Fund Raising Moor Pool is embarking on a large fundraising campaign to help secure the local Moor Pool open spaces and community buildings. Plans are also in hand to convert a local disused building to an eco classroom and provide a community park which Moor Pool lacks. More information on these plans are in the document 'The Way Forward' and plans for a Moor Pool Trust Quick Links: Moorpool Fundraising Web Site Moorpool Skills Bank EasyFundraising web site Latest News - April 28th - Alex has exceeded his target of raising £1,500 within twelve months. An exemplary effort by a young man who is sure to go far - and heartfelt thanks to all those who have supported him in his achievement. Alex Millicheap’s Moor Pool Heritage Trust Fundraising Activities - April 2012 Current amount raised by Alex towards the Moor Pool Heritage Trust is £1,352.51 (6/4/2012) Target set by Alex is £1,500 by the end of April 2012 The winner of the March 100 Square was Mick O’Malley. His prize was £25.00, which I believe will be going in the direction of the Skittles Club! 100 and still in! April 100 Square – Alex and Jayne (mom) will be on their rounds again soon. Please support, as Alex needs help to reach his April fund raising target of £1,500.00 Alex’s Easter Egg Raffle was won by Vivienne, Moor Pool Avenue. Thanks for your support Vivienne. ENJOY! Alex is holding his April High Tea on Sunday 15th April from 3.00pm. Please continue to contact Alex or mom (Jayne) if you would like to join us. The High Tea consists of all homemade cakes, various yummy sandwiches, proper tea made with tea leaves in an old Wedgwood teapot and good neighborly company! Cost per head is £5.00 and all donations go to Alex’s Moor Pool Heritage Trust Fundraising Activities. Contact mobile: 07722 169364 or e-mail Alex’s Chocolate Dinner Party (limited places available) on Saturday 21st April from 7.30pm. Dress code: Chocolate! Cost per head is £12.00. All donations will go to Alex’s Moor Pool Heritage Trust Fundraising Activities. For further information / menu see contacts above or look here Grow Your Own Competition – Just get on with growing vegetables, fruit, flowers. More information to follow shortly. Open to all residents, especially young people including the serious gardeners and us novices/Arty types! There will opportunities for creative entries too! Competition entry forms and criteria to follow shortly. Homemade wooden puzzles for sale. Alex thought they would be just appropriate for children, but actually, adults also need help! Cost £1.50 per puzzle. All donations to go to Alex’s fundraising. Contact us if you would like to purchase one or Alex may be knocking on your door! Watch this space for forthcoming events………. Storytelling night for grown ups 1st Dec A pot-pourri of songs, stories and music from the Celtic lands of Europe told and played by Major Mustard in his own inimitable way in this celebration of the rich heritage of the Celts. The humour, sometimes sadness, and liveliness of the Celtic tradition is well represented in this show. This show is designed to be enjoyed by grown ups so there is a minimum age of 15. Bookings can be made by emailing fundraising@moorpool.com or calling 689 7368. Tickets will be available to buy in advance and will cost £5. Payment can be also be made using Duckets. Lower Hall 7.45pm. GIFT DUCKETS FOR CHRISTMAS Wondering what to buy your Moor Pool neighbour this festive season? Make it easy and help the MPHT at the same time. Gift Duckets are now available to buy, choose whichever amount you want to spend and it will be marked on the front. They can be used as payment for any MPHT fundraising event such as quizzes, storytelling night and all the events coming up next year, for buying skills and services from the skills bank and for buying items on the recycle network. Email fundraising@moorpool.com or call 689 7368 for more details. Volunteers Needed!! The newly formed Moorpool Fundraising Committee needs volunteers! If you can help in any way at all, contact us at fundraising@moorpool.com. We have a large number of fundraising ideas and we are working to get these off the ground, so watch this space. What you can do right now The first thing we want everyone to do, is have a jar or piggy bank in your house, collect all your spare change, then we’ll collect these at regular intervals. £1 a week is £50 a year. £2 is over a £100 x 500 houses, friends, relations = £50,000! ….and that’s just change. Go to www.moorpoolskillsbank.co.uk and pledge a skill or service. Duckets are now available to buy at the Circle shop. Make a pledge to buy a virtual brick. Go to the fundraising web site, e-mail fundraising@moorpool.comor put a note in the post box in the Circle shop. Buy a square for £1 on Alex Millicheap’s 100 square. There is a draw every month with up to £25 to be won. You can buy a square every month for a £12 stake. Again, this can be pledged through the fundraising web site Jan Scott is holding a tea party in her garden on the 5th of June. Put the date in your diary. Details to follow This page will be regularly updated in the coming days and weeks, please keep checking to see what’s happening. Contact can be made by e-mail to fundraising@moorpool.com or by using the post box at the Circle Newsagents.