'HELPING'

LUXURY TEA RAISES £398!

Marian Sheraidah's Luxury Tea Party in Stanstead Abbotts was a resounding success and raised almost £400.  Some 50 people attended and enjoyed sandwiches, cakes and craft activities.  Norman Hankins (pictured) was in the pink after raising £85 having his face painted.  Thanks to everyone involved for their hard work, and to the four Stanstead Abbotts Scouts who helped on the day by waiting on tables.

HEAD SHAVE BUYS SAFETY LAMPS

Chris and Margaret received a £375 cheque from Jan Clark, a HELPING sponsor from Bedford who organises talks and fundraisers in her local area. The money was raised by Arron Bingley who had his head shaved.  Arron has requested that the money pays for battery-operated lamps for children's families in the Gambia after he heard of a number of terrible accidents caused by candles.  In one incident, a family died after a candle set their hut alight.