Firstly, I would like to welcome Tony Walsh as the newest member of the Feoffee. Dave Norris, after 26 years of service to the charity, firstly as a member of the Thirteen and then as a Feoffee, has made the decision to retire and I would like to thank Dave for all his hard work and support, particularly the maintenance of the Open Spaces, over the years.
I am delighted to advise that the following grants were made this month:
· Sir William Romney School – grant of £5,000 for furniture and equipment for a room dedicated to children with special educational needs.
· Tetbury Area Youth & Community Trust – grant of £6,500 to assist in the provision of holiday activities for approx. 300 young people in Tetbury throughout the school holidays (approx. 10 weeks) and an additional 10 drop-in sessions, following a cut in funding from Gloucestershire County Council.
· Tetbury In Bloom – grant of £1500 to support next year’s flower beds and baskets around Tetbury.
· Food Bank – grant of £3,000, an increase in grant support, due to the pressure this service is currently experiencing.
· St Mary’s Primary School – grant of £9,000 to create an outdoor space at the school for children with special educational needs and for small group work.
· Club 77 – grant of £300 to support activities for people with disabilities in Tetbury.
· Individual College Grant – grant of £300 towards a laptop for a local student
Finally, I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
If you think we may be able to help you or if you are a member of a group who could be helped with a grant, please visit our website - www.thefeoffeesoftetbury.co.uk – where you can also find out more about the work we do in our town. Finally, if you would like to volunteer to help us, please get in touch or speak to one of our members.