Fund-raising around Cumbria

A Valentine Ceilidh raised £340 on Saturday 12th February. (A Ceilidh, pronounced "Cailey", is a north-country or Scottish Barn Dance, often with other musical entertainment!)
This one in Orton Market Hall, Cumbria, attracted some 60 people, aged from 9 months to 75 years, who danced away the hours until nearly midnight, with a break for the bring-and-share supper.
Chris Bland called the dances, and the Reunion Band played.
Mary said a few words about the Kasese Street Kids, and several people asked us more about the Project.
Two Mothers' Union groups between them donated over £200, after one at Haverthwaite and one at Stanwix, Carlisle, saw our PowerPoint presentations in the last week or so .
A donation of £250 was sent to us from a local friend - part of a Tax Rebate.
Gift Aid was used for some of the donations received, which will increase their value.
Appleby Rotary Club recently entertained us to dinner at the Tufton Arms, Appleby-in-Westmorland, and we gave them our PowePoint presentation; their Council will decide whether, and how much, they want to support us, and then the membership will be invited to ratify the recommendation. So we may hear their decision next month.
Thank you, everyone!