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Phil Sherry — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:13:07 +0000

We have had 2 very good donations recently; one of £500 from The Eleanor Rathbone Trust and one for £200 form The Proven Family Trust. I sent about 50 letters out to various Charity Trusts asking for donations. It’s worked up to now.

So, as you can see, we have had a very busy and successful year. However, we would like a little more help. Is there anyone out there who would like to lend a hand now and again? Perhaps you could organise a quiz night or jumble sale or coffee morning. Anything would be welcome.

Thank you.

Craft Fair in the Pavilion, Birkenhead Park

Phil Sherry — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:10:41 +0000

I think the people in Birkenhead must be getting fed up with us by now. (Only kidding) They have been very generous. This was anew craft fair that hadn’t been there before and we were offered a free table as we are a charity. We couldn’t miss this opportunity to get to know other stall-holders and raise even more for the charity. It was over the 2 days but only from 11.00am to 3.00pm. We finished the weekend taking £225.00.

Collection at Central Station AND Christmas Fair at Ashville Lodge

Phil Sherry — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 19:08:35 +0000

We really had our work cut out that day. 10.00am we landed at Central Station in Liverpool, set up the banners, started to collect until 12.00 noon when our relief crew arrived. Then we dashed to Ashville Lodge in Birkenhead to take part in the Craft Fair.

We had arranged to set the stall up on Friday and for someone to ‘man’ the stall for us till we arrived at 12.30pm. By 4.00pm we had had enough and were glad to see other stalls packing up. Altogether it was a very successful day; £341.80 from Central Station and £221.50 from the craft fair.

Cheltenham Race Course

Phil Sherry — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:06:57 +0000

We were at Cheltenham Race Course for the whole weekend, not for the racing this time, but with the Ladies Association of Barbershop Singers. We took everything we had to sell as we knew there would be over 3000 people there for the weekend, mainly ladies. We sold mainly jewellery and some cards and framed pictures and we made £860 all together. It was a strenuous weekend, but worth while.

World Sight Day at Ashville Lodge

Phil Sherry — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:01:31 +0000

Once again back to the Pavilion in Birkenhead Park. This time it was for World Sight Day, and we were there mainly to raise the awareness of the charity. Among those there were The Wirral Society of the Blind and Partially Sighted, The Liaison Officer from The Eye Clinic, Arrowe Park Hospital and his assistant, the RNIB, and various commercial firms with their goods for sale. This was not a day for selling but it was very interesting meeting all the different people involved with helping those with vision problems.

West Haddon Players

Phil Sherry — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:37:57 +0000

On 8th July Carol and Paul went to West Haddon in Leicestershire.

Paul & Carol

Paul’s niece, Jane, belongs to the West Haddon Players. The group who put on several performances each year donate the proceeds to a designated charity. This year’s charity was The Eye Fund.

Carol and Paul were presented with a cheque for £1500 at the player’s annual barbeque. What amazing generosity!

Haddon Players presenting their cheque

Another 40 hours of counselling!

Thanks from all of us.

Sigur Rós Winner, Neil Walker

Phil Sherry — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:54:12 +0000

After some furious Ebay bidding, our signed Sigur Rós “Hlemmur” CD/DVD was finally won by Neil Walker, who paid an astounding £360 for it. Well done, Neil!

Many, many thanks go to Sigur Rós for taking the time to sign things for us and for agreeing to meet up with Neil to hand his prize over at their London gig last night. Thanks must also go to John Best, their manager, and Paul Baines for being his usual awesome self. We couldn’t have done this without you, Paul.

Signed Sigur Rós “Hlemmur” CD/DVD

Phil Sherry — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 16:52:37 +0000

EBAY: Signed Sigur Rós “Hlemmur” CD/DVD

We've just added the following item to Ebay: Limited Edition copy of Hlemmur by Sigur Rós.

This unique version of Hlemmur was signed especially to raise money and awareness for The Eye Fund, which we are obviously thrilled about.

Also included is a selection of rare promotional CDs from the Takk… and Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust albums.

Promo CD singles: Glósóli; Hoppípolla; Sæglópur (US version); Sæglópur (UK version); Gobbledigook; Inní mér syngur vitleysingur; Við spilum endalaust
Promo CD albums: Takk…; Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust

Please head over to Ebay and bid on this item!

Race Night Results

Phil Sherry — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 16:35:31 +0000

The latest fund raising venture was a Race Night organised by David. The venue was the Marine Football club in Crosby (where David and Anne-Marie had their evening do for their wedding).

The evening was a great success and a real family happening. Everyone from Phil’s Nan, Paul’s brother from Leicestershire, Jake from Blackburn and not forgetting Jamie, Ciaran and 2 year-old William. Everyone had a brilliant time and a lovely hot-pot supper (sorry Phil).

After expenses, the amount raised was over £700. Well Done David! (even if he has a few more grey hairs now)

Now! What’s next???

~ Carol Sherry

Liverpool 5

Phil Sherry — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 14:59:03 +0000

On September 7th 2008, the Eye Fund Sisters (aka: Helen, Anne-Marie, and Li), took part in the annual Liverpool 5k run around Sefton Park. All three finished with a personal best time and at the time of writing they’ve raised £640! Well done, girls.

Take a look at some pictures of the event in our gallery