Fundraising Update – April

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75 people came to the Coffee Morning held at the Old Vicarage Boutique Hotel on day of the meeting. The proprietor, Susanne Fitzpatrick, made everyone welcome with coffee,tea and home made bicuits so that all proceeds went directly to the Flood Fund. A big thank you to, Minster Gift-ware, Healthwell, Poppy Design, The Hen House,… Read more »

The Flood Fund – From Small Beginnings

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The first event at La Parisienne launched the fund on 20th February and raised over £200 towards our £125,000 target. Over £2,000 came in in the first weeks. See the Calendar page for information about future Events. There is lots planned and something for everyone and his dog. Yes, literally there will be a dog… Read more »

Southwell Flood Fund is Launched. The Future is Dry!

Posted & filed under Fundraising, In The Press.

Southwell Flood Forum has gathered enormous momentum in its first six months, bringing the Flood Risk Authorities to task and working with them to achieve solutions to the multiple sources and routes of floodwaters. This will culminate in a comprehen- sive report and recommendations. The Forum has now set up the Southwell Flood Fund, under… Read more »

Flood fund agreed

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MEMBERS of Southwell Town Council agreed to contribute tens of thousands of pounds to a ring-fenced flood mitigation fund after a passionate debate at the Old Court House. It is to put aside £40,000 for flood prevention and reparation work. It means the town council precept — its share of the council tax bill —… Read more »