2009
Successful Fundarising Events
LLCrafts - BHF ‘Heart Hero’ Award
Award Event
In 2007, the Northern Ireland fundraising event that I was involved in raised the fantastic sum of £3500
The ‘British Heart Foundation - NI’ held their first ever annual meeting in Cookstown and myself, along with other fundraisers, were presented with this beautiful award in recognition of my voluntary work. The annual meeting was chaired by BBC Northern Ireland sports presenter Jackie Fullerton (who is also my second cousin) and had main speakers Peter Hollins (BHF London) and Marjory Burns (BHF-NI Director Edinburgh/Belfast).
So, it was a very interesting and fulfilling event, and it helps to show how easy it is to fundraise, small or big. For BHF fundraising contact Gary Wilson at 028 686 32828 at wilsong@bhf.org.uk
It’s fun and worthwhile! So why not try it! |
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My dad Robin, who counted all the collected money
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Knitting for Charity
Catch the ‘Knitting Bug’
In our spare time, we love to knit little jumpers for needy children in third world countries. Its a great worthwhile hobby, perfect for ‘de-stressing’ also!
Happy Knitting
The wee jumpers are simple to knit, with just knit and pearl stitching, using any colours you fancy. You can email me at info@llcrafts.co.uk for the simple knitting pattern.
Worthy Charity Cause
Our jumpers go to our local ‘Drop Inn Ministries’ charity shop, Ballymena. The shop manager Paul and Dorothy, along with others work ever so hard, always smiling. This wonderful charity sets up projects all over the world in countries such as Belarus (Chernobyl), Brazil, Rwanda, etc. Visit www.dropinn.net to read more.
So, call in to 1 of their 17 shops or phone the Ballymena Branch on 028 2564 2227. Pick up one of the charities brochures when you visit.
So, catch the ‘knitting bug’ for a worthy cause!
Ask in at your nearest charity shop! |
‘Drop Inn Ministries’ Charity Shop Wakehurst Road, Ballymena
Our wee knitted jumpers. All the colours of the rainbow!
Us with Paul and Dorothy |
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Christopher Coyle’s
Cycle Ride from London to Paris
Fundraising Event
Christopher Coyle from Belfast is completing a cycle ride from London to Paris, from 1st July to 4th July. Visit Christopher’s story to read and donate at www.justgiving.com/christophercoyle1
or email him at chriscoyle1986@yahoo.co.uk
Christopher’s Charity Cause
Northern Ireland Hospice - providing 24hr support for people of all ages living with a terminal illness both in Hospice and in the community.
Visit the charity at www.nihospicecare.com
My Donation
LLCrafts £20 voucher.
In return, Christopher has very kindly offered to print my website onto his cycling t-shirts.
Money Target - £1,500
All the best for your cycle Christopher!
If you have a worthy cause, I would support you! |
LLCrafts £20 voucher donated
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BHF (NI) – ‘Red for Heart’
in February National Heart Month
1. Fundraising Event
All of my painting class students (in Ballymena, Tullygarley, Portglenone and Antrim) joined me in ‘Red for Heart’ by wearing red clothing.
Money Raised - £81
2. Fundraising Event
‘Pick the Heart’ song competition held at our local Galgorm Post Office. Big thanks to Roberta and John, the Post Office owners.
My Donation
‘LLCrafts’ Painted Plaque, won by Mr. R McFarland.
Money Raised - £37
3. Fundraising Event
‘Heart Emblem’ collection boxes containing the red heart shaped badges, which we distributed around Ballymena, for the public to donate £1.
Money Raised - £112.69
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Total Money Raised - £230.69
Thank you to all!
Visit www.bhf.org.uk/red to read about all the ‘Red for Heart’ fundraising events. |
Some of my ‘Enjoy Painting’ Classes
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Alzheimer’s Society
‘Beetle Drive’ Fun Evening
Fundraising Event
Beetle Drive held at Tullygarley Community Centre and it was a great success. Many thanks to Mabel for the use of the community centre.
Charity Cause
Alzheimer’s Society - A huge thank you to Valerie, Wilma and all the brilliant Alzheimer’s Society Ballymena / Antrim volunteers, for teaming up with us to host the event.
Visit www.alzheimers.org.uk or contact the Antrim and Ballymena branch at antrimalz@btconnect.com or Tel: 028 944 61717
My Donation
Framed Painting
Money Raised - £236
Thank you to all for making the night a success!
Have a go and run your own ‘Beetle Drive’! |
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Macmillan Cancer Support
Coffee Morning,
Painting Demo & Art Exhibition
Fundraising Event
Venue- Colemans Garden Centre Templepatrick,
with many thanks to Richard. The centre
is well worth a visit, with plants, garden
furniture and café all under one roof.
Contact Colemans at 028 944 32513
- Coffee Morning, with Elaine doing a wonderful job serving in the café area.
- Painting Demonstration, by myself producing a beautiful ‘Ram’ in Pastels
- Art Exhibition, showing paintings from my ‘Greystones Community Centre’ Antrim class.
Charity Cause
Macmillan Cancer Support - A big thank you to Paddy from the charity who helped on the day.
Visit the charity at www.macmillan.org.uk
My Donation
Framed Painting
Money Raised - £190
Thank you to all for supporting us!
It was a great ‘art-filled’ day!
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Green Pastures Church
‘Beauty from the Heart’
Auction Night
Fundraising Event
Auction night held at the ‘Green Pastures’ church in Galgorm on the Fenaghy Road. Visit their web site at www.gpastures.co.uk
Charity Cause
Beauty from the Heart - which is aimed at making women feel like a princess, with pampering and beauty treatments. It is open every Friday at the ‘Green Pastures’ church, so call in.
My Donation
Framed Painting
Total Money Raised - £3000 |
My donated painting
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The Wash Basin, Ahoghill
‘Beetle Drive’ Fun Afternoon
Fundraising Event
Beetle Drive in the ‘Wash Basin’ at the Diamond in Ahoghill. The ‘Wash Basin’ provides a variety of great activities for the community, one of which is a painting class where I tutor for them.
Visit www.washbasin.co.uk for more info. You can email them at tammie@washbasin.co.uk or Tel: 028 925878962.
Charity Cause
The Senior Citizens - which is aimed at making women feel like a princess, with pampering and beauty treatments. It is open every Friday at the ‘Green Pastures’ church, so call in.
Money Raised - £175
All thoroughly enjoyed ‘Beetling’ - ready for more! |
‘The Beetler’s’
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BHF (NI) - Ballymena Shop
Volunteer Awareness Week
Fundraising Event
‘Pick a Line’ for 50p competition we held in the Ballymena BHF shop. The two winners were David (Ballymena) and Hugh (Larne).
Charity Cause
Volunteer Awareness - During June, BHF were encouraging volunteers to join the British Heart Foundation NI. Small individual volunteering efforts all add up, such as distributing collection boxes or offering an hour in a BHF shop. For more ideas call 0300 456 8353 or visit www.bhf.org.uk/volunteer.
My Donation
LLCrafts Painted Plaques
Money Raised - £71
So, join in - volunteering can be easy and fun! |
Mum, along with volunteer Jackie & shop manager Sylvia
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The Golden Oldies, Cloughmills
Fundraising Event
‘Pick a Line’ competition held in ‘Burns Butcher’ and ‘Magill Butcher’ in Cloughmills.
A big thank you goes to Ryan from ‘Burns Butcher ’- contact number 028 278 38660.
Charity Cause
The ‘Golden Oldies’ - A wonderful group based in Cloughmills for the over 60’s, who meet once a week enjoying bingo and bowls, along with talks and trips all over NI and UK.
Visit www.cloughmills.eu to learn about the village and ‘The Golden Oldies’. Ronny from the group can be emailed at ronnyxx@yahoo.com.
Donated Prizes
1st Prize - Painted ‘Cow’ Plaque (LLCrafts)
2nd Prize - Lovely Fruit Basket (Burns Butcher)
3rd Prize - £10 Voucher (Burns Butcher)
Money Raised - £100
Thank you for donating to this worthy group! |
‘The Golden Oldies’
(Photograph by Hugo McNiece - DPI)
Ryan, our friendly butcher
from ‘Burns Butcher’
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Alzheimer’s Society
Tullygarley Community Fun Day
with Painting Exhibition
Fundraising Event
‘Fun Day’ held by ‘Tullygarley and Districts Residential Association’ (TADRA) at Tullygarley Community Centre.
Activities for all included-
- Face painting, line dancing and birds of prey.
- Dog ‘Poochies’ show, for the furry friends
- Painting exhibition showing the students work from my Tullygarley Friday classes.
My ‘Enjoy Painting’ classes are held in the ‘Tullygarley Community Centre’ every Friday
(1-3pm) and (7-9pm). It is an excellent centre close to the shops, with plenty of car parking. Many thanks to Mable (caretaker) and Kathleen.
Charity Cause
Alzheimers Society - Read all about the charity at www.alzheimers.org.uk
Donated Prizes
- Framed Painting of ‘Tullygarley Old Bridge’
- £40 Voucher (Hugo McNiece - DPI)
So, it was a good fun-filled day for all, with the sun even shining bright! |
Some of the paintings on display viewed by visitors including councillor
John Carson
(Photograph by Hugo McNiece - DPI)
The ‘P retty Poochies’
(Photograph by Hugo McNiece - DPI)
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Coffee Morning for BHF
Heart Matters Cardiac Rehabilitation
Fundraising Event
Coffee Morning and Open Day held at LLCrafts art studio at Galgorm.
Also, painting exhibition from my ‘Enjoy Painting’ Tullygarley classes.
Charity Cause
Heart Matters Cardiac Rehabiliation - where people who have heart problems can be offered much needed support and encouragement, just like my dad who continues to live on a daily basis with a heart condition.
Read all about ‘Cardiac Rehabilitation’ at www.bhf.org.uk- Living With a Heart Condition
My Donation
Framed Painting
Money Raised - £190
Thank you to all - join us again next year! |
‘All friends together’
(Photo by Hugo McNiece - DPI - Clough)
‘Paintings on display’
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Social ‘Paint-In’ Day
at Colemans Garden Centre
Time to Paint
A very enjoyable social day was had by myself and some of my ‘Greystones Community Centre’ Antrim students, at Colemans Garden Centre in Templepatrick.
The café area at Colemans was excellent for an ‘art-filled’ afternoon and I demonstrated using pastels and charcoal for all the visitors to watch.
So, ‘Happy Painting’ to all!
Why not join one of my classes - all are welcome! |
‘Painting Away’
(Photo by Pat McGuigan Photography)
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