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The Staffordshire based CCP UK group have bee
n hosting teenagers and young children for the last 13 years and have found that the holiday makes a tremendous difference to the lives of the young people, both physically and psychologically.
The group which is based at St. Luke’s Church, Endon, Stoke-on-Trent , are very grateful for all the support given each year from local Churches, Rotary Clubs, WI’s, schools and businesses, without whom this Project would not be possible.
Summer 2010
Most of the young people who came to stay in Endon this summer are 19 years old. They spent their first fortnight with families and then stayed at Cicely Haughton School in Wetley Rocks. From the start the young people gelled as a group and were a great support to each other. They particularly enjoyed outdoor activities like caoeing at Leamington Spa. The teenagers had never met before they came on the holiday, but they all became very good friends during their time together.
Doctors say that four weeks away from their contaminated homeland can boost a child’s damaged immune system for up to two years.
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Contact Name:
John and Julie Gater
Telephone:
01782 535000
Email:
julie.ccp@googlemail.com
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Endon & Stoke News
Busy Week for Our Endon Group!
Every year the Endon & Stoke Group hold a Charity Dinner and Auction around the 26th April to commemorate the Nuclear Disaster. This year they held the event on Friday 23rd April at The Three Horse Shoes Country Hotel in Blackshaw Moor. It was an extremely successful event, with 97 people attending and raised just over £5,000.
The group have also continued to hold a coffee morning and luncheon over the last few years and this was held on Saturday 24th April at ST. Edwards Church in Leek, organised by group member Carole Lownds. The event raised £470 with Barclays matching the amount. Then in the evening of Saturday 24th April, a Barn Dance was held at Endon Village Hall, organised by Endon St. Luke’s Church, where the group are based. Another successful event and great social evening was had by all who attended.
On Saturday May 15th, host family, Ingrid Boulton and friends organised a ladies sponsored bike ride, 26.5 miles along the canal towpaths around Stoke. A very successful event but many sore bottoms at the finish line.
On Saturday May 22nd, On the hottest day of the year! Kevin Waters and Andy Mellor, ran the White Peak Marathon to raise funds, Kevin and his wife Alexandra host teenagers with the group in the summer. They both completed the marathon, totally exhausted in the heat, but must be congratulated for their enthusiasm and committment as they saw professional runners giving up after half way. They have raised £2,000 between them for CCP.
In the evening on Saturday May 22nd, host family Suzan and Clive Kerridge held a Pimms Party and Quiz at their home and invited all their neighbours and friends locally and raised over £400.
In Endon we have a traditional welldressing event every year over the Whit Bank Holiday Weekend. The local Endon CCP members were out again fundraising by holding a ’Spin the Wheel’ kiddies stall which involves washing and revitalising lots and lots of donated cuddly toys which are then given away as prizes. Bank Holiday Monday was an early start for some of the team as they organised a Car Boot Sale setting up from 6 am, selling donated items of bric n brac. Over the whole weekend the group managed to raise £1000.00.
Barn Dance with Peas and Pie
Saturday April 24th, 7.30pm
Organised by Ros Benson, this is being held at the Endon Village Hall, tickets £10 from Ros, 504137 with proceeds being split between CCP and St Luke’s Church, Endon.
Thank You Teresa!
Incredibly dedicated volunteer Teresa Elks, with the help of her family, has collected over 20 boxes of aid for the Sanatorium holiday this summer. They have delivered the aid to Glossop, where it will be loaded onto the convoy leaving in April. Thank you Teresa!
Chernobyl Anniversary Dinner and Auction
Friday April 23rd
This is a great fun night with a 4 course meal and an auction at The Three Horse Shoes, Blackshaw Moor. Accommodation available.
Tickets £25 a head and on sale now!
Marathon Mania
March 28th, Liverpool Half Marathon
April 22nd, White Peak Marathon
Kevin and Andy will be running both marathons (!) and are looking for sponsors.
St Luke’s Spring Fair: Saturday, March 6th
Saturday, March 6th at 2pm
This is organised by Ros Benson and will be held at the Endon Village Hall. £1.00 entry (includes refreshments) for adults and free for children. Volunteers are needed to set up the stalls from 10.30 am. Tickets are on sale now!
Coffee Morning: Trinity Church, Leek. 9am – 12pm
November: Saturday 28th
Coffee Morning Trinity Church, Leek. 9am – 12pm
‘Heartbeat Chorus’ A Feast of Sight and Sound!
November: 14th at 7.30pm.
‘Heartbeat Chorus’ A Feast of Sight and Sound! The group are The European Ladies Bronze Medallists’ harmony signers! This event will be held at Endon High School, Leek Road, Endon. Tickets are now on sale for £7.50 please contact Rosemary Millward, 01782 517314. Please visit the website, www.heartbeatchorus.co.uk for a taste of this exciting show.
