.
She has taken on the lease of a local shop (the Old Post Office in Rumbridge Street). But it’s not just a shop – there is a kitchen, tea room and garden at the back! Everything needed decorating – so we rolled up our sleeves and got stuck in! So, that’s how we spent March. Then on Saturday 29th March came the opening of the shop.
Amy took this opportunity to combine both opening the shop and handing over the funds that Amy’s HOPE 20 had raised up until 15th February 2014, which was the 20th anniversary of her diagnosis.
There were representatives from both the Hampshire Branch of Myasthenia Gravis Association and Stanley Graveson Ward, Wessex Neurological Hospital. Amy handed over a cheque for £2000.00 to the Hampshire Branch of the Myasthenia Gravis Association and a cheque for £500 plus two personal DVD players (one for the men’s ward and one for the women’s ward) to Stanley Graveson Ward.
Butterflies Community Store – the aim.
Amy formed Amy’s HOPE 20 to enable her to give back to organisations who had helped her over the last 20 years. The aim of Butterflies Community Store is to give back to the community and to also raise awareness of other conditions, illnesses that are not widely recognised. Butterflies will also promote various awareness weeks.
Tearoom – The tearoom which is a very pleasant light and airy room is available for private hire. There are also various events organised each month, so keep an eye on the “What’s On”. To date there have been two Psychic suppers which were a great success, there will be a fish and chip supper and bingo night every other Friday (Friday 6th June was a special D Day supper). Other activities include Knit and Natter on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, Boardgames on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, both from 10.30 – 12.30.
Sunday 6th July – Race for Life post race refreshments
Butterflies tea rooms will be open from 11.00 – 3.00 on this day to sell well earned refreshments to those ladies who have taken part in the Southampton Race for Life – and their supporters. Profits made will be donated to Cancer Research UK. Cream teas or ‘Slimmers’ snacks’ will be available at £2.50 per plate with other refreshments from 50p each.
Calmore Group Slimming World
My last notification mentioned that Calmore Group Slimming World were taking part in the Slim for Life. There was a vote to choose a charity for any money raised to be donatedto – and Amy’s HOPE 20 won!!
Some members (including me and Dave) volunteered to be sponsored for our weight loss over a six week period). Emillie our consultant also held raffles with the funds being donated and the Amy’s HOPE 20 collection tins were placed in very prominent positions!
On Thursday 8th May Amy came to the Calmore Group Slimming World and Emillie presented her with a cheque for £322 plus cash bringing the total donation to £398.62. Amy was totally overwhelmed by everyone’s generosity. Thank you to everyone at Calmore Group Slimming World for all their hard work.
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