Charity cycle team stormed to £3,600
●●10 Years Ago EDAL power helped raise more than £3,600 for the NSPCC.
Almost 100 cyclists braved the storms to take part in a charity bike ride organised by the Littleborough branch of the children’s charity.
It was followed by a party at the home of organisers Carole and Jim Kennedy.
Mrs Kennedy said: “We are just about drying out now.
“Everybody was absolutely soaked to the bone, but spirits remained high and we partied the night away despite the rain.
“We still have quite a bit of money to collect so we are well on course to beat the amount we raised last year.”
PA group of friends braved the rain in order to take part in a charity car wash to raise money for breast cancer research. ●●Alicia France (13), Jack Flynn-Oakley (11), Hayley O’Donnell (14) and Sophie Darlington (14) took part in the Big Bike Ride for the NSPCC
The car wash was part of a series of efforts made by the group in order to raise money for the cause.
Helen O’Donnell and friends, who met at a karate class seven years previously, travelled to Edinburgh to take part in the Moonwalk, a marathon event in which participants choose to take part in either a full marathon or half marathon.
On this occasion, four out of the group of nine completed the full marathon and five were successful in completing the half marathon.
This was the second year that the friends have participated in the Moonwalk.
The car wash was the sixth that Helen and her friends organised and took part in, in order to raise money.
Helen said that: “On this occasion it was really bad weather which meant that it was quite quiet.
“However we have had better success in our previous car washes when the weather was sunny and we were busy all day.”
The group had raised a total of £865 for research into breast cancer. THE rain failed to put a dampener on St Edward’s Primary School’s summer fair.
Outdoor activities such as the bouncy castle, throw the sponge at the teacher, a penalty shoot-out and the ball pool all had to be cancelled due to the bad weather.
But the crowds still managed to enjoy themselves immensely and the event raised a very worthy total of £977.
Julie Jones, chairwoman of the PTA, said: “Despite the bad weather the day was still well attended and we had a really good turnout.
“All the children thoroughly enjoyed the day and it seemed as busy as the previous year’s summer fair.” A Year 6 production of ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat’ was voted a huge success following sell-out performances at Tonacliffe Primary School.
Headteacher Kevin Quin summed up the audience’s reaction: “Both performances were absolutely fabulous.
“The singing was wonderful and the acting terrific and the children’s enjoyment shone through.”
As well as appearing in the production, the pupils had a hand in designing the costumes and the programmes.
Their inspiration was going to see ‘Joseph’ for themselves at Manchester’s Palace Theatre.
Mr Quinn said: “Following their Sats exams they auditioned for their parts and started rehearsals just four weeks ago.” THE people of Shaw were taken on a journey back through the mists of time with the annual Victorian weekend.
As ever, dozens of residents got into the spirit of the occasion and wore fancy dress from the era.
Martha Chambers won the prize for the best dressed girl, while Anita Shallcross won the best dressed boy prize for her Artful Dodger outfit.
The best dressed woman award went to Mary Marshall, while David Quarmby took the honours as the best dressed man.
Age Concern in Market Street scooped the prize for the best dressed shop with the RSPCA being the runner-up.
There was a variety of stalls and a fairground to attract people of all ages.
Wardle Anderson Brass Band provided a musical backdrop to events and there was a 56-vehicle vintage rally. YEAR 7 pupils from Whitworth Community High School were paid a visit by a four-legged friend.
On Monday, Toni Forrest and her guide dog William from the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association visited the school assembly.
The pupils, eager to find out information about William, asked interesting questions such as ‘What happens when Toni goes on holiday?’ and ‘how is William trained?’
Toni told the pupils about the value of eye protection in the sun and the pupils wore their sunglasses for the full day.
A total of £100 was raised by Year 7 from the creation of a ‘hand tree’ during PSHE lessons.
The money raised was sent to the Association of Guide Dogs for the Blind to sponsor the training of a guide dog.