Jackie Lewis© Newsletter Edition 8 GIVINGGIVING SOMETHINGSOMETHING BACKBACK Fund Raising for St David’s Hospice Care Edition 8 01/05/14 In Memory of Steven Lewis

Welcome to the 8th Edition A little reminder why we are raising money for St David’s. of the Newsletter. I hope

you enjoy reading what we St David’s mission is: have been up to since To provide and continue to develop a free and Edition 7. Our total has

continued to rise and we 2014 April comprehensive palliative care service of excellence December 2013 have held 4 events and 3 throughout Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport, monthly photography Torfaen and within South and Mid Powys for people, their competitions. families and carers facing a progressive life- We have also been lucky limiting illness which is no longer curable. This service enough to have individuals recognises the need of the whole person and is given in co successfully completing -operation with other agencies. sponsored events in Steve’s name keeping our To provide an educational resource using the special fundraising very much a expertise and skills of the Foundation. TEAM EFFORT. We are still supported by many others including One of the individuals featured in this Newsletter who Keiligh Baker at the Argus took part in the London Marathon said of St David’s and Newport Events who regularly promote our http://www.justgiving.com/Jackie-Lewis31 I wanted to raise money so St David's could continue to events. support patients and families when they need it the most. I ur goal for this are not even half way through have seen the compassion and care that the nursing staff and THANK YOU to everyone year is £25,000 the year and our total is support staff show to patients and their families. Any making the news that and it is hard to already 92% towards that enables me to produce a believe that we goal. donation will make a difference. Newsletter. O 1 John Hartson is a supporter of this fund raising campaign. Jackie Lewis© Newsletter Edition 8

The Hillary and Russell The Winners Runners Up

The 2nd Runners Up

The Hopefuls

The End

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We hope to repeat this event and arrange one BINGO NIGHT News: As so many photographs are taken at our later in the year or maybe the beginning of FRIDAY 21st next year on one of those cold winter events I decided to put in place a flyer which I placed evenings in January or February as we are on every table. I feel everyone has the right to decide FEBRUARY recovering from our Christmas festivities. whether their photograph is shared on Social Media This was the first time pages. This is a copy of the flyer and it will be included that we have held a in every event we provide in the future . Bingo night. The event was put into our calendar because an impromptu game used to fill in a ‘gap’ in one of our entertainment evenings proved to be so popular many people asked for a whole evening of Bingo. Paul Murphy had taken up the challenge of Bingo Caller and although his first time ’out’ he was a natural. We loved having him as our Bingo Caller and so an event was planned. We paid out above average prize money for full houses in the main Bingo Books and even bigger amounts for the flyers. All winners of a line had a fantastic prize from the prizes that had been donated to us throughout the month. We raised £160 for St David’s due to the generosity of all of those that supported us on this our first Bingo Evening.

In between the Bingo night and our next fundraiser I really enjoyed being at the Newport Half Marathon with my friend Julie. The weather was kinder this year than last year, definitely not as cold, didn’t even mind the small amount of rain that appeared now and again. It was very rewarding to be taking part in just a small way and helping out all the individuals who run for charity. Life is not all about what you spend on yourself, there is as much or more satisfaction in giving to help other people. All the runners were so thankful for all the help they were given but we were even more thankful for the many people running for such wonderful causes. What struck me that day was, however big or small the event and whatever your role, we are all in it together to help to make life better for others in the Community.

3 John Hartson is a supporter of this fund raising campaign. Jackie Lewis© Newsletter Edition 8 FOUR AMAZING INDIVIDUALS WHO MADE THE DECISION TO COMBINE FITNESS WITH THE WORLD OF FUNDRAISING Pontypool 10K (23/02/14), the Newport Half Marathon (02/03/14) and KATE WATERS Kate Waters a friend of Steve’s for most of his life took us by surprise following her decision to start running again, when she asked us if she could raise money for St David’s in Steve’s name and add the money to our total. Kate was amazing, we were very touched and so glad that we were there to cheer Kate on. This is what Kate said: “Less than 5 months ago (October 5th to be exact) I did my first park run and couldn't even run a full 5k. Today I completed the Newport half marathon! Just goes to show what you can do when you put your mind to it. Even better than that, I've raised a massive £300 for the fantastic St David's Hospice Care too! So thank you to everyone who sponsored me, at the 9 mile mark when it was getting difficult it was your generosity that got me to the end! Thanks again, really appreciated it xx”

The Newport Half Marathon The 77 mile ’Big Bike The London Marathon and Ceri Knight (14/04/14) (02/03/14), Ride.’ (30/03/14) and JAMES Ceri Knight a supporter of our fundraising ran the 2014 the 77 mile ’Big Bike MATTHEWS London Marathon. This is what Ceri said: Ride’ (30/03/14). and RAY BIRD James Matthews a friend of Steve’s A decade after running my last marathon I who regularly raises money for charity decided it was time to get fit again. St David's Ray Bird friend and brother-in-law of Steve once again completed the St David’s bike ride for St had been amazing while caring for Keith (Jon's has been doing some fantastic fundraising for St David’s. uncle) last year so I wanted to raise money so David’s in Steve’s name and raised £145. Ray organised a brilliant golfing event last September and St David's could continue to support patients James said: raised a massive £915. This time Ray has put on his and families when they need it the most. I running shoes and leaped onto his bike to raise more Just to let you all know that have seen the compassion and care that the money. This is what Ray said: I am taking part in a 77 nursing staff and support staff show to patients and their “So far I have £173 for the half mile bike ride next Sunday families. Any donation will make a difference. Through fund marathon and bike ride and the for a great cause St David's foundation. raising for St David's I have made lots of new friends, Christine 54321 donation is currently at I'm going to do it for a friend of mine Vorres Pont-y-Pwl runners and of course you Jackie. I'm proud £370 split between St David’s and Steven Lewis who sadly passed away to to do whatever I can to help St David's. In September my Luca but this runs until September stomach cancer. His daughters Meg 6 and Beth 4 did a 2k fun run and raised £180 so hopefully a bit more will be mum Jackie has been for St David's. They are running another one shortly which we added before then. Next ride is 100 miles Cardiff to Tenby doing some fantastic have been collecting sponsorship for with my marathon before we set off for Amsterdam.” The link to Ray’s page is work in his memory money and raised nearly £800. The link to Ceri’s page is http:// uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/ http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ raising money for St showFundraiserProfilePage.action?userURL=knightgirls RayBird.MikeBridges David's.

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OUR ST DAVID’S DAY EVENT

Our poster said it all, what a fabulous and unforgettable night it was. A sell out event with loads of raffle prizes, Dean Mack was everything that we thought he would be and more and we felt extremely lucky that Dean came along to entertain us on our St David’s Day Annual event. I will let the photographs tell the story rather than my words but after expenses we raised £287.50 and that weekend we put that together with an individual donation of £50 from Julie Gibson, £5 from the sale of chocolate lollipops made by Sue, Murphy and £2 not added from our photography competition and we made our total up to £22,500.

………. and eventually, sadly, we let Elvis leave the building after a dynamic, lively and entertaining evening ………. and we raised more money for St David’s.

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The 8th April was our next fundraiser for this year. Not much effort required for this event. It requires you to pull up a chair, sit down and order a drink. Socialise with the other member of the group and buy a raffle ticket or two. Next comes the difficult bit, wait for your pre-ordered meal to arrive and the hardest part of all pick up your knife and fork and eat the most delicious meal ever. This is our second Curry Evening and although we were less in numbers we made up for that, we ate more food bought loads of raffle prizes for our The book donated by Damian and Jo—an auction to commence on Easter basket and with the help of the raffle tickets sold outside the event we raised an amount that far exceeded our expectations £199. As was the case last November the Management of the Delhi gave us 30% of the food bill back to give to St David’s and as we sold raffle tickets outside of the event for the ‘star’ prize, a special free raffle was arranged for those who had come along to support us with an extra 3 prizes. Everyone had an Easter chick on their place mats and we all had a brilliant time. For me the highlight of this evening and a moment that meant so much was when Damian and Jo, Steve's friends, presented me with an autobiography by John Challis - Being Boycie in Only Fools and Horses. When they were at a concert they thought of Steve, bought a book and had the book signed with In Memory of Steven Lewis at the top of the page. l will be auctioning it as a one Above the raffle prizes - our fabulous Easter Basket and 3 extra off item starting on 28th July which would have been Steve's 34th birthday. prizes for those that supported us on the evening. All items for the Steve really liked this character, apparently he reminded him of someone, (his Easter basket were donated by Sue, Gill, Mo, Anita I worth name begins with G). I was so taken aback that there is another part to this collectively more than £45. The basket went to my Aerobics story, I was going to reveal it in this Newsletter but lets just say What goes on Teacher Pauline and she loved it. in the New Delhi stays in the New Delhi. The Management of the New Delhi have asked me to organise a meal with friends later on the year once more and they will donate 30% of the food bill to help the children of Bangaldesh and this is something I would be very happy to do. I will let you all know when Brian and I are booking up for the meal and we hope that some of you will join us,

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PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION

JANUARY Winner Karen Howells—Judged by St David’s MARCH Winner Pete Graham—Judged by the (Tania Ansell) Public using the Newport Events Web Site

1st Runner up Paul Murphy

2nd Runner up 1st Runner up Tim Hawes Karen Howells

It was with deep sadness that I had to share with all of you the knowledge that we had lost a very great supporter of our fundraising for St David's. Dianne Fitzpatrick passed away FEBRUARY Winner Paul Murphy—Judged by Sarah Hopkins suddenly but peacefully in February this year. Dianne came to events whenever possible and on one occasion knowing that I 2nd Runner up was getting a bit snowed under, offered to help me out with Sue Murphy proof reading and other admin roles.

Dianne will always be remembered for her regular entry of photographs in our photography competition and so I am sharing these We are going to alternate the judging photographs in this Newsletter and remembering methods and this is how we will Dianne for the happy, kind and outgoing person continue throughout the year. April will be back that she was. Our thoughts are with Brian and his to St David’s, May will be Sarah of Sarah Hopkins three gorgeous little girls Molly Mai, Olwyn and Photography and then in June we will return to Peggy. the Newport Events page for a public vote. More though on the competition later. 1st Runner up Jenny Duggan 2nd Runner up Paul Murphy

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WHAT WE GET UP TO WHEN WE ARE NOT FUNDRAISING

I know that Steve was very special to Linda and Linda was very special to Steve. We both feel that he somehow brought us n Thursday 27th February my wonderful friend together and I am sure that this is the case. O Linda Ball and her partner of many years Scott PS Finally we got to meet Mandy and John, Linda’s Sister and Brother-in-law and can’t wait to meet up with them again Reardon got married. I felt very privileged and proud that later on in the year. Linda Ball invited Brian and I to be part of their very special PPS Linda took me completely by surprise when she whispered in my ear at her Hen Night that she was going to put her day. Although the weather had been changeable leading up beautiful bouquet on Steve’s resting place, I shouldn’t have been surprised because that is the sort of person she is. to their special day the Sun did shine for the biggest part of the time and Linda was able to wear her designer ’Wellies’ (more of that in a minute). LINDA AND DAD THE VERY HAPPY COUPLE AND THAT LINDA AND SCOTT WITH THEIR VERY It was very ‘purple’ and very romantic, the house was BEAUTIFUL CAKE PROUD CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN decorated to perfection and it was full of love and laughter. Linda’s cake was beautiful and I was very honoured that she had asked me to make her favour bags based on the design of our Happiness Kits. I changed the design slightly and managed to include some purple feathers. My friend Molly made all the little purple crosses complete with a Wedding verse inside and Linda finished it all off by placing them in a white basket.

Everything went off without a hitch except Scott had polished BRIAN the Wedding Car a beautiful ‘Mustang’ to perfection but because of the rain earlier in the day had to turn to plan B. The food was delicious and the wine was perfection and here I cannot fail to mention the wonderful Julie McNaughton I AND LINDA who was there all of the time to look after us. We finished the day with a few drinks at the Greenhouse and it was the perfect end to the perfect day. I think it was a beautiful

Wedding Day and I am sure that Linda and Scott felt the same way. I know that Linda missed her Mum more than ever that day but I think that she was right there with us all overseeing the whole day.

THE NEWLY WEDS FAVOUR BAGS AND JULIE AND LINDA AND CROSSES THOSE DESIGNER WELLIES

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We all work together to one end so that St David's can continue to support 6th MARCH EXTRA MILE AWARDS patients and families when they need it the most. Many of us have experienced that care and although we hope we will never have to, my gosh we are all so At the beginning of March I was honoured to be grateful that they are there just in case. among 60 names who were given the “extra mile” One of the best memories of the evening was having the good fortune to be sat on award. the next table to a group of people who had swum the English Channel to raise Residents and council workers who make a money for St David's. One of the group Kara Williams came over to introduce difference to the lives of others are officially herself, Kara swam at NMO with Steven and her Sister worked with Steven. What a recognised at a special presentation. coincidence and there was more to follow Dawn Lea another member of the Awards were given to nearly 60 group used to be Steven's swimming coach at NMO and remembered Steven individuals and organisations. on the squad's trip to Club La Santa Lanzarote. Steven was just 12 and thrilled to be going abroad without his parents. What wonderful memories we Brian and I both knew that we were there shared that night. to represent EVERYONE who continues to Every table had a beautiful flower arrangement and the tradition is that each donate and support us in every possible arrangement is presented to an individual at that table based on a draw. The way. perfect end to my evening was when Kara won the flower arrangement on This is why my Just Giving Page will always state “I'm setting up various her table and came over and presented it to me. I was so moved and there were events with friends and family for St David's Hospice Care”. no prizes for guessing where it would be going. Thank you so much guys for the wonderful things that you said about Steven, especially his smile and the way he This is why my Facebook fundraising page will always state “Steve's family helped people, it filled us with such pride. Hope to see you at our It's a Knock Out and friends are raising Funds for St David's Hospice Care”. swimming event in July. Looking back over Steven's life he always went the Extra Mile in his job and so many other areas of his life so my award was also for him.

From the story above Gareth Way saw the item in my Status on Facebook and he kindly shared some of those photos from that training trip to Lanzarote and I couldn’t resist sharing some of them with you when Steve first really started to find his feet in this world.

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Molly’s Birthday The 27th March was Molly’s third birthday, I cannot Congratulations Matt, Clair and Chloe believe how fast the years have gone, she is up there with all the good things that have In March of this year, finally Matt, Clair and Chloe picked up the keys to their new come into our lives and I am sure there are many humans that could take a leaf out of her house. This was a year on from when they first thought that they would achieve book (including me). She is definitely our little sausage. their dream of being together as a family. I promised them that on the first night in their house I would buy some Pink Champagne to celebrate. Finally I was able to THEN put on my Facebook Status

“Just got in from Matt and Clair's new home. Been there since 2 pm helping them AND to settle in. YES, we had the pink champagne made sure of that and the takeaway meal to go with it. Unfortunately Brian couldn’t be there as he wasn’t feeling very well. Funny without Matt at home but so happy for them, more convinced than NOW ever they are going to make the most fab family. Looking forward to going back tomorrow to help finish the 'finishing' touches.” Congratulations Faye and Andy Clair, Chloe and Clair’s family would always have been a very welcome part of our I am pleased to share with everyone that Andrew Murphy family, but they brought so much into our lives when we needed it most. proposed to Faye on a romantic holiday in Egypt. Also relieved to report Faye said Yes. Thrilled to bits for both of them and know that Sue and Paul are over the moon. I would like to add that this photograph was taken at our Fancy Dress walk when obviously Faye saw Andy at his worst—but he did win the Best Dressed Male category for his Fancy Dress outfit so Faye might has seen some extra possibilities when he received his prize of a voucher!!! Joking aside we are all very Congratulations Matt pleased for you. Huge congratulations to Matt for being successful in his recent job interview to become a Market Underwriter. We know you have wanted to get into this area of work for so long Congratulations Rob now and it couldn't have come at a better time for you. We are both very proud and coupled with the move into your house with Clair and Chloe a very successful month I Many congratulations to Rob Shaw AKA Rob Wilshaw who think. is one of the cast of the hit show Jersey Boys. JERSEY BOYS, is the internationally acclaimed hit musical, telling the remarkable rise to stardom of one of the most successful bands Looking at these 3 innocent faces in pop music history. The show is in London’s Piccadilly Theatre, and from back in the day, who would Rob plays Donny, Knuckles (and Others). have thought what they would A little bird told me that Gill and Mike and Chris (our Bingo lady) and go on to achieve. Sue and Paul, Brian went to see the show last weekend and were obviously very Gill and Mike, Brian and I are proud parents and Aunty and Uncle. three sets of very proud parents

10 John Hartson is a supporter of this fund raising campaign. Jackie Lewis© Newsletter Edition 8 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ‘PURPLE ARMY’ THOSE AWESOME GUYS RYAN AND ROB Some of you may remember that in November 2013 following an invite from Linda Ryan Farley and Rob Shipley will be embarking on the journey of a lifetime cycling Reardon I was privileged and excited to be going over to Omagh to help surprise 18,000 miles around the world for charity. They aim to raise over £18,000 for Cancer Kerry Irvine to support a fundraiser for Pancreatic Cancer called the Purple Research UK, £1 for every mile they cycle. They will both be able to go back to their Starlight Party of HOPE. Kerry, had become a friend on Facebook not long after jobs when they return home. we lost Steven. Kerry lost her Husband Noel to Pancreatic Cancer around the time Their fundraising activities this year have been tireless and they still have a lot more to that we were going through the devastation of Steven’s diagnosis. A group of us do before they set out in just a few weeks from now. surprised Kerry at the event and after many months of secrecy I know everyone If you can attend either of these functions then it will be gratefully appreciated. I would agree that it was mission accomplished. would like to add that as well as the busy lives they have been leading they have still I will always remember the weekend with much affection and I spent my days with found time to help me in the art of Social Networking including Twitter, attended our the most amazing people, all of whom have been affected by this awful disease fundraising events and the icing on the cake is that they are going to start our Fancy Dress Walk #WalkforSteve on the 26th May this year. To repeat what I said above called Pancreatic Cancer. what awesome guys. As well as fundraising and running a support group called Families in Support of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness, they have all been tirelessly running a year long campaign to get 100,000 signatures on an e-petition so that the Government will debate providing more funding and awareness for Pancreatic Cancer to aid long overdue progress in earlier detection and, ultimately, improved survival rates of those suffering with the disease. The petition not only reached 100,000 3 days before the deadline date it is now standing at over 105,000 signatures.

The amazing Maggie Watts and the Purple Army last year in Omagh—and an infiltrator by the name of Jackie Lewis

I couldn’t complete this newsletter without including this photograph. Linda and Kara made a Mother and Father very happy when their thoughts turned to Steven in this way. They could have done any number of things with these beautiful flowers that ended up on Steven’s resting place. It may seem strange to some of you but In the circumstances we find ourselves, this is a wonderful positive in a very negative situation.

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News of Our Monthly Photography Competition competition. The overall winner every month will have a place in our 2015 calendar and the overall winner for the 12 months will have their photograph The result for April cannot be announced in this Newsletter the result will be posted on Facebook and in the next Newsletter. put on canvas as a reminder of their success. The first and second runners up April was the month we used the colour Orchid/Purple and Royal Blue to represent will receive a certificate. Testicular Cancer and I would like to thank John Hartson and the John Hartson Foundation for advertising our competition this month on the John Hartson Foundation  Donate the money on my JustGiving page http://www.justgiving.com/Jackie- Web Site and Retweets. I would like to thank John again for his continued support and I Lewis31 with a reference in the comments box to the competition. The would also like to say congratulations to John and Sarah Hartson on the birth of their reference will be as I have explained above in the e-mail section e.g. this baby girl, Paige Faith earlier in April. month will be GREENMAY. Unfortunately the minimum donation for JustGiving is £2 RULES FOR PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION so why not enter 2 photographs?

 The entry fee is £1 per photograph and you can enter as many photographs SUMMER ACTIVITIES — NEXT EVENT — #WALKFORSTEVE as you wish. There is no age restriction and the photograph can be any 26th MAY 2014 subject but must contain the themed colour for that month e.g. green for this month. The colours are chosen to represent different Cancer Awareness I hope that you will join us on our #WalkforSteve this year. I realise that many of Ribbons, May is for Kidney Cancer, Lymphoma and Mental Health Awareness. you have been fundraising for St David’s and other causes this year, so if you feel that you cannot go to friends and families yet again for Sponsorship please don’t let To enter the photograph contact me (Jackie Lewis) by e-mail. I am very happy that put you off walking with us. A small donation of £5 per family would be really to have the entries attached to an e-mail and with today’s digital appreciated to help us to reach our next target of £25,000 for such a wonderful photography that would probably be the better option. My e-mail address is cause. [email protected]. Please Use a reference in the subject GREENMAY. Children are welcome and there will be prizes for the best Fancy Dress outfit in Without this reference I cannot promise to open the message because I very categories Male, Female and Children. rarely open messages I am not sure of in order to protect myself from those I would like to thank our Round the World Cyclists Ryan Farley and Rob Shipley as nasty viruses. they are starting and lapping us on our journey.  On the last day of the month a winners will be chosen. No-one apart from This was our first venture into the realms of fundraising and has a special place in our hearts because 5 of us were literally taking steps into the unknown with no idea me will know who has sent in each photograph. The winner will be of the outcome …. and two years on this is our third walk and collectively with many announced on my FB page the following month. many others we have raised over £23K and trying to reach our next target of £25K.  Photographs are published on Facebook and Flicker therefore you should This walk has raised £6000 over two years. consider whether you are happy with that before submitting your entry. Our belief is every £1 counts so whatever sponsorship money you can collect it will be greatly appreciated by us and by St David’s. We will gather at 1.45 pm for  The prize for the winner will take the form of a voucher e.g. Tesco’s because photographs and the walk will begin at 2 pm. We will then proceed to walk through it gives everyone more choice) and a certificate. The minimum value will be the City Centre making our way across Newport Bridge to Caerleon Rd, ending our £5 but that will increase depending on the success of the journey at the Ship. Beat the traffic jams on Bank Holiday and walk with us for St David’s Hospice Care instead.

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We will be holding the event on Sunday 13th July 2014 at NISV swimming pool. Further details will be announced in just a couple of week to give you time to prepare and put the date in your diary. We have had plenty of interest for this A new event for this year 2nd annual event. Cwmbran Boating If swimming is not your thing then I will be looking out for Lake, volunteers to help on poolside so if you think you would be free contact me asap it will be greatly appreciated.

We have more events planned for the autumn some of which are detailed below but more events are under discussion. Check out our St David’s event page: http://stdavidshospicecare.org/events/in-memory-of-steven-lewis- fundraising/

There are only two requirements, wear trainers not 10" high heels and wear at least one item that is blue in memory of Steve and the Cancer Awareness Ribbons for Stomach Cancer.

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Contact Information: Facebook: www.facebook.com/jackie.lewis.543 Or www.facebook.com/StudSAL Just Giving page: www.justgiving.com/Jackie- Lewis31 Email: [email protected] Look out for our new banner on both of the walks we will be carrying it with pride. Twitter:@jhakeylew

What a lovely feeling when one of my students said he had been over to Blackett Avenue to pay for his Lottery and noticed the fountain. He thought it was beautiful, really peaceful and relaxing just what he would If after reading this newsletter you feel that you expect to see at a Hospice Day Centre. It was so nice to here him talking about it in such positive terms like what we are doing maybe you could take knowing that it was paid for out of our fundraising money. the time to Like the fundraising page I am pleased to add to this lovely feeling another lovely feeling. After www.facebook.com/StudSAL?ref=hl discussion with Sue, Anita, Gill and Mo we are going to add to the fountain and provide a bench for patients and family to enjoy their time by the fountain.

Following some research on the Web to find a suitable bench I was very impressed at the suitability of the Alexander Lutyens Teak Bench. The bench is 6 ft and the curves of the bench suit perfectly the spherical shape of the fountain.

I wrote to Alexander Rose to see if we could get a small amount of discount and I was so touched when I received a response from Natalie Lankston, Customer Services Representative at Alexander Rose. She stated that although the company do not normally sell directly to customers on this occasion they would and we also had a bigger discount than I could have ever imagined. Here is a sneak preview of the bench and everyone of you that support After writing about so many inspirational the fundraising in Steve’s name can give themselves a huge pat on the back for people in this Newsletter I definitely believe in making this possible. Thank you also to Alexander Rose who has made it possible. this statement.

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