The Mayor Cllr Aislinn Lee with representatives from the 2 charities
The Mayor, Councillor Aislinn Lee held a charity fund raising dinner on Sunday 25 September at Kashu and managed to raise an astounding £1,450 to help her charities* Sure-start St Albans and St Albans and Hertsmere Women’s Refuge (SAHWR).
The Mayor commented: “I was overwhelmed to see how much money we had raised at my first charity event. Along with the cost of the dinner and other usual fundraising events on the night, our generous guests raised a staggering £1,450 towards the Mayor’s Charities. I still cannot believe the depth of their generosity and thank them with all my heart. Representatives of both charities, The Women’s Refuge and Sure-Start, were present at the meal and I know just how truly grateful they are too!
The Mayor Cllr Aislinn Lee with young ladies from STAGS who ran the raffle
“I also have to offer my most grateful thanks to the outstanding response from our local retail outlets. Whilst collecting the prizes I was impressed by the exceptional generosity of local traders in their support of the two local charities. The list of prizes is far too large to name everyone who supported us but, their commitment to the community they serve will always be appreciated.
”I also wish to thank the 6 young ladies from St Albans Girls’ School (STAGS) who came along to support me on the night and sold all the raffle tickets and collected money.”
Cllr Aislinn Lee, The Right Worshipful the Mayor of St Albans City & District.
Contact for the Mayor’s office:
Alison Orde, the Mayor’s Civic Officer
Tel: 01727 819544 E-mail: mayoralty@stalbans.gov.uk
Contact for the press:
Davina Mansell, Information and Communication Officer
Tel: 01727 819316. E-mail: davina.mansell@stalbans.gov.uk
St Albans City and District Council
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Notes:
Thanks to all the retailers and individuals without whose generosity we would not have raised this money at our first charity event.
* The Mayor’s charities:
St Albans and Hertsmere Women’s Refuge (SAHWR).
If you need help or advice or know someone who does, please telephone
01923-855662 – refuge or
01727-824425 – outreach or visit the website for further information: www.stalbansandhertsmerewomensrefuge.org.uk
Sure-start St Albans
To find out where your nearest children’s centres are, go to: www.hertschildrenscentres.org.uk
For further information:
The Alban Way Children’s Centres 01727 855134 http://www.hertschildrenscentres.org.uk/albanway/
Lamer Fields Children’s Centre Wheathampstead 01582 834758 http://www.hertschildrenscentres.org.uk/lamerfields/
Harpenden Children’s Centre 01582 714211
http://www.hertschildrenscentres.org.uk/harpenden/
St Albans Children’s Centre 01727 891100
http://www.hertschildrenscentres.org.uk/albanway/
Sopwell and Verulum Children’s Centre 01727 774090
http://www.hertschildrenscentres.org.uk/sopwellverulam/
Redbourn and Villages Children’s Centre 01582 688512
http://www.hertschildrenscentres.org.uk/redbourn/
Park Street and St Stephen’s Children’s Centre 01923 673698
http://www.hertsmere-children.co.uk/childrenscentres/parkstreet.php
London Colney Children’s Centre 01727 822196
http://www.hertschildrenscentres.org.uk/londoncolney/.