We were pleased to be invited to Little Stoke Social Club again to witness the handing over of the fruits of the last twelve month’s fundraising efforts.

Every year the Club nominates a charity to benefit from the members’ generosity at fund raising events held throughout the year.  CLIC Sargent was chosen for the 2011/12 year as, in addition to being such a worthwhile local charity, life time LSSC member Rosemary Barton works as the team administrator at the local CLIC offices at Abbey Wood Business Park in Filton.

Local Fundraising Manager Kiren Fernandes (pictured centre) was delighted to collect the cheque for £2,090.00 pounds from committee members Pat Louca, Rosemary Barton, Tim Hewer and Andy Barton.  Tim, Club Chairman, commented how pleased he was that the Club had managed to match the fundraising efforts of the previous year in the current economic climate and praised the generosity of the Club’s members in achieving such an amount.

As in previous years, the Club raised funds by holding fun events such as ‘Deal or No Deal’, Mr & Mrs, a Race Night, a Club Fun night, a Rock ‘n Roll Evening, Strongest Man event and holding raffles on the days big sporting events.  Father and son members Steve and Andy Barton grew moustaches for ‘Movember’ and when other charities use the Club for fundraisers, there is no charge for the facilities but a donation is suggested towards the Club’s charity pot.  Lots of money was raised this way from skittles nights, Little Stoke Beach Party, DAWG and Bradley Stoke Radio Group amongst others.

The nominated charity for 2012/13 is Parkinson’s UK as ex-committee member Jim Brooks is affected by the condition.