At King's Lynn Ladies Circle we are very proud to support several charities including our chairman's charity of the year.
This year our Chairman's chosen charity is the One to One Project, a local support service for those suffering with mental illness.
Click on the link here http://www.onetooneproject.com/ to find out more. We very much look forward to fundraising and raising its profile. We try to raise money throughout the year by hosting or taking part in events.
Previous Chairman Charities Include -
2009/10 - Aspergers Syndrome
2010/11 - Forward and Futures
2011/12 - Alzheimers www.alzheimers.org.uk
2012/13 - Carers Trust http://www.carers.org/
2013/2014 - Lavender Hill Mob Theatre Company http://www.lhmtc.com/
2014/2015 - RSPCA
2015/2016 - Scottys Little Soldiers http://www.scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk
2016/2017 - Little Discoverers
2018/2019- One to One Project
We also fundraise for Cancer Research each year by participating in the Race For Life - we all either walk or run or help to marshal the 5K route and even have some family members cheer us on as well.
Click on the link here http://www.onetooneproject.com/ to find out more. We very much look forward to fundraising and raising its profile. We try to raise money throughout the year by hosting or taking part in events.
Previous Chairman Charities Include -
2009/10 - Aspergers Syndrome
2010/11 - Forward and Futures
2011/12 - Alzheimers www.alzheimers.org.uk
2012/13 - Carers Trust http://www.carers.org/
2013/2014 - Lavender Hill Mob Theatre Company http://www.lhmtc.com/
2014/2015 - RSPCA
2015/2016 - Scottys Little Soldiers http://www.scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk
2016/2017 - Little Discoverers
2018/2019- One to One Project
We also fundraise for Cancer Research each year by participating in the Race For Life - we all either walk or run or help to marshal the 5K route and even have some family members cheer us on as well.
Race for Life 2018
Ellie, Amy, and Karen worked alongside the Hunstanton Ladies as race marshals, cheering on the runners and handing out water and goodies at the finish line. Race for Life were kind enough to let us have a marquee too, so we had fun promoting Ladies Circle, and even gave away a free bottle of prosecco to the lucky Jane!
EDP Article 11/17
KLFM toy appeal will give thousands of youngsters a happier Christmas in King’s Lynn and West Norfolk
This year's KLFM toy appeal is up and running, collecting presents for children at the hospital and local charities.
Christmas spirit was alive and well in West Norfolk, as a festive toy appeal got under way.
Shoppers and store staff filled three trolleys full of presents in the first 10 minutes when a local radio station’s Christmas collectors pitched up outside Sainsbury’s superstore in King’s Lynn.
Simon Rowe, breakfast presenter on Lynn-based KL.FM967, said he hoped this year’s appeal would beat the mountain of gifts which filled the independent station’s studios last year, before being dished out to children across the region. “We had thousands of presents before we finished last year,” said Mr Rowe, as a steady stream of shoppers brought a toy or toys they had picked up with their shopping to donate.
“With most presents costing between £5 and £10 you’re looking at something like £50,000 worth of presents, which is just totally amazing.”
When the appeal ends in 10 days’ time, presents which have been donated will go to childrens’ wards at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, armed forces charity Scotty’s Little Soldiers, Broadland Housing, Salvation Army, foster carers and all 450 children who are currently being looked after by social services in West Norfolk.
An army of volunteers including the King’s Lynn Ladies Circle, the scouts and other groups will wrap them all up ready for delivery, fortified by mince pies.
Items can also be taken to the radio station’s reception counter in Blackfriars Street, near the Vancouver Quarter in King’s Lynn or appeal sponsors J&K Glass and Glazing.
Toys donated must be brand new and unopened. Mr Rowe said while collectors were always given plenty of items for younger children, they also needed items suitable for teenagers.
Christmas spirit was alive and well in West Norfolk, as a festive toy appeal got under way.
Shoppers and store staff filled three trolleys full of presents in the first 10 minutes when a local radio station’s Christmas collectors pitched up outside Sainsbury’s superstore in King’s Lynn.
Simon Rowe, breakfast presenter on Lynn-based KL.FM967, said he hoped this year’s appeal would beat the mountain of gifts which filled the independent station’s studios last year, before being dished out to children across the region. “We had thousands of presents before we finished last year,” said Mr Rowe, as a steady stream of shoppers brought a toy or toys they had picked up with their shopping to donate.
“With most presents costing between £5 and £10 you’re looking at something like £50,000 worth of presents, which is just totally amazing.”
When the appeal ends in 10 days’ time, presents which have been donated will go to childrens’ wards at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, armed forces charity Scotty’s Little Soldiers, Broadland Housing, Salvation Army, foster carers and all 450 children who are currently being looked after by social services in West Norfolk.
An army of volunteers including the King’s Lynn Ladies Circle, the scouts and other groups will wrap them all up ready for delivery, fortified by mince pies.
Items can also be taken to the radio station’s reception counter in Blackfriars Street, near the Vancouver Quarter in King’s Lynn or appeal sponsors J&K Glass and Glazing.
Toys donated must be brand new and unopened. Mr Rowe said while collectors were always given plenty of items for younger children, they also needed items suitable for teenagers.
As well as raising money for good causes we try to lend a hand in the local community. Here are some things we get up to;
KLFM96.7 Appeals
KLFM do a yearly Christmas present collection for children across the King's Lynn and West Norfolk area that are in hospitals, youth groups and social care. In December we go along to KLFM with our own donated presents and help wrap piles and piles of donated presents. KLFM also do a similar event at Easter where we donate Easter eggs for to be handed out to children across the region. Managing Director Darren Taylor sent us this email:-
"On behalf of everyone at KL.FM I would like to say a huge ‘thank you’ to the ladies from the King's Lynn Ladies Circle for your tremendous Christmas wrapping performance!
We are all very impressed with how many of the toys you managed get through and you have really helped us out.
The Toy Appeal means so much to ill and under-privileged children in our area and it wouldn’t be the success it is without the support of people like you...so thanks once again."
Best wishes,
Darren Taylor
Managing Director
KL.FM 96.7
Giving Blood
Everyone knows someone who has at some point had a blood transfusion through illness, so those of us who are able to, give blood. It’s something small for us to do that could make a big difference to a patient’s life.
Food Bank
In November we collect tins of food and hand in to the Kings Lynn Food Bank. This is a service to help people in the area who may struggle on Low Income, following Unemployment, Redundancy, Benefit Delays/Change, Debt, Homelessness, Domestic Violence or Sickness. The food is sorted and given to help people get back on their feet.
Charity Shop Donation
Every September we go through our cupboards and wardrobes to find items to donate to a charity shop of our chairman's choice, its another great way that we help the local/national charities.
KLFM96.7 Appeals
KLFM do a yearly Christmas present collection for children across the King's Lynn and West Norfolk area that are in hospitals, youth groups and social care. In December we go along to KLFM with our own donated presents and help wrap piles and piles of donated presents. KLFM also do a similar event at Easter where we donate Easter eggs for to be handed out to children across the region. Managing Director Darren Taylor sent us this email:-
"On behalf of everyone at KL.FM I would like to say a huge ‘thank you’ to the ladies from the King's Lynn Ladies Circle for your tremendous Christmas wrapping performance!
We are all very impressed with how many of the toys you managed get through and you have really helped us out.
The Toy Appeal means so much to ill and under-privileged children in our area and it wouldn’t be the success it is without the support of people like you...so thanks once again."
Best wishes,
Darren Taylor
Managing Director
KL.FM 96.7
Giving Blood
Everyone knows someone who has at some point had a blood transfusion through illness, so those of us who are able to, give blood. It’s something small for us to do that could make a big difference to a patient’s life.
Food Bank
In November we collect tins of food and hand in to the Kings Lynn Food Bank. This is a service to help people in the area who may struggle on Low Income, following Unemployment, Redundancy, Benefit Delays/Change, Debt, Homelessness, Domestic Violence or Sickness. The food is sorted and given to help people get back on their feet.
Charity Shop Donation
Every September we go through our cupboards and wardrobes to find items to donate to a charity shop of our chairman's choice, its another great way that we help the local/national charities.