Easter Draw

In the 3 weeks up to Easter we raised a magnificent £1300 for the Jennifer Trust for Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Acorns Children’s Hospice, Meningitis Trust & other local causes when we held raffles at the Drum and Monkey & Black Boy P.H.s.

'Easter came earlier this year than any year since 1913, and together with the wintry weather it certainly affected the ticket sales when compared with previous years', says John Horton. 'Hopefully we shall do better next Spring.'

Martin Bye presenting basket of eggs to winner Sarah Marriott from Hall Green

The wining numbers were:

Black Boy P.H.	Ticket no	01934	Sarah Marriott from Hall Green
Drum & Monkey P.H.	Ticket no	00115	Ros Willis from Knowle

Standley & Co We thank the management of both pubs, all their generous customers and Standley’s Solicitors in Knowle for their continued support in sponsoring all the costs in holding these raffles.

The Meningitis Trust

Meningitis is still with us. It can strike in an instant, but the impact can last a lifetime. The Meningitis Trust exists to help rebuild shattered lives by providing emotional, practical and financial support. Our support is lifelong.

7 year old Levana lost her legs to meningococcal septicaemia when she was just a baby. Today she plays on her new climbing frame and recently won a swimming award at her local club.

Levana has remarkable determination, but without the support the Meningitis Trust has been able to provide, this may not have been possible.

Please support us so that we may be able to continue to support the people who need us.

Visit meningitis-trust.org

The Jennifer Trust

The Jennifer Trust The only national charity in the UK dedicated both to supporting people affected by Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and investing in essential research into causes, treatments and eventually a cure for the condition.

On average a baby is born every week with the most severe form of SMA and they rarely survive past their first birthday.

By taking part in the Festive Walk, you can help us support the parents of these babies by providing multi-sensory toy packs, specially designed to stimulate the senses of a baby with Type 1 SMA.

More details on jtsma.org.uk

Acorns

Acorns Acorns cares for children with life-limiting conditions. This means that we care for children who are not expected to reach adulthood, as a cure for their condition cannot be found.

We provide respite, emergency and end-of-life care and also round-the-clock community support to the whole family.

We have three hospices, based in Birmingham, Walsall and Worcester, designed to be a home-from-home to help children make the most of every day.

Our supporters fund more than 80 per cent of our running costs.

And local causes

In 2007 we raised a magnificent £2,401 for Berrow Cottage Homes, Marie Curie Cancer Care, ChildLine & other local causes./

'The prizes both went to local residents' said last year’s organiser Mike Colvin. 'Each year as the winning tickets are drawn I hold my breath wondering whether we shall have to take a basket of eggs to some far flung part of the country. Legend has it, it was won by someone living in Scotland one year!'

Please get in touch to see how you can help us at acorns.org.uk