Storm Force adds muscle to playground campaign

The new playground at Saumarez Park will move a step closer with help from Storm Force Fitness.

Storm Force Fitness, based at the indoor cricket centre, Guernsey, has chosen the Friends of Saumrez Park Playground as the next charity to benefit from the charity camps they hold every Saturday morning between 10:00 & 11:00am. Trainers will work without pay for the the hour and the Guernsey Cricket Board, which runs the centre, will waive the hourly rent so that fees can go directly to the charity.

'We wanted to get into the charity side of things but not supporting the same one' said Storm Force Fitness's Jon Le Tocq.

Friends chairman Zef Eisenberg said he was very appreciative of the support. 'Jon realised the importance, not only of the playground and our goals in achieving the new facility but that fitness goes hand in hand with them' he said.

'Money is coming in on a regular basis and we now have fund raising events constantly planned' said Mr Eisenberg. 'One of them will be a pirates ball in February as the whole focus of the new playground will be a pirate ship in the middle.

The next Event is a bingo night at Les Cotils on Tuesday 13th November. Tickets are available from Sarah on 07781 128341.

Storm Force Fitness's Jon Le Tocq (standing right) with Friends chairman Zef Eisenberg (left back) Andy McCutcheon (centre), Sarah Winsall (front left) and HAzel Seymour (front right) - picture courtesy of the Guernsey Press

Lloyds Banking Group Community Fund contributes £5,000 to Playground Fund

The Friends of Saumarez Park Playground LBG's fund raising efforts for the new playground has received a boost of £5,000 from Lloyds Banking Group Community Fund.

The fund raising total now stands at just over £70,000 in donated or pledged funds.

'To be one of two winners from the whole Bournemouth region was fantastic' said chairman of the Friends of Saumarez Park Playground, Zef Eisenberg. 'We are very pleased to have been selected to receive the valuable £5,000 contribution to the Saumarez Park Playground. As the most used and well known playground in the island, the extra funds are a vital help towards our £500,000 goal of providing a completely revamped, new and exciting park for generations to come'

Lloyds TSB Offshore business development manager, Craig Duquemin said the playground would benefit the whole community 'Becoming the best Bank for customers means being the best bank for our communities. The group has 30 million customers and has a clear role to play in society helping communities thrive' he said. 'The Community Fund highlights the group's ongoing commitment to the communities we serve and doing more to help the British Isles prosper. We are proud to hep the Friends of Saumarez Park Playground continue the great work they are doing in Guernsey and we look forward to seeing the difference the award will make'

Lloyds TSB Offshore Business Development Manager Craig Duquemin (top of slide) is joined by Friends of Saumarez Park Playground Committee Members - Andy McCutcheon, Hazel Seymour & Sarah Winsall.

CHARITY BINGO NIGHT!

The next event in the Friends of Saumarez Park Playground fund-raising calendar is a Charity Bingo Night.  This is being held on Tuesday 13th November 2012 at The Harry Bound Room at Les Cotils.  Registration is from 7.30pm and the bingo itself will start promptly at 8pm - so don't be late!!
The cost is just £15 and this will include all 7 normal round tickets and a dabber!
There will be extra tickets available for these normal rounds and bonus round tickets too!
We have over £300 in prize money to be won during the evening so whether your a seasoned bingo-goer or it's your first time, then why not come along and bring your friends.
Wine and soft drinks available as well as snacks.
We will be holding a half time raffle too with some great prizes!
Remember, all proceeds go the the Playground.
For tickets please call Sarah on 07781 128341 or email friendsofsaumarezpp@cwgsy.net
See you soon!!