13 May 2014

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EAST GRINSTEAD Town Mayor 2013/14 last night announced a provisional total of £15,000 raised for the Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Unit in East Grinstead, her official charity.

CLLR Margaret Belsey chose the charity as she wanted to make the pledge that “no one should face Cancer alone” a reality in East Grinstead.  It has been agreed that a large portion of the money raised will be spent on the Macmillan service that is based at the Queen Victoria Hospital.

The former Town Mayor (who handed the Chain of office for 2014/15 over to Cllr Nick Hodges at the Meeting) said “I am delighted with this amount, the supporters of my events have been very generous, it is a charity that has so many demands placed on it and every penny matters.  It has been hard work but I have enjoyed it and seeing this total is so worthwhile”.

Events organised have included quiz nights, a Christmas bazaar, raffles, auctions and a James Bond-themed Casino and Ball.  One final event  –  a race night –  had to be moved from its planned date and is to take place on May 27^th in Meridian Hall.  Cllr Mrs Belsey thanked the incoming Town Mayor for allowing her to hold the event during his year of office.

Cllr Nick Hodges, Town Mayor 2014/15, has chosen The East Grinstead Museum and CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) as his Charities for the year.