COMMUNITYnews
Woody Bears for children
Wood’s, Estate Agents and Auctioneers with six offices in Devon, were delighted to continue The Winter Woody Bear Appeal for 2010 – a scheme that donated hundreds of soft Woody Bears to children’s charities at Christmas. In the lead-up to Christmas, for
every no-obligation market valuation carried out by Wood’s – in sales and lettings – the agency donated one of the collectable 2010 soft toys to The Winter Woody Bear Appeal. Hundreds of Woodys spread a little
happiness to children supported by Families for Children, All Star Kids, Jeremiah’s Journey, The Children’s Trust, CLIC Sergeant and Blythswood. Wood’s introduced the Appeal last
year and over 250 soft Woody’s were donated to new homes at Christmas. To promote the campaign and the
charities, the life-size Woody Bear assisted the celebrity chef, Michael Caines, making Christmas puddings at the ‘Stir Up Sunday’ event at Dart Farm and met children and raising money for the charities at late night shopping evenings.
(L-R), Loren Eginton, Ian Blanchford, George Clover, Rob Stoyle, Georgina Davie, Natalie Bragg, Kelly Turner, Phil Morgan.
Helmores raise £1200 for Children in Need
Partners Phil Morgan and Rob Stoyle at Helmores Estate Agents in Crediton, Devon and their staff began their fundraising activities on Sunday and by the end of Friday, the Helmores team had raised £1,200 for Children in Need. George Clover, Senior Negotiator
jumped on his bike and cycled a full marathon of 26 miles. Rob Stoyle ran a half marathon
during Friday afternoon, running his way through eight hamlets and villages served by the agency. He was joined en-route by staff members Natalie Bragg, Loren Eginton, Georgina Davie and Ian Blanchford, who between them covered the distance of a full marathon (26 miles). Phil put the official BBC Children in
Life-size Woody Bear assisted the celebrity chef, Michael Caines.
On Ilkley Moor Baht’at
A Yorkshire agent scaled new heights to help a nine yearold boy with cerebral palsy walk independently. Jon Graham, from Linley & Simpson,
took part in a challenge on Ilkley Moor – but not ‘baht’at’ – he wore a safety helmet as he abseiled down the landmark Cow and Calf rocks with other agents from across the town in raising money to help send Ben Smithson to America for life-changing surgery. Jon said, “The Ilkley community is doing what it can to help Ben and his family fulfil their dream and raise the
Need fundraising pack to good use by selling entries into the two Pudsey
competitions provided. Employees of local businesses, visitors to the agency and others took part in the ‘Take off with Pudsey’ and ‘Where will Pudsey’s Balloon Land’ competitions at an increased amount of £5 per guess with awards of champagne for the winners. Rob said, “Phil and I are absolutely
thrilled that our office has helped to raise nearly £1,200 for such a worthwhile cause. We’re extremely proud of the team at Helmores and would like to extend a huge thanks to everyone for getting involved and making it a huge success. We all really appreciate the support and the money we received from friends, family and associates, local businesses and the wider the community. It’s great to have pulled together for such a worthwhile cause.”
£45,000 needed to pay for this specialist surgery. “Letting and estate agents in the town decided to rally round Ben’s Wish To Walk campaign by taking part in a sponsored abseil down one of Ilkley’s most famous attractions. “It was the first time I have done an
abseil and the weather made it quite a daunting experience as it got quite wild standing at the top looking down. “I’ve stood at the top of the rocks
Jon Graham, from Linley & Simpson.
many times to admire the beautiful views. The abseil was just as breathtaking – but for different reasons!”
PROPERTYdrum JANUARY 2011 31
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