Well March has got off to a good start for Amy. She took part in The Volunteering Show with Julie Lorraine, a radio programme on Express fm tonight, along with Steve Saunders from Myaware and Myasthenia Gravis nurse, Lisa. Amy spoke about the effect Myasthenia Gravis has had on her life, the treatment she now receives and the fundraising activities that she is involved in. She also mentioned Butterflies Community Store and her plans for the future. If you didn’t get to hear the programme you can listen again at
Also in March, Butterflies Community Store will be spreading their wings and taking over another shop. Due to the fantastic response the shop has had, and the many donations of goods she receives, Amy has been short on space in the Community Store, unable to display all the items she has for sale. Books and CDs are having to be displayed in the Ten Bob Tea Room, at the rear of the shop, taking up valuable space where the activity events that run on a regular basis are held. These events include Monday 10.30-12.30 Seasonal Arts and Crafts, Tuesday 10.30-12.30 Cards and Board Games, Wednesday 10.30-12.30 Knit, Sew and Natter, Friday 10.30-12.30 Topic Quiz and Bingo. Thursdays are left free for various support groups who hire the tea rooms.
So, when she was offered the opportunity to expand she could hardly refuse. As a result Butterflies have spread their wings and taken over what was Totton Rubber Stamp just across the road from their existing shop. This new venture will be called Butterflies Community Store Kaleidoscope Project. The aim is to incorporate local businesses under one roof. Butterflies Community Store will move their clothing to the new shop and keep the other items in the original shop. Other local businesses will then rent space or shelving from Butterflies. Some businesses already on board are: Totton Rubber Stamp; The Supply Sgt (Army Surplus), Ciggy Juice (e cigerettes) Build a Buddy, Waxscentsual, and more.
Here are some photos of the Christmas Bazaar held in November, which was a great success. Many people asked if we would be holding another “Table Top Sale” so we decided to hold an Easter Fayre …….
Our friendly Mrs Santa and Elf welcomed people to the Christmas Bazaar
Events in April
Easter Fayre, Saturday 4 April 11.00 – 2.00. Colbury Memorial Hall, Main Road, Colbury, Hants. There are still a few tables available which can be booked at a cost of £15 each. There will be a variety of goods on offer, including stalls from Macmillan Cancer Research, Slimming World, Organic Bliss, Maggie Curtis will be selling works of art, created by herself, to raise money for the Wing Walk she is doing on 19th April in aid of Parkinson’s UK, there will be plants ready for the spring, cake stall, raffle, tombola, as well as activities for children, plus hot and cold snacks.
Abseil the Orbit – Sunday 26th April 2015
On top of organising the opening of a new shop (Official Opening Day Saturday 28th March), and despite being afraid of heights, Amy is also going to Abseil the Orbit at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London on Sunday 26th April. The orbit stands at 350 ft high and is the UK’s tallest structure. This abseil has been organised by Myaware, the new name for the Myasthenia Gravis Association. Amy has a Just Giving Page where you can make a donation in support of Myaware. https://www.justgiving.com/Ami-Guy/.
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