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Caring Charity seeks Corporate Support

Monday, May 24th, 2010

The Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation is one of Leicestershire’s hidden gems. This unique registered charity has, through the inspiration, foresight and selfless generosity of its founder, the late David Clarke, provided support care and friendship to over 100,000 socially isolated elderly people, adults with disabilities and disadvantaged youngsters since 1990.

The core services of the Foundation continue to bring much needed relief to many people in need and through the generous support of companies and individuals we have developed new schemes such as the Yew Trail outdoor classroom and craft clubs that provide great benefit to an even broader cross section of our community.

Over the next twelve months the Foundation is celebrating its 20th Anniversary and we will be;

Highlighting the past 20 years of achievement.

Looking forward to a further 20 years plus of charitable work.

Raising much needed funds through the Foundation’s ’20 Plus Appeal’

And paying tribute to David Clarke
All this will culminate on the 9th/ 10th & 11thSeptember 2010 when in conjunction with Bradgate Flower Club we will be holding ‘September Crafts and Flowers’ at UlverscroftManor along with two fashion shows by Dressini of Market Bosworth.

This showcase community event aims to bring together in excess of 2,000 people in the beautiful surroundings of the Manor, raising both the profile of our organisation and corporate sponsors as well as generating much needed funds for the Foundation.

Can you help? The Foundation is looking for the support in the following ways:

Sponsorship (full or part) of the ‘September Crafts and Flowers’ event at Ulverscroft Manor. (There are a variety of support options ranging from £600 to sponsor the 3,000 pencil tombola, £2,400 to sponsor the marquee to £10,000 for the whole event)

Staff volunteering opportunities throughout the September event

A donation in support of the Foundation’s ‘20 Plus Appeal’

Work with the Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation as your Charity of the Year; create volunteering opportunities for your staff, encourage team building through fundraising activities and benefiting from year long promotional opportunities

We welcome support for any of the Foundation’s ongoing charitable work
We thank you for considering this request; your support for the Foundation would be invaluable and all sponsorship / donations will be gratefully acknowledged in our publicity material during the year.

To find out more please call 01530 244914.

For further information on the work of the Foundation visit are websites:

www.shuttlewood-clarke.org and www.yewtrail.org.uk

We look forward to hearing from you.

RSPB enjoy trip to the Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation, Ulverscroft

Monday, May 24th, 2010

Weekday Wildlife Walk – Ulverscroft Manor and Grange 17th May 2010

This first walk to the Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation estate was attended by 19 people on a fine sunny morning. The Foundation was created in 1989 to provide a day centre where the elderly and adults with disabilities can meet for social and other activities. The two properties are about a kilometre apart and there are extensive woodlands, meadows and a pond. The walk from the Manor to the Grange provides magnificent views across the valley and as far as Old John.

Our thanks to the staff at the Manor and Grange made us most welcome and provided tea and coffee during the visit.
People wishing to visit the estates are asked to make arrangements by telephoning 01530 244914.

Birds recorded were:

Buzzard, kestrel, pheasant, moorhen, stock dove, wood pigeon, great spotted woodpecker, swallow, wren, blackcap, chiffchaff, goldcrest, robin, Dunnock, blackbird, long tailed tit, coal tit, blue tit, great tit, nuthatch, jay, magpie, carrion crow, starling, house sparrow, chaffinch, greenfinch, goldfinch.

We were also able to enjoy spring flowers which in addition to the bluebells included cuckoo flowers and greater stitchwort.

We were surprised not to hear any willow warblers, though the good news is that when I returned to photograph the bluebell wood it was one of the first birds I heard.

The next walk is at Cossington Meadow on Tuesday 15th June at 10.00.

Yew Trail Bluebells

Ady Dayman; Radio Leicester & BBC East Midlands TV gardening personality to open Flower Festival

Monday, May 24th, 2010

We are delighted to announce that Ady Dayman Leicestershire’s young celebrity Radio and TV gardener will be opening the Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation’s Flower Festival on Friday 10th September.
Ady of Derry’s Nurseries Cossington and Charnwood Chilli fame will be on site from approximately 9am, performing the official opening at 9.45am.
To book tickets for this wonderful event please telephone 01530 244914 or Email admin@shuttlewood-clarke.org

Tickets selling fast for Fashion Shows by DRESSINI of Market Bosworth 9th September 2010

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

Be inspired by the wonderful creations displayed at the DRESSINI of Market Bosworth fashion shows.
The Midlands number one independent fashion outlet is holding two shows at Ulverscroft Manor, Priory Lane, Ulverscroft nr Markfield on Thursday 9th September 2010.
Dressini of Market Bosworth are holding two fashion shows to raise funds for the Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation.
Admission is by ticket only.
Tickets are £10 each.
The morning show begins at 11am and the afternoon show at 2pm.
Tickets are available from the Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation on 01530 244914 or
Email
admin@shuttlewood-clarke.org

2010 Photograph Competition

Monday, March 1st, 2010

Seasons, Countryside and Flowers
The Foundation has launched a photograpy competition to raise funds for this wonderful, unique charity’s 20 plus appeal.
The entry fee is £1 per Photo with Max 5 photos per person per entry form. Multiple entries can be sent.
Closing Date: 1st November 2010 when the entries will be judged by an Independent Panel.
There will be 24 Winners which will be made into 2 calendars for the Foundation. One calendar will feature images from anywhere whereas the other will feature pictures taken within the grounds of the Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation.
For further information and an entry form please Email charlotte.leist@classmail.co.uk

Loughborough Building Society; Thank you

Monday, March 1st, 2010

The Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation was the Loughborough Building Society Charity of the Year in 2009. After a wonderful year for both organisations during which the staff of the Building Society volunteered their time to help at the Foundation’s two houses and raised over £4,500 in many different ways; we held the final cheque presentation in the Yurt in the Foundation’s Yew Trail outdoor classroom and creative space. Many many thanks to everyone at the Building Society for their commitment and support.

Christmas Fair at Ulverscroft Manor

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

Title: Christmas Fair at Ulverscroft Manor
Location: Ulverscroft Manor, Priory Lane, Ulverscroft nr Markfield L:eicestershire LE67 9PH
Description: Christmas Fair with a variety of stalls + refreshments and Christmas music.
Admission £1.50 per person.
All profits go towards the work of the Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation
Start Time: 11:00
Date: 2010-12-10
End Time: 14:00

An Evening of 40\’s Swing Music with the Swing Commanders

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

Title: An Evening of 40’s Swing Music with the Swing Commanders
Location: Lyric Rooms Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Description: Dance to the lively 1940’s music of the Swing Commanders.
Buffet.
Tickets and additional information available from 01530 413914
All profits in aid of the Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation
Date: 2010-11-12

Make a date for your diary at September Crafts and Flowers, Saturday 11th September 2010

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

Title: September Crafts and Flowers
Location: Ulverscroft Manor, Priory Lane, Ulverscroft nr Markfield Leicestershire LE67 9PH
Description: Flower Festival and Craft Fair.
Wide variety of craft stalls, refreshment tent etc and the opportunity to view the wonderful flower festival within Ulverscroft Manor.
Admission (per person) on the day:
£2.00 (for Craft Fair only)
Additional £2.00 for Flower Festival
Start Time: 11:00
Date: 2010-09-11
End Time: 16:00

Don’t forget to book your tickets at the September Crafts and Flowers event on Friday 10th September 2010

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

Title: September Crafts and Flowers
Location: Ulverscroft Manor, Priory Lane, Ulverscroft nr Markfield Leicestershire LE67 9PH
Description: Flower Festival within Ulverscroft Manor.
Flower Arranging Demonstrations by International Floral Designer Derek Armstrong at 10.30am & 2.00pm
Stalls and refreshments available.
Admission by pre-booked (time slot) tickets only.
£4.00 Admission only £8.00 Demonstration only.
£10.00 Combined ticket.
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2010-09-10
End Time: 18:00

 
 
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