Latest news from Warrington Grassroots
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Hi All,
Latest statistics have revealed that the Grassroots Scheme nationally has given over £38 million to almost 15,500 community groups, funding a range of community activity from lunch clubs for older people to leisure activities in deprived areas.
Grassroots Grants also includes a match fund where donations by business and individuals are matched by Government. Nationally over 11,000 donations from businesses and individuals have raised over £17 million so far.
There are lots of exciting activities planned and we would love you to support us and The Mayor's Charity Appeal by getting involved. So, please feel free to get involved then please feel free to get in touch.Kind Regards
Nigel Bacon
Chief Executive Warrington Council for Voluntary Service |
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Take up the Challenge
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Mayor of Warrington for 2010/11, Councillor John Joyce is asking the people of Warrington to take up a series of challenges to help raise money for his appeal.
 On Saturday 18th September, why not join Mark Wood founder of the CharityPrintShop and others as we embark on the challenge of climbing Mount Snowdon. The aim is to get 100 walkers to raise £100 each through sponsorship, this will be the third consecutive year that Mark has organised this event. So, if you are interested yourself or know of any walking groups who would like to participate then please register your interest, by clicking here. |
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English Half Marathon - help to make it bigger and better than last year |
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The 13.1 mile race will take place this year on Sunday 3 October and features a 'Half & Half' alternative, which splits the course in to a two-leg relay. There will be a corporate challenge and family friendly activities and junior races on the day as well.
The 2009 event attracted a strong elite field from the English and Scottish national squads, as well as thousands of local and charity runners from across the UK. The course, which starts and finishes at Victoria Park Stadium, traverses southbound on an undulating rural course through the villages of Warrington. Mike James, race director from Big-Q Events, said: "We are really excited about returning to Warrington, our 2009 event received really strong feedback from the running community and we were absolutely overwhelmed by the support we received from residents and organisations in and around Warrington. Contact Marissa to register.
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Thanks for coming to The BIG Lunch |
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A huge Thank You to everyone who joined us in supporting The Big Lunch on Sunday 18th July at Walton Hall Gardens, Warrington.
 Over 50 people came together in typical British Weather, with a bit sunshine, wind and rain and the event's objectives met with that of Warrington Grassroots about building resilient communities that can effect change. The Big Lunch's aim was to break down barriers in communities and improve communication within them: to get neighbours to know each other and start to work together to try to make a difference locally. The Big Lunch actively promotes local charities, just as Warrington Grassroots does. Warrington CVS encourage and facilitate local giving and directly support grassroots projects. The Big Lunch invited all 61 million people across the UK to sit down and have lunch on Sunday 18 July as a simple act of community. |
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