N&V 110.pdf - NSPKU

NEWS AND VIEWS-REPORTS...
Eh Up! Fundraising Fun in
Yorkshire
Fine weather, after a week of wind and rain, set the
scene for the 5th annual PKU day hosted by John &
Sharon Skidmore in Normanton, West Yorkshire.
The seclusion of a private cul-de-sac provided the
perfect setting for a congenial afternoon of fun,
festivity and fundraising in aid of the NSPKU. The
gods were kind and bestowed good weather for a
perfect fun day.
Refreshments were provided for everyone, before
they were encouraged into the “market place” to
have their pockets, wallets and purses summarily
emptied- all in a good cause. The method of
emptying said pockets included:
Tombola stall
Raffle
Toiletries stall
Stationery
Plants
Flowers
Families of children with PKU from across the
region attended and well over 130+ people attended
throughout the day.
“Bob‘s your uncle” entertained the kids with a whole
host of activities throughout the day, which was
rounded off with a dancing finale involving most
people who attended – young and old!
The raffle was drawn towards the end of the day,
when the twelve lucky winners were announced.
Donations received before, during and after the
event helped the total amount raised reach a
staggering £1,012.
The aim of the day is for families to come together
in supporting each other, share experiences, have fun
and raise funds for NSPKU. The event would not be
possible without all the help and support from so
many people, who so freely give their time to make
this event such a huge success.
John Skidmore
4 News & Views Issue 110