Devon

Fun and Frolics Raise Funds for Farming Charities

20 January 2011

A Burns Night organised by Devon farmer Andrew Goodridge and his wife Catherine raised more than £2,000 for the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) and Farm Crisis Network (FCN).

Held at the Langstone Cliff Hotel in Dawlish Warren, guests enjoyed a dinner including traditional ‘neeps and tatties’, readings from the Scottish bard Robbie Burns, a charity auction, and Scottish dancing.

Mr Goodridge said: “The hotel put on a fantastic event and it was good to have the support of so many people, including numerous local businesses and individuals, as well as those who attended - especially when times are tight.

“I’d like to thank them for their generosity and thank R.A.B.I members and staff who helped to organise the evening, as well as our auctioneer Jimmy Hill.”

R.A.B.I regional officer Philippa Spackman said: “This was the seventh time the Goodridges have arranged what is now a fixed event in Devon’s social calendar! We’re tremendously grateful for all they do and the thousands of pounds they continue to raise.”

Whimple & Broadclyst YFC

December 2011

Whimple and Broadclyst Young Farmers’ Club in Devon has raised thousands of pounds to help farming families in need.

At the end of a very successful year, outgoing club chairman Dan Smith and new chairman Steve Hammett presented a cheque for £2,355 to regional officer Philippa Spackman and Devon committee member John Smith - Dan's dad!

The money was raised from a series of events which included apple-picking and dung-selling, as well as a charity dance.

Philippa said: “To raise so much money in difficult economic times is a fantastic achievement. We’re extremely grateful to members for their generosity and hard work."

Waitrose Community Matters in Devon

October 2011

Devon shoppers raised £260 for R.A.B.I through Waitrose's Community Matters scheme.

Every month the supermarket's branches have £1,000 to give to local charities, in proportion to votes cast by shoppers using tokens given at check-outs.

R.A.B.I was one of the charities in the Sidmouth store's October campaign with Age UK and the Flamingo Pool which received £530 and £210 respectively.

Regional officer Philippa Spackman collected a cheque from manager Tony Newman.

Philippa said: "It’s a brilliant scheme which raises funds and helps explain our work to the thousands of people who use Waitrose every week. We're extremely grateful to staff and shoppers for their generosity and support."

Sponsored Beard Shave

October 2011

A bucket collection for a beard shave during an evening of 80's and 90's music at Trereive arm near Torpoint in Devon raised £75 for RABI. Jim Candy, on whose farm the event was held bravely took up the challenge.

Devon County Raffle

2011

Throughout the summer months the Devon committee have been working hard at selling raffle tickets for a child's pedal tractor, generously donated by AGCO Ltd.

The winning ticket has now been drawn and the prize delivered to it's new owners.

The total made was £1,600 so thank you to everyone for your support.

 

 

Tel: 01872 500902 Mobile: 07919 478518 Email: p.spackman@rabi.org.uk