Ryde’s Mayor Cllr Michael Lilley has launched a Christmas appeal to raise funds for the most vulnerable in Ryde this Christmas. He will be touring the Town over the next week, visiting local venues and business throughout the Town to leave donation buckets.
The Mayor will also be selling his enchanting children’s book – Papa Owl – from venues throughout Ryde making it the perfect Christmas present with all the funds going to the charity.
Winter swim for charity
On Boxing Day, the Mayor will be doing his annual Winter swim at Waterside Community Trust as part of the fundraising and donating all the proceeds.
Please give generously.
Boxing Day Swim at Waterside Community Trust
Please book:
- 10:00 – 10:55
- 11:00 – 11:55
Human advent calendar
Deputy Mayor Cllr Jenna Sabine has joined in the fun and has transformed into a human advent calendar to raise funds with an array of incredible Christmas outfits each day.
Ryde Mayor, Cllr Lilley, said,
“Christmas is a happy time for most of us although it is harder with the continuing threat of Covid, but for many in the Town it is stressful and a very anxious time. These residents need our support, help and kindness.
“There are a range of Ryde organisations, community groups and volunteers who will be focusing on support for the most vulnerable in the Town this Christmas and they need our support.
“I am launching my 2021 Christmas appeal to raise funds to go directly to this work this Winter. We all deserve to be warm, have a good Christmas dinner and to be able to give our children and grandchildren a present.
“This appeal is to make sure every Ryde resident whatever their age has this opportunity and has a chance of growth in 2022. It is a hard Winter during this pandemic, please help those who have it the hardest”.
Deputy Mayor, Cllr Sabine, said,
“Please help me raise money for the Mayor’s Charity which will go to Ryde’s most vulnerable over this Christmas period.
“There will be a collection box at Monkton Arts and thank you to our Mayor Michael Lilley and the team at Ryde Town Council for getting the charity set up.”
News shared by Hannah on behalf of Ryde Town Council. Ed
