280 January 2018 - Gryffe Advertizer
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january <strong>2018</strong><br />
Ladies Lunch raises £24,000<br />
for charity<br />
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The festive season kicked off in impressive style this weekend, as the<br />
St. Vincent’s Hospice Ladies Lunch raised an incredible £24,000 for<br />
their charity. The event was hosted by Steve McKenna and featured live<br />
entertainment from girl group Feeva, along with a three course lunch<br />
and an exclusive selection of pop-up shops at the Grand Central Hotel on<br />
Sunday 3rd December.<br />
Commenting on the event, Chief Executive of St. Vincent’s Hospice, Kate<br />
Lennon, said: “Every year, our Ladies Lunch sets the tone for Christmas,<br />
and I am delighted to say that this year was no different. We had a fantastic<br />
turnout for the lunch and raised an incredible £24,000 for our Hospice.”<br />
St. Vincent’s Hospice is a provider of specialist palliative care for individuals<br />
and families affected by life limiting illnesses across Renfrewshire. Their<br />
team of dedicated staff provide care, support and guidance in their eight<br />
bed In-Patient Unit, their Day Hospice and in people’s own homes. They<br />
also offer bereavement care and support for families and young people<br />
who have been experienced the loss of a loved one.<br />
Kate added: “Events like this are absolutely essential for allowing us to<br />
continue to offer the treatment and care across the community that we do<br />
every day. Our Fundraising team worked extremely hard to make sure this<br />
event went off without a hitch and I cannot thank them, and everyone who<br />
came along enough for making the day as successful as it was.”<br />
For more information on St. Vincent’s Hospice, including upcoming events or how<br />
you can support their services, visit: www.SVH.co.uk.<br />
Reclaim the Night<br />
Members of Soroptimist International of<br />
Paisley joined Renfrewshire Rising, local<br />
Councillors and many others to march through Paisley Town Centre on<br />
Tuesday 28th November. The annual march raises awareness of the 16<br />
days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence Campaign. Violence<br />
against women continues to occur every minute of every day, but women<br />
everywhere are making a stand.<br />
Following the march, a wreath<br />
was laid in Dunn square to<br />
remember those who have<br />
lost their lives to domestic<br />
violence. Marchers then<br />
moved on to Paisley Abbey<br />
for a welcome cup of tea and<br />
entertainment provided by the<br />
Rockus Community Choir and<br />
drummers, Sheboom! An enjoyable and positive end to the evening.<br />
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