crich area community news
Crich Winner
A SIX-year-old boy from Crich has planted a tree in the National Forest as a reward for his family’s efforts to be greener.
Fred Parker planted the tree in his name at the Sence Valley Country Park in Leicestershire after explaining that he helped his granddad compost kitchen waste.
Jerry Sykes, information officer for East Midlands Homes, who ran the competition, said: “We ran the competition as part of the Emerald Project which is our campaign to promote our environmental policy and raise awareness of green issues among our residents.
"Given the choice of planting an oak, ash or birch whip – which is just a tiny tree – Fred and our other competition winner both chose oak, and then selected a suitable spot to plant it. There are only two planting sessions a year so over the course of the day there were hundreds of people arriving to add to the burgeoning forest.
"Both boys enjoyed the session and are looking forward to going back to the forest in the future to see how the trees are growing.”
CHARBS
7.30 Saturday June 7th Street/Garden Party at Wesley Chapel, Chapel Lane from 2.00pm
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who supported our CHARBS Walking Treasure Hunt. We hope that you all enjoyed the challenge!
Irish race night
We had a very good evening on March 8th 2008. Everyone who joined us for the Race Night entered into the spirit of the evening, and as each race got under way there was much cheering and excitement.
The races had all been sponsored by local businesses, which helped us cover the initial costs of the evening, and lots of people had bought their horse before the event got under way.
The pie & pea supper was served half way through the evening and as anyone who has been to a CHARBS event where we serve a pie & pea supper can tell you, it is always excellent. This evening was no exception.
A total of £917.54 was raised and everyone had a very enjoyable time.
The CHARBS name is an acronym for the places where the team usually raise money - Crich, Heanor, Alfreton, Ripley, Belper and South Wingfield.
Blooming Great Tea Party
in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care
Wednesday 16th July
In the garden of John & Jean Pitman ‘Camelot’, Stoneywood Drive, Whatstandwell
There will be three sessions to the Tea Party:– 10 am till noon; 2 pm till 4 pm; and 7 pm till 9 pm.
Admission £3 – tea and coffee, cakes and scones will be available.
Jean and John have supported Marie Curie for several years. Jean suffered Breast Cancer nearly 20 years ago which she thought had been successfully treated but four years ago she was diagnosed with secondary bone tumours for which she undergoes regular treatment.
They support Marie Curie because of the support which it provides for terminal cancer patients and because the money which they raise is spent specifically for the provision of Marie Curie nurses within Derbyshire.
This year is the 60th anniversary of the founding of Marie Curie Cancer Care. The charity provides nurses to help look after terminally ill cancer patients in the comfort of their own homes.
Marie Curie Cancer Care began in 1948, at the time the National Health Service was launched. Following the donation of an engagement ring to help raise funds for the charity, the very first appeal was launched and brought in a substantial £4,000 and in 1952 the Marie Curie Memorial Foundation officially became a charity. Its aims –
- providing specialist homes for the care of cancer patients
- providing nursing for patients at home
- educating the public on the symptoms and treatment of cancer
- providing urgent welfare needs.
Marie Curie Cancer Care is now recognised as a leading provider of specialist palliative care in the UK and is also the biggest provider of hospice accommodation outside the NHS.
Snippets from the Derby Mercury
28 Oct 1835
6 April 1864
