Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Appeal Now Exceeds £150,000
Thanks to new pledges from Schools and Rotary Clubs the appeal now exceeds £150,000 with 4 weeks to go. As we approach the Anniversary of the Tsunami it is hoped that the generous people of Yorkshire will help us reach our target.
This Must Be The Biggest Cheque Yet
Well done to Manor Infant School in Knaresborough for presenting the biggest cheque yet (in size if not amount). The £148.30 was raised at their Harvest Festival.
Em Lloyd-Davies, Rotary District International Chairman attended an assembly to explain what is happening with their money and it was pleasing that they all listened attentively - the decoration of the sea in their hall is very appropriate!
Sunday, November 27, 2005
Craven Business Awards
Friday 25th November saw the first Craven Business Awards in Skipton arranged by the local newspaper the Craven Herald. From each seat sold the paper donated £5 to the Yorkshire School, there was also an auction of a Holiday donated by Cottages 4 U (part of the Welcome Holiday Group) which raised £475.00p - A romantic night at the Rendezvous Hotel (including dinner, bed and breakfast) donated by the hotel raised £155.00p - A laser printer donated by Skipton Stationery raised £175.00p.
The overall sum raised on the night and donated to the "Yorkshire School in Sri Lanka" amounts to £1,825.00p.
Thank you to the Craven Herald and Rendezvous Hotel for choosing The Yorkshire School as your charity this year.
The overall sum raised on the night and donated to the "Yorkshire School in Sri Lanka" amounts to £1,825.00p.
Thank you to the Craven Herald and Rendezvous Hotel for choosing The Yorkshire School as your charity this year.
Saturday, November 26, 2005
Curry spices up Appeal
A very successful Indian Evening was held by the Rotary Club of Ilkley Wharfedale and raised a magnificant £800 for the Sri Lanka school.
Thursday, November 24, 2005
The Proms in Kirk Hammerton
Having given tremendous support to the Rotary Young Musicians of the Year (reported earlier), Kirk Hammerton CE Primary school decided to hold an afternoon concert for an invited audience.The Recorder Group gave another excellent performance supported by enthusiatic musicians and ballet dancers. With only 60 pupils they can be justifiably proud of their talents- congratulations to the Upper Juniors who did most of the organisation - £50.14 raised for the Yorkshire School.
Wishing Well for the Appeal
HALFACRES Junior and Infants, Castleford, came up with a novel way to raise money for the School by using a Wishing Well to collect donations at their Harvest Festival. Your wishes for a new Scool in Sri Lanka are shared by numerous people in the Great County of Yorkshire and the donation of £275 will go a long way to help. Thanks also to PATHWAYS Special Needs School who raised £32.00 at their Harvest Festival.
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Updated Appeal Total
Progress towards the goal of £200,000 continues. As at today's date the total raised or pledged has reached £142,000.
But there is only five weeks left until the appeal closes. If your school, company, club or organisation can help by making a donation, or by purchasing candles or calendars, then please do let us know.
We're almost 3/4 of the way there...
But there is only five weeks left until the appeal closes. If your school, company, club or organisation can help by making a donation, or by purchasing candles or calendars, then please do let us know.
We're almost 3/4 of the way there...
Foundation Stone laid
The Foundation Stone of the Yorkshire School was laid on 5 November, as reported previously. We've now received some pictures of the ceremony, so everyone can see the start to this exciting project...
Hill House St Mary's, Doncaster, Promoting Good Citizenship
Hill House St. Mary’s is an independent day school governed by a charitable trust, who are keen to support worthwhile causes. Annually at least one each of local, national and international charities have been supported and in recent years over £5000 per annum has been raised.
Quote: ‘We are delighted to support the Yorkshire School project with an initial donation of £1200, which was raised by our pupils in numerous ways - tea parties, drama presentations, discos, fancy dress non-uniform days, rattling cans and cajoling parents all spring to mind. We will be keen to offer further support throughout this school year and beyond." ends
Quote: ‘We are delighted to support the Yorkshire School project with an initial donation of £1200, which was raised by our pupils in numerous ways - tea parties, drama presentations, discos, fancy dress non-uniform days, rattling cans and cajoling parents all spring to mind. We will be keen to offer further support throughout this school year and beyond." ends
Lots of Dates for next Year?????
We have the answer.
Unusual calenders - ideal for the office and home @ £2.50 each with all proceeds to the School Appeal . A Great Christmas present
Available from Ian Carling email: ian@massaflatts.fsnet.co.uk Hurry while stocks last
Unusual calenders - ideal for the office and home @ £2.50 each with all proceeds to the School Appeal . A Great Christmas present
Available from Ian Carling email: ian@massaflatts.fsnet.co.uk Hurry while stocks last
Driffield Schools Join as Partners
Members of the Rotary Club of Driffield have been busy visiting schools in their area and it is pleasing to record that Nafferton School, Driffield will be donating monies raised from a collection at their school carol concert.
King's Mill School, Driffield which is a special school for disabled children, are looking for a long term relationship with the Yorkshire School and are therefore allocating funds raising efforts to help this school.
King's Mill School, Driffield which is a special school for disabled children, are looking for a long term relationship with the Yorkshire School and are therefore allocating funds raising efforts to help this school.
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Rotary Tsunami Relief Raffle
The raffle raised £4,286.
Three top prizes were won by;-
1st Prize - Weekend break for two - Mrs Sykes of Holmfirth.
2nd Prize - Rotary Centenary Tea Service - Calverley Rotary Club.
3rd Prize - Case of wine - Employee of Cendant, Yeadon.
Many other prizes were won by people throughout the district.
Many thanks to all the people who bought tickets, this has made a significant donation to the Yorkshire School appeal.
Three top prizes were won by;-
1st Prize - Weekend break for two - Mrs Sykes of Holmfirth.
2nd Prize - Rotary Centenary Tea Service - Calverley Rotary Club.
3rd Prize - Case of wine - Employee of Cendant, Yeadon.
Many other prizes were won by people throughout the district.
Many thanks to all the people who bought tickets, this has made a significant donation to the Yorkshire School appeal.
Appeal Total Exceeds £140,000
Thanks to donations by Schools and Rotary Clubs 70% of our total has now been achieved and there is still 5 weeks left. Keep up the good work
Monday, November 21, 2005
Work on School Progresses
Work is now underway and completion date is 9th July 2006
Friday, November 18, 2005
CURRY WITH 'FINGERS' A GREAT SUCCESS
Nearly 200 Rotarians and Guests attended the Rotary District fundraing event last night at the Aakash Restaurant Cleakheaton. A really good time was had by all as we were treated to excellent and delicious curries. Colin Fingers Henry,international cabaret artiste and a Yorkshireman from Doncaster had everyone in stitches with his jokes and his piano playing was fantastic- even when standing on his head. The evening raised £2800 and particular thanks to HSBC who provided raffle prizes, sold tickets and then gave a donation of £500.
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Racegoers See 'Yorkshire School' win the Big One
COME TO THE RACES organised by Rotary Club of Elland Cricket Club on Sunday 13th November and sponsored by Lloyds TSB, was attended by 100 people who enjoyed a splendid 3 course lunch and six races featuring horses owned, named and trained by Elland Rotarians and spouses with each race being sponsored by a local company or business.
The Tote was run by six students from Rishworth School and the Feature Race being an Auction saw “TheYorkshire School” winning an exciting and close run race. Overall the event raised a magnificent £1846-00. This was certainly a Winner!!
The Tote was run by six students from Rishworth School and the Feature Race being an Auction saw “TheYorkshire School” winning an exciting and close run race. Overall the event raised a magnificent £1846-00. This was certainly a Winner!!
Golfers Come Up Par
Last night at the Charity Night of Rotary Club of Northallerton Mowbray the proceeds of their Annual Charity Golf Tournament held in June were distributed to 6 charities icluding £260 to the Yorkshire School Appeal. Congratulations to all who took part and thank you from all the charities who benefited.
Monday, November 14, 2005
Young Musicians Play for Sri Lanka School children
Rotary Club of Knaresborough organised the Annual Young Musicians of the Year event on Saturday 12th November. Young musicians from schools in Knaresborough, Boroughbridge and surrounding villages performed all day and held a combined concert in the evening proudly displaying their 'I'm a brick in Sri Lanka' stickers. They raised an amazing £3000 which is being donated to the school appeal.
Friday, November 11, 2005
Harvest Festival Donations
Several Schools across the County have donated funds collected at their Harvest Festival. It is really great that our school children are trying to help other children in another continent by providing them with a new school. Education is the best gift we can give to the children of Kaluwachikudy. The appeal total has now reached £127,000.
Thursday, November 10, 2005
School Building Work Starts
Work has now started on the building of the Yorkshire School Sri Lanka with a ceremony on Saturday 5th November when the foundation stone was laid. The building should take 6 months and should be completed in June 2006. Photos will be published shortly
The first installment of £40,000 has been sent to Stantard Chartered Bank Colombo for the school trust account. We still need more financial support before Boxing Day when the appeal closes.
The first installment of £40,000 has been sent to Stantard Chartered Bank Colombo for the school trust account. We still need more financial support before Boxing Day when the appeal closes.
