Charities receive cash from the proceeds of league’s competitions

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THE Cheltenham League has handed over cheques to the Butterfly Garden, Sue Ryder and the Cheltenham Sports Association for the Disabled as the proceeds of the League’s Charity Cup Competitions for 2017-18 were distributed to worthy local causes.

Represented by Chris Evans, chairman of the trustees, and Nathan Ridley, a member of the project, The Butterfly Garden received a cheque for £1,300 at the offices of CEMAR in Barnwood, Gloucester.

CEMAR sponsor the cups and the presentation was made by Nick Woodrow, CEMARS Chief Operating Officer, and Annabelle Strutt, chair of the company’s Employee Engagement Forum, which has agreed to not only continue the sponsorship for the current season but also to increase it.

As a result of the sponsorship, every penny raised by the competitions goes directly to the charities that the Cheltenham League supports.

Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice provides expert palliative care and support for people who are living with a life-limiting condition, as well as supporting their families and a presentation took place at Bristol Street Motors Ford Cheltenham, main sponsors of the Cheltenham League.

Sue Ryder was represented by Paulette Vallois, Fundraising Ambassador Volunteer, while the Cheltenham Sports Association for the Disabled runs swimming sessions for disabled people of all ages.

It also offers recreation through competitive and non-competitive sport and recognises the potential of recreation through sporting activities to aid rehabilitation.

In a presentation at The Big Yellow Storage David Bond, a disabled swimmer, collected the cheque on behalf of the Association.