IN THE COMMUNITY…

FUNDRAISING in the community MEDIA : )

Welcome to FUNDRAISING in the community MEDIA’s monthly newsletter.

We’re thrilled to be able to bring you all the latest ‘in the community’ through our brand new monthly

newsletter. We’ve had an amazing start to the year and it’s all been down to YOU! So, thank you everyone

for your support and sharing our belief that together we can celebrate a meaningful community of people

who want to be their best, who care deeply about one another and who want to see each other succeed.

MAY / JUNE Newsletter

FUNDRAISING in the community MEDIA; Celebrating successes and sharing what’s been going on during the month within our

community…

What exciting things the month ahead has in store &

Diary Dates.

FUNDRAISING in the community MEDIA’s featured

Business / School / Organisation / Community Of

the Month…and more!

Although we try our best to include as much information as we can about the partnerships that we have on-going and the

projects that we are involved in, we are restricted by space so please don’t be disappointed if it appears that we have not

included you - we will endeavor to be as fair as possible in the way that we include your information so if for whatever reason

you don’t make the newsletter then please visit our website and our social media page where we feature all of you wonderful

people and the brilliant work that you do on a regular basis..

Taking the Biscuit!

Well another month has been and gone; they say ‘time flies when you’re having fun’, and the Merry Month

of May has brought us lots of that, with it’s colourful May Poles and it’s Morris Dancers, as well as fun-

filled events such as Warminster’s Spring in the Park and Leigh Park Community Centre’s Family Fun Day

in Westbury…not forgetting the very important ‘National Biscuit Day’ (29th May); Not that we at FITC Media

need a legitimate excuse for a Chocolate Digestive or three!

That leads us nicely on to someone with a little more restraint than us here at FITC HQ: Slimming World

Consultant Katherine Storey. Those of you who have been following our ‘In the Community’ Newsletter

will know that Katherine is currently supporting Busy Bees Preschool in Chapmanslade with her latest

advertising campaign; featuring within the Busy Bees Newsletter as well as on their website and their

Facebook page; motivating everyone who wants to shape up in time for Summer. FITC Media can give you

a sneaky peak at her advert…it looks fab! Katherine’s advertising not only reaches a target audience but

also contributes towards Busy Bees fundraising. Thanks Katherine! Thanks also to Ian from Chapmaslade

Motor Services and Sean from SB Home & Garden Services who collectively over three months have

contributed

£87.50 towards their fundraising for a new roof and end-of-year school trip.

Katherine will soon be adding a new venue to her repertoire. Read on for more details…

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Dear Local Businesses! A unique opportunity ...SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTERS

STEP UP Preschool in Dilton Marsh and Busy Bees Preschool in Chapmanslade are both looking for local businesses to advertise on their next termly newsletter (both out the beginning of September and goes out to parents and carers within their shared catchment areas of Chapmanslade, Dilton Marsh, Corsley, Westbury Leigh, Westbury, Warminster, Frome and more)

Prices start from as little as £35 and contributes towards their fundraising efforts for the year, meaning your business could be showcased to a whole host of new potential customers. If you believe that this could be of interest please contact Claire by emailing claire@fundraisinginthecommunity.com by MONDAY 19th AUGUST All adverts featured on their newsletters, gets additional (free) support from Fundraising in the Community through exposure on FITC's monthly newsletter and social media posts.

Fundraising in the Community - Support Local. Thank you!

&

…Dream, Believe and Achieve!

We at Fundraising in the Community Media are pleased to announce that from the 27th of June, not only will Katherine be offering her hugely successful Dilton Marsh and Warminster groups (see advert for details) but Katherine will also be offering an additional group on:

THURSDAYS @ HILPERTON VILLAGE HALL, HILPERTON, TROWBRIDGE BA14 7RN - 9AM AND 11AM.

Contact Katherine for further details…

Katherine Storey - Slimming World Consultant - Call 07887 690800

Facebook: @Slimming World, Fairfield College, Dilton Marsh

Facebook: @slimmingworldwarminster

"I’m happy to be working alongside Busy Bees Pre-

School to help them raise funds for a new roof and end of

year trip"

Contact me on the details above or why not simply pop in...I'd love to meet you! Come along to any of my

groups and you’ll find a warm friendly welcome awaits and the love and support to get you feeling fabulous!

WE LOVE…

HUNKY PUNK for personalized gifts and

keepsakes!

As May brought us Mental Health Awareness

Week we felt it apt to mention Sam Chaplin’s

on-line shop ‘Hunky Punk Gifts’. Hunky

Punk was born out of a desire to find focus

after serious Mental Health issues, because

of this they are raising awareness around

the issues associated with mental health and

producing these fabulous T-Shirts for £8.99

each with the proceeds going to the charity

MIND. Order yours from Facebook page

@HunkyPunk or call Sam on 07759 463391

for your Hunky Punk Apparell #Fight Your

Demons #Slay Your Dragons.

WE LOVE…

JOHN LAWSON’S CIRCUS

The Circus is in town and we can’t wait! …not

only because its our favourite circus but also

because FITC Media are looking forward to the

prospect of working with John Lawson Circus’

Fundraising for Schools campaign for 2020.

FITC Media are excited to help promote their

Fundraiser throughout schools in Wiltshire

and Somerset in the Spring. For more details

visit

http://www.johnlawsonscircus.co.uk/fund-

raising-for-schools-with-john-lawsons-circus/

(Look out for up and coming 2019 dates in our

Diary)

What YOU love…

If there is anything that you feel passionate about and would like us to consider including in our

June/July Newsletter then please feel free to send your suggestions to

claire@fundraisinairginthecommunity.com

In the community…

What do you do when your child asks if they can stay up ALL NIGHT?! …If its Leighton Dyer from Westbury Leigh Primary School, you make an exception! Leighton invited around 38 of his classmates to stay up all night at the Leigh Park Community Centre on Thursday 16th and Friday 17th of May to play games and enjoy fun-filled activities. The sponsored ‘Stay Awake-athon’was to celebrate his 11th Birthday and to raise funds for the charity Asthma UK. So FITC Media would like to wish Leighton a Happy be-lated Birthday and a huge WELL DONE for, well, staying awake : ) To donate to Leighton’s fundraising campaign, go to https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/leightondyer We hope you’ve now caught up on some Zzzz’s

Last month FITC Media had the impossible task of choosing a school for our Feature of the Month (and

completely dipped out by putting it to the local community to decide!) The consensus was a local primary

school based in Bradford on Avon and although we caught Head Teacher, Mr Ian Rockey, at quite

possibly their busiest time of year, with radio interviews and fundraising events galore, he graciously

accepting our invitation to promote the school and tell us a little more about how hard they work to give

the children the best that they can through all of their wonderful fundraising efforts and campaigns…’

‘Pro-active’ doesn’t quite do this school justice! – see what you think…

SCHOOL OF THE MONTH…after Diary Dates!

1st June – Carmela’s Cure Campaign TOY SALE 10am – 12.30pm @The Old School, Market Lavington. All

proceeds to LMNA Congenital Muscular Dystrophy. Entry 20p for Cakes, Raffle, Toys and more…

2nd June – Monthly Meditation with Ro Faerie @ Stone Circle, Avebury. Everyone welcome

8th June – Chapmanslade’s Under the Sea Explorer Trail 11am – 4pm @ Chapmanslade Village Hall

8th June – Daniel Pearson’s Jurassic Coast Challenge in support of Love for Louis Campaign @ Poole Harbour

to Bridport

9th June – Pub Quiz to raise funds for Warminster Carnival @ The Organ Inn, Warminster 7.30 – 8pm start,

Teams of 4, £3pp – Turn up on the night!

9th June – National Garden Scheme Walled Garden – Open for charity @ Lydiard Park, Swindon

9th June – Salisbury Race for Life 5K 11am @ Hudson’s Field, Salisbury

14th, 15th, 16th June – John Lawson’s Circus 2019 Tour @ The Green, Devizes. For times and bookings visit

www.johnlawsonscircus.co.uk

15th June – Swindon Bubble Rush @ Lydiard House and Park, Swindon. Pushchair/Wheelchair/Family friendly

5K course

15th June – 3 Towers Fete @ Fovant. Hosted by Friends 4 Louis 2-5pm

15th - 16th June – Westbury’s Inflatable Fun Dayz @ Grassacres Park. Entry just £5 per child per day.

16th June – FATHER’S DAY

17th, 18th, 19th June – John Lawson’s Circus @ Beversbrook Sports Field, Calne

20th June – SUMMER SOLSTACE

20th June – White Horse Preschool Open Day @ Leigh Park Community Centre, Westbury 9am – 1pm (see

advert)

21st, 22nd, 23rd – John Lawson’s Circus 2019 Tour @ Trowbridge Park, Trowbridge

22nd June – Dimentia Choir Music Therapy Group Performance @ The Athenaeum, Warminster. In aid of

Touching Tones Music Therapy Trust. For times visit @WarminsterDimentiaChoir

22nd June – The Love for Louis Havant Haircut 100 Challenge 9am – 5.30pm @ West Street Barbers, Wilton

23rd June – Frome Children’s Festival – Free to all! @FromeChildrensFestival

24th, 25th, 26th June – John Lawson’s Circus 2019 Tour @ Portway Field, Warminster

25th June – Parent & Child After School High Tea – Cook & Bake with your child @ The Farm Cookery School,

Chippenham

28th June – Carmela’s Cure Campaign - Charity Quiz & Cheese Night in aid of LMNA Congenital Muscular

Dystrophy. 7 – 7.30pm start @ Market Lavington Community Hall (with voice of The Lottery Alan Dedicoat)

£10pp including food, (see advert)

29th June – Calne Summer Carnival 12 – 6pm @ Calne Town Centre. Stalls, Live Music, Carnival Procession…

Diary Dates…June

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School of the Month…

WESTWOOD WITH IFORD Primary School

Westwood with Iford Primary School is an innovative, forward thinking and dynamic village school

where celebration is at the heart of our ethos. We believe our school is a happy and purposeful place to

learn, with a strong sense of community and where children are always encouraged to aim high and

achieve their very best.

We are lucky to have a team that is committed to providing the very best opportunities for the children

who attend Westwood with Iford School. Staff, supported by governors, work hard to deliver a rich and

challenging curriculum; to prepare children for future education and to help them acquire the skills and

enthusiasm needed to pursue learning for the rest of their lives.

As a school we have always been successful in our fundraising, particularly through the efforts of our

Friends of Westwood School, a committed, active group of parents and supporters whose unwaivering

support has raised thousands of pounds in recent years. It is through their efforts and the support of the

community that we have been able to fund projects such as improving our IT provision, providing

enhanced outdoor play opportunities and supporting our school radio station, Westwood Radio. Money

raised from events such as Christmas Fairs, Quiz nights, Summer Fairs and School Discos has also

enabled us to add to our curriculum reading provision, providing cultural opportunities such as puppet

theatre and live performances, enabling the whole school to benefit from diverse and varied additions

to the curriculum.

At Westwood with Iford School we are constantly looking to develop life skills and provide our children

with as many learning opportunities as possible. With our extensive grounds, gardening area, pond and

outdoor provision, children have a well equipped site within which they can thrive. Through a Heritage

Lottery Grant we have developed the Westwood Oral History Project, allowing future generations to

learn about the village of Westwood from personal accounts of the people who live here. Also, most

recently, we are have received funding from Wiltshire Music Connect to develop an Innovation in Music

project, working on both vocal performance and composition, including collaboration with schools

overseas.

We are proud of our school and the opportunities that the fundraising we have achieved has afforded

us. For more information, please visit www.westwoodwithiford.org

Media Partners…

Love for Louis

You’ll recall last month ‘In the Community’ introduced you to a very special young boy called Louis who was born with a rare genetic condition. Love for Louis was set up in order to raise funds for ongoing therapies to help Louis walk and talk. One avid supporter of the Love for Louis Campaign is Salisbury’s Daniel Pearson.

Daniel is running a 100km non-stop ULTRA MARATHON on The Jurassic Coast, from Poole to Bridport, on June 8th and Fundraising in the Community would like to personally wish Daniel the very best of luck. If you’re touched by Louis’ story and in the position to spare a few pounds to support this SUPERMAN who is taking on a SUPER CHALLENGE for a SUPER BOY, then we know everyone involved would be hugely grateful. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/daniel-pearson17?fb_event=b11a2a1&prompt_event=0fddad8&fbclid=IwAR2BPI7_8OESGNwmu2EQ82PiJjd2m3uH88_eBtICPVwZK9pnyxUtOmk6IqI

Daniel says: I’m hoping to raise £500 to show my support for 'Love for Louis. Louis was born in December 2014 but at only a few weeks old Lucy, his mum, noticed something wasn’t quite right. 18 months later Louis was diagnosed with an extremely rare genetic condition, Congenital Disorder of Glycosylation (CDG): PM22 1A; meaning he has physical and cognitive disabilities, including speech and language difficulties, developmental delay, failure to thrive and severe susceptibility to infection. This means Louis needs 24/7 care and it’s exhausting for Lucy to do this on her own. Her biggest challenge is the lack of NHS support and respite care which means daily activities are much harder than need be. Your donation will make such a difference and help towards on-going therapy and the purchase of essential equipment to improve Louis’ standard of living. It will also help pay for an extra pair of hands to help Lucy with overnight cover, fund special days out for Louis e.g. trips to the seaside and with your support you will be giving a little boy with big challenges the best shot at life. Thanks for your support! To find out more about Louis and to follow his incredible progress please like, follow and share his Facebook page ‘Love for Louis’ @LouisCanDoIt and the new facebook page 'Friends4Louis '

@friends4louis

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Brand New

from JULY…

Support YOUR High Street

From our JULY Newsletter FITC Media will be bringing you our brand new initiative for

the High Street. During the next few months, our ‘In the Community’ team will be hitting

the high street visiting towns and businesses all over Wiltshire and Somerset. We’ll be

introducing you to our on-line Business Directory where you can have a Premium

Directory Listing on our website for an entire 12 months for just £20! Supported by

complimentary social media posts throughout the year and Media Partner exposure in

our monthly newsletter – this works out to less than £2 a month! Not bad hey?!

We’ll also be offering you the opportunity to join our new HIGH STREET VOUCHER

CONCEPT

For just £10 a month you can include a promotional voucher on our Newsletter. This

voucher is for our readers / supporters to print off (or they can quote a unique code if

you prefer) to get offers entitling them to discounts and special offers, which in turn will

entice them to support High Street shops and local businesses instead of heading

straight for the larger Supermarkets and out of town destinations. We want to see our

local businesses thrive and the High Street the hub of the community that it once was.

Let’s make it happen! Fundraising in the Community Media - SUPPORT LOCAL!

…FUNDRAISING in the Community MEDIA offers a quality, professional service with unique platforms that reach tailored audiences.

We help to drive prospective new customers through the doors of local BUSINESSES; in turn helping SCHOOLS, CHARITIES, CLUBS and other ORGANISATIONS within the

community fundraise for their good causes.

For further details contact us via the website www.fundraisinginthecommunity.com or on our Facebook page @inthecommunitymedialtd

June / July Newsletter

Out beginning of July