Blaston Show has once again raised thousands for local charities
The organisers of the 62nd Blaston event handed over £3,000 at its annual general meeting to Leicester-based charity Wishes 4 Kids.
Show director Will Young said at their AGM at The Crown pub, Tur Langton: “A major part of our ethos is to raise money for local charities.
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Hide Ad“We are delighted to hand over £5,000 altogether and £3000 to our headline charity Wishes 4 Kids.”
Gary Lowe, the manager of Wishes 4 Kids, said the cash would now help send a terminally ill little girl on her dream trip to Disneyland Paris.
Donations were also made to Market Harborough 2012 Lions, Welland Valley Rotary, Medbourne Scouts, Slawston Church, Blaston Church, Norton & Gaulby Young Farmers and Medbourne Cricket Club.
Will said: “The Lions, Rotary, Scouts, Young Farmers and Cricket Club all help out greatly on the show day and we are very grateful for their support.”
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Hide AdOutgoing president Richard Telfer was presented with a framed montage print showcasing his time in office.
He said he was “incredibly proud” to have worked with the Blaston team and had loved his three-year term.
Richard is being replaced by Andrew Bishop, who hailed it as a “great honour and privilege”.
Next year’s Blaston annual spectacular will be staged on June 28 and planning has already begun.