Thousands raised by Claragh show

Thousands raised by Claragh show

7 November 2012

CHEQUES totalling £5,000 were presented to several organisations by Claragh Bridge Vintage Club at the weekend.

The cheque presentations followed the club’s successful ninth annual cross-community vintage, classic and agricultural show, which took place in July at Drumaroad.

A cheque for £2,000 went to the main charity recipient, Autism Initiatives NI, which is a charity that provides specialist services to over 200 people.

Another cheque for £400 went to Fleming Fulton School on behalf of local parents Stephen and Rachel Kelly’s son Finn who suffers from spina bifida and attends Fleming Fulton School in Belfast which provides first class education, therapy, medical support and care to help disabled young people lead a fulfilling and enjoyable life.

Other cheques were presented to the Northern Ireland Cancer Fund for Children - Shimna Valley House, Newcastle (£400); Kids Kabin

Cross-Community Playgroup,

Drumaroad (£250); Drumaroad & Clanvaraghan cross-community annual senior citizens Christmas dinner (£700); St. Francis’s Primary School Parent Support Group, Drumaroad (£250); and £1,000 was also donated to various written requests and events seeking sponsorship during 2012.

Speaking after the cheque presentations Chairman, Mr. Liam Quinn, said Claragh Bridge Vintage Club is delighted to be able to make the donations.

“Since Claragh Bridge Vintage Club was founded back in 2004 over £37,000 has now been donated to a wide range of local charitable, voluntary and community organisations by our members and volunteers, which we feel will help to make a really big difference to each respective recipient,” he added.

“2013 will be a very special year for Claragh Bridge Vintage club as we will be celebrating our 10th anniversary Vintage, Classic and Agricultural show and already the committee is planning to make the special event a memorable one as well as raising money for community, voluntary and charitable organisations.”

“Claragh Bridge Vintage Club would like to thank Walter Watson, Down District Council Community Relations and Development Unit, Big Lottery Fund, Seaforde and Dromara Vintage Clubs, Plus2Print, and all patrons, sponsors, advertisers, committee members and volunteers who made the 2012 show such a tremendous success and look forward to welcoming everyone back to Drumaroad in July 2013 for the 10th anniversary show.”