Once again the Leavers’ Mass in July for the outgoing year 6 children was an emotional day for young and old. The lavender plants were beautfifully prepared by Diddibox Flowers and Joe Tully Jnr. helped our Joseph to present them to each of the 57 children. We hope this is a tradition we can keep … Leavers’ Mass
It is that time again. The Christmas party beckons. We don’t propose to have an auction this year but there will be a raffle and the other usual fun stuff. Please join us if you can.
We have succesffully completed our first year with our scholarship in the chemical engineering faculty at Newcastle University. Paige Caldaralo wrote a lovely endorsement and thank you to us for helping her with that scholarship.
The Fiona Foundation logo will be proudly worn on the St Johns Parish under 10 football team shirts from September. We are really grateful to those who have helped to fund this without seeking any recognition for themselves and for helping us to keep up the profile of the Foundation.
Put the date in the diary folks; 30 November is the proposed date for our annual Christmas bash with the auction, raffle, kids disco and all the other usual trimmings.
This year’s exchange trip to Nigran in March was the best attended yet; the project goes from strength to strength. The Fiona Foundation is currently supporting the project by providing all the children involved with phrase books for current and future use and as a lasting momento of their involvment. Thank you for helping in … Phrase books for the Spanish Exchange
We are not far away now from the summer party at Manley Mere on 6 July. Record numbers are booked in. It is turning into a proper festival; Mr. Husselbee no doubt the main fixture in the dance tent. There is much excitement amongst the younger folk for the traditional afternoon of muddy glory but … Manley Mere is here again
We are really grateful to Nick. Not only is he one of our trustees but he has also been our greatest fund raiser so far this year. He completed the London marathon in 3 hours 18 minutes and raised around £2,500 for the Foundation whilst doing so. Thanks Nick for all your help.
Another fantastic night for all ages took place at the Parish Centre. So many people gathered from all corners of the country to remember Fiona and celebrate at Christmas time. It is great to see how the event is becoming such a fixture in people’s calendars. The auction was supported as well as ever with … Christmas party – a great success
The annual Fiona Foundation Christmas party will take place at the St. John’s Parish Centre on Saturday 15 December from 6pm. Following last year’s success we will again have entertainment for the children followed by food and then dancing and jolly stuff well into the night. There will be a raffle, an auction and an … Christmas Party Date Confirmed