News
Caring for children with disabilities
In this issue:
25 years at
Cherry Trees
A year at
Cherry Trees
What Cherry Trees
means to us
What makes Cherry
Trees special
Caring companies
Schools and
communities
The Cherry Trees
Challenge
Highlights
of 2014
Dates for
the diary
Cherry Trees
School Lane
East Clandon
Surrey GU4 7RS
T: 01483 222507
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Registered charity no. 800222
2014 – 2015
Life is fun
at Cherry Trees
A highlight of the Summer for the Cherry Trees family was the trip to
Chessington World of Adventure kindly sponsored by Merlin Magic Wand.
This was the most wonderful day and all the Cherry Trees children together with
their parents, siblings and carers were invited for a truly unforgettable outing.
Celebrating
YEARS at CHERRY TREES
PAULA RANKIN
Deputy Head of Care
Well it happened – I don’t know how and I don’t know when but its official
I’ve been here 25 YEARS!
What does Cherry Trees
mean to me?
Strength – as we continue to grow
in this uncertain world.
Warmth – because that is what
you feel as you enter the building.
Unpredictability – no two days
are the same, no two children are
ever the same.
Support – because when the
unpredictability strikes the team
who work with the children and
the team that work behind the
scenes are always there to
support and guide.
Unity – well I have narrowed the
north/south divide a little..!!!
To commemorate this achievement or
to just embarrass me and make me
squirm, a gathering of current staff,
past parents, young people and the
person who gave me the opportunity
to join Cherry Trees, saw my potential
and taught me most of what I now
know – Gina, the past Head of Care,
took place. After managing to turn me
scarlet with embarrassment and make
me shed a tear I was given a fabulous
scrap book with photos and messages
from people I’ve worked with over
my quarter of a century – yes I cried
again!! I was given the most beautiful
Cherry Tree for my new garden (how
convenient to now have a garden –
sounds like some planning went into
this???) From the trustees a stunning
silver photo frame that is engraved.
Yes I was truly spoilt and I’d like to
take this opportunity to say a massive
thank you to everyone.
Some things have changed so much –
the building, the facilities, the children
and the staff but one thing remains
(other than me) everyone’s passion
for Cherry Trees. Everyone’s desire
that the children receive what they
want, deserve and need.
Many of you know that I moved down
to the south aged eighteen, so in
theory I’ve been a southerner longer
than I was a northerner. Although I
have my family up north I now have
a family down south. My ‘southern’
family are made up of friends who
have at some time worked at Cherry
Trees or still do. You see that’s the
thing about this place once you’re
through the door it gets under your
skin – it’s like the song by The Eagles,
Hotel California ‘You can check out
anytime you want BUT you can
never leave.’
Now please don’t think the north is ‘off
the hook’ because they are not. The
support that comes down the M6 is
always amazing – Christmas cards,
notelets – you are nobody unless
you’ve received a Cherry Trees pack
of notelets from my mum. Unexpected
acts of generosity from friends of the
family are all wonderful and so very
welcome and appreciated.
Don’t just take our word for it!
This is what the
parents say –
My daughter loves going
to the home. I think she
feels grown up and enjoys
the experience and is
benefitting greatly from
doing something just for
herself like any teenager
We owe a lot to Cherry
Trees. We shall do whatever
we can in our capacity to
support Cherry Trees. Long
live Cherry Trees!
WHAT DOES OFSTED SAY
ABOUT CHERRY TREES?
The Cherry Trees family all know what a happy
and wonderful place Cherry Trees is and how
much it benefits both young children and
their families but at the recent Ofsted visit we
were delighted to be rated “Outstanding” for
outcomes which means how the visits affect
the children. Leadership qualities and friendly
atmosphere at Cherry Trees were also highly
commended. Peter Davey Head of Care said
“Everything we do at Cherry Trees is for the
children, young people and their families and to
receive the assurance from Ofsted that we are
doing it to an outstanding level is heartening.”
Cherry Trees is my extended family
Cherry Trees is invaluable
– it provides a safe, happy
and caring environment for
many children with varying
needs. It gives us carers
a well needed break, safe
in the knowledge that our
children are well cared for.
We really can’t find the words to
express what this extended break
means to us but suffice to say it is much
needed and very much appreciated that
everyone at CT works so hard to make
such a break happen for us – Thank you
She loves going to Cherry Trees and I think
she feels quite grown up and enjoys the
experience and is benefitting greatly from
doing something just for her that does not
involve us – just like any 16 year old
AND MOST IMPORTANTLY WHAT DO THE CHILDREN SAY?
I like coming to the home
because it makes me feel
happy and safe. I make
more friendships because
I meet new children.
If Katie was asked to
pick her favourite thing in
the whole wide world, she
would without doubt say
Cherry Trees.
You have fun when you
are at Cherry Trees
– the staff are really
kind and helpful, they are
there when you need them.
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A year at Ch
2014 has been even busier and more
action packed than usual at Cherry Trees
Our dedicated staff backed by
our team of trusted volunteers
not only ensure that our children
are well cared for and have a
fantastic time here at Cherry
Trees but also help make sure
that our home runs smoothly, is
well maintained and that we have
sufficient funds. The children at
Cherry Trees are offered a world of
opportunities that may not normally
be available to them. For many of the
youngsters, having short breaks at
Cherry Trees, in addition to spending
time with their friends, allows
them to have experiences such as
“sleepovers” or 18th birthday treats
with friends that otherwise just would
not happen.
In addition to spending time with their
friends the children enjoyed a day on
the Isle of Wight, saw a production
at Head 2 Head Theatre, visited
Fishers Farm and Mizens Railway,
and participated in a cinema visit,
swimming and a visit to Secretts
Farm with as a real treat going to see
Alice the Musical at Hatchlands.
For those children who do not wish
to go out, entertainment is brought
to Cherry Trees and the summer
holidays saw Millers Ark Farm paying
visits with a wide variety of animals,
kindly sponsored by Harvey Jones
Kitchens, Guildford. Matt Dagworth,
Manager of the Guildford branch said:
“As a business that is at the heart of
the community, we want to do our bit
by trying to put a smile on as many of
the youngsters’ faces as possible”
There was also a fun packed sports
day with Marco the Clown who is a
firm supporter of Cherry Trees and
regular visitor. Drumming was a great
success as was the Art Hop and a
visit from the magician.
The summer holidays were no
exception and the children enjoyed
a wide range of activities and
experiences.
We are really proud that out of
31 days there were activities
planned either with visitors
coming to Cherry Trees or
trips out for 28 of these days.
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Television presenter, Dave Benson
Phillips and Patron of Cherry Trees
entertained the children with his
catchy tunes and easy to remember
rhymes and the excitement among the
children was immense.
herry Trees
Some of the summertime activities at Cherry Trees
All activities are funded by Cherry Trees and supported by Volunteers and Trustees
•
Visit to Hatchlands to see
‘Alice the Musical’.
• V
isit to Guildford Fire Station
Open Day.
• Visit to Newlands Corner.
• Visit to Wisley.
• Visit to Surrey Sports Centre.
• Isle of Wight trip.
• Visit to Fishers Farm.
• Pat & Bilbo the dog visit
• Millers Ark Farm visit CT.
• Marco the Clown visits.
•Coffee trip to Squires Garden
Centre.
• Art specialist visits CT.
• Cherry Trees Sports Day.
• Visit to Burpham Park
• Visit to Head to Head Theatre.
• Dave Benson Phillips Fun Day.
• Walk to village duck pond
•Magician entertains the
children.
•Visit to see Guildford Flames
Ice Hockey Team
• Rob Crisp (drummer) visits
• Lunch at The Harvester
• ‘Relax Kid’ children’s massage.
• Trip to Mizens Railway.
•Visit to the seaside –
Littlehampton
• Trip to Clandon Garden Centre.
• Bowling and lunch outing
•Family day at Chessington –
Sponsored by Merlin Magic
Wand
Sadly Summer has to end but the enrichment and activities at Cherry
Trees do not – We carry on all year round and below is just an
example of some of the activities that our children have been able
to participate in.
• Visit to Wildlife Rocks.
• Cherryfest Family Day
•Children visit village church for
Mothering Sunday
•Tozer Seeds prepare garden beds
with the children
•Lucky Mojo entertains the children.
•Sing-a-long cinema visit at
Aldershot.
• Visit to Harry Potter World
•Horsley’s Christmas Tree Festival.
• Small group visit London Eye
• Visit to Crazy Golf.
•Theatre trip to Shaftesbury Avenue
•Onesie Day for staff and children.
•Christmas Party in East Clandon
Village Hall.
• Visit to Box Hill.
• Craft activities at village hall
• Carol Service.
• Variety Club River Boat outing
•Easter Party with Dave BensonPhillips
• Tea with Santa at Squires.
• Outing to Spectrum/Trattoria.
•Visit to Surrey Sports Centre to
watch soccer
• Teenage night out.
•Teenage night out at Pizza Express.
• V
isit to Chinese New Year
celebrations in Woking.
• Trip to Alice Holt.
•Sport For All day at Spectrum trip.
• Woodlands Halloween Disco.
• Children’s Christmas Lunch
A very big thank you to everyone who has made 2014 so much fun!
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What Cherry Trees means to us
COLIN & ROSALIE McCARTHY
Mary is a beautiful lovely girl who
loves dancing. She is charming,
funny, very loveable, caring and
has a great sense of humour and
unbelievably has just turned 18.
Mary has Global Development Delay
and has been coming to Cherry Trees
for many months now.
Mary’s mother Rosalie said “Cherry
Trees gives us a break and allows
my husband and me to go out or stay
at home and just have time for each
other. The great thing about Cherry
Trees is that Mary can spend time
with people of her own age which is
really beneficial for her as she is an
only child and without Cherry Trees
would not have this opportunity. The
staff and volunteers are so kind and
for Mary’s 18th birthday they took her
and some friends to Ben and Jerry’s
in the town for ice cream to celebrate.
They all went in the Cherry Trees
minibus and had a wonderful time
and the best thing of all was that Mary
felt just like any other 18 year old
celebrating her special birthday with
friends.
Mary is at Pond Meadow School and
goes to Cherry Trees after school.
She loves going and we know that
it provides a safe, happy and caring
environment for our only daughter.
Thank you Cherry Trees – we appreciate all that you do!
What Makes Cherry Trees Special?
•
Cherry Trees welcomes children from birth to 18
•
Cherry Trees is nonprofit making with superb on
site facilities.
•Cherry Trees is “home from home” in a village setting
and enjoys wonderful support from the village and
local community
•The charity enjoys the support of hands on highly
qualified and very experienced Trustees most of whom
live locally. They represent “value added” for Cherry
Trees and many are professionals including a GP,
Chartered Accountant and Lawyer.
• A
ll activities are funded by Cherry Trees and parents
are never asked to pay for any extras.
•
Cherry Trees provides care and support for the
children holistically by also supporting their siblings
and parents and other relations through family days
and events, support groups, and treatment and
therapies. There are plans to further expand the
support offered.
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•Training sessions are run for families to help support
them with disabilities such as Autism and Epilepsy.
• Cherry Trees is a Social Enterprise
84 pence
in EVERY pound
of our income goes to the care
of the children and the support
of the families
VIVIENNE BIODYNAMIC MASSAGE
Did you know we have an experienced biodynamic
massage therapist that offers one-hour sessions
completely free at Cherry Trees every Tuesday from
9:15am to 5:15pm?
If you are not free on a Tuesday, Vivienne offers
sessions to Cherry Trees parents and carers at
her Guildford clinic at the concessionary rate of
£30 a session.
“How does Biodynamic massage differ
from other types of massage?”
Vivienne: “As a biodynamic massage therapist, I have
undergone three years of training, during which time I
received weekly biodynamic massages myself. This is
an exceptional training and unparalleled by any other
massage therapy.”
“How exactly does it work?”
Vivienne: “The client feels safe and supported to
explore the sensations of their body and to verbalise
the somatic experience of their emotions. For example,
I feel the sadness in a collapse in my chest that has
an aching around my heart. There’s tension in my left
shoulder, and my arms feel limp and heavy. And I feel
the pressure of tears behind my ears. Gradually, the
client becomes so good at noticing how their body feels
and at understanding their emotions that they become
more confident about how they feel and what they
want. They also learn how to take care of themselves
in their relationships.
Vivienne studied at the
Cambridge Centre of
Body Psychotherapy
and, as a trainee
psychotherapist,
she runs our Parents’
Support Group
every other week
at Cherry Trees.
She can be contacted
for bookings or
questions at [email protected]
and 07530 124267 or through her website
www.guildfordbiodynamicmassage.co.uk
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Caring companies volunteer
and actively support Cherry Trees
Cherry Trees has been at the heart of the community it serves since it was founded in 1980. Volunteering is
essential to this very local charity that cares for Surrey children and young people with severe disabilities.
Many Surrey based organisations get involved not only with raising funds but also donating their time.
This year has been no exception.
Home Counties Carers Care Manager Ingrid Clift said
“As Cherry Trees is our neighbour we
felt it was a perfect opportunity to give
back to the community. We support
them by providing a friendly, reliable,
and trustworthy service, helping
out as we are needed. We love the
fun and positive attitude at Cherry
Trees. It is a wonderful charity and
it is a privilege to be helping such a
dynamic and well-run organisation!”
Porta Romana made Cherry Trees
their chosen charity. They have
supported us through their own
fundraising events, attending ours
and also through coming to Cherry
Trees and helping to decorate the
dining room. Jodie said “Although
we were giving our time to help the
charity, I feel that it is actually us
who should say thank you to them
for having us and for providing the
opportunity for a really worthwhile
and inspiring day.”
Tozer Seeds Ltd helped set up the
allotment this spring. The children
have been involved from planting
through to eating. There is even a
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possibility of an apprenticeship at
Tozer Seeds for one of our young
men who through this project has
developed a love of gardening. Tozer
Seeds continue to support Cherry
Trees. Debbie Boulter said “We held
a party in October for the children and
they enjoyed carving home grown
pumpkins using Tozer seeds. We
are really grateful to Tozer and look
forward to another year of gardening
and fun!”
Staff from Unilever came in to help
maintain the much used gardens
and playgrounds. Charlie Long said
“It is good to help a local charity
and especially one as worthwhile
as Cherry Trees. We have really
enjoyed the experience and will
definitely be back!”
Threadneedle Investments UK
sent a team of staff to do painting
and gardening for which we are most
appreciative. Threadneedle also enter
a team annually for the Cherry Trees
Charity Golf Day.
Electronic Arts Ltd in Guildford are
great supporters of Cherry Trees.
They provide donations from Game
Sales, and a Christmas present for
every child. They also supply Easter
eggs! EA have just donated lots of
new computer games for use by our
older children in the Den. Michelle
Rendall said “The staff at EA are
delighted to help Cherry Trees. It is
such a worthwhile local charity and
very close to our hearts. We know
that every bit of support we offer to
the charity makes a real difference
and that is why we do it.”
families. With our business being
intrinsically involved with homes,
we saw a particular connection’.
Thank you to iCS Communications
who have made Cherry Trees their
chosen charity of the year for 2015.
Eagle Radio have supported us
for many years and are particularly
generous to the children at Cherry
Trees at Easter and Christmas
providing Easter Eggs and presents in
abundance. We are really grateful for
their continued support.
Taylor Wimpey South Thames
Peter Cook Commercial Director said
“We were pleased to choose Cherry
Trees as the deserved beneficiary
of a number of our charity events in
2014 which culminated in our recent
annual golf day attended by a large
number of our generous contractors
and suppliers. At this event alone we
were delighted to raise the sum of
£8,331 which when added to earlier
fund raising activities amounts to a
figure in excess of £10k. When we
decided earlier this year to choose
a charity to be the beneficiary of our
fund raising activities, we felt that as
a local based service offering respite
care for children and young people
with severe learning and physical
disabilities, and being a service that
has provided excellent support in the
past by a member of our staff team,
it was a great choice to make.”
Thank you to Seafare Fish and
Chips – Worplesdon for holding a
charity day in aid of Cherry Trees.
Colgate Palmolive have supported
Cherry Trees over the years and sent
in a team of employees to help paint
some of the bedrooms at Cherry
Trees. The rooms now look very
cheerful and we are very grateful!
Thanks to the gardening team as well!
National Estate Agents JacksonStops & Staff selected Cherry
Trees as their chosen charity to
support in 2014. Chief Executive
Nicholas Butterworth commented
that ‘With such an enormous amount
of unheralded good work done in
the charitable sector, it is always so
difficult to choose one charity above
another to support but we were
struck by the extraordinary efforts of
everyone at Cherry Trees to create
a wonderful home-from-home for the
children they care for and the immense
benefits respite care provides to the
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SCHOOLS & a local
community that care
We receive amazing funding and
support from local schools and also
donations from Harvest Festivals.
Cranmore School raises money for Cherry Trees every year as their chosen
charity through sponsored and other events. They also give their Harvest
Festival collections to Cherry Trees every year.
Particular long term supporters of
Cherry Trees are:
•Cranmore
• Ripley Court
•Parkside
• Danes Hill
•Downsend
Thank you to Shere C of E Infant
School once again for their generous
harvest donations.
The pupils of Ripley Court School
chose the theme “A Walk through
Time” for their annual sponsored
walk to raise money in aid of Cherry
Trees. We are also delighted that they
are providing the choir at the annual
Cherry Trees Christmas Carol Service.
Danes Hill School have been great
supporters of Cherry Trees for many
years and we are grateful to the school
for raising funds for us through their
Christmas Fair and also to Bevendean
Pre Prep who raised funds through
events such as a mufti day.
A big thank you from all at Cherry
Trees to the United Reform Church
in Gomshall who organised a
Harvest Collection for us – We
enjoyed a plethora of gifts and are
very appreciative.
The Ice Bucket Challenge
Thanks to the Davies family who in line
with summer 2014 fund raising trends did
the ice bucket challenge for Cherry Trees!
Thank you so much to Tim, Sharon and
Hayley for their stoical support of Cherry
Trees – we really appreciate your gesture!
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Also thanks are due to St Mary’s
Church Shalford for choosing
Cherry Trees once again to be one
of the charities benefitting from their
Christmas Fair.
Shere Hill Climb 2014 – Cherry
Trees received over £1300 from
this event and are delighted to have
been advised that we will also be a
beneficiary in 2015.
The Cherry Trees Challenge
Cherry Tree’s supporters are never afraid to take on a challenge!
A massive thank you to Jon
Fairey. Jon cycled in the St
Crispin’s Day Night Ride
and all monies raised were
donated to Cherry Trees.
Cherry Trees have secured a silver bond place for the 2015
London Marathon and Mark Ambrose has kindly agreed
to run for us.
https://www.justgiving.com/MarkAmbrose-1/
With cycle fever threatening to take over the country
Cherry Trees have decided that if you can’t beat them join
them. We have successfully applied for 10 places
and will be entering “Team Cherry Trees” for the 2015
Prudential RideLondon-Surrey taking place on 2nd
August 2015. If you would like to participate in this
sponsored and challenging event please contact Tania
on [email protected]
Drift Golf Club Celebrates their
40th Anniversary by supporting Cherry Trees
We are absolutely delighted that the three incoming
Captains of Drift Golf Club, Men’s Captain David Gill,
Ladies Captain Margaret Ivin and Seniors Captain
David Williams have all chosen Cherry Trees as their
Captain’s Charity of the year for 2015.
The Captains were all keen to mark the special 40th
Anniversary for Drift Golf Club by supporting a local
charity and upon visiting Cherry Trees decided that this
was the one!
David Gill said “Cherry Trees is a very special place in
our local community providing wonderful care and support
for children and their families. 2015 is Cherry Trees
35th anniversary and the Drift Golf Club’s 40th so I hope
these anniversary dates will not only help raise
Cherry Trees profile but also help enable us to raise a
significant amount of money that will make a real difference
to such a special cause. And a plea to all golfers reading
this, you can help too by asking your club to support
the Drift’s 40th Anniversary Drive to auction 40 four ball
vouchers for 40 different clubs - with the proceeds going to
support the special children at Cherry Trees, – Thank you.”
If you or someone you know is able to get a voucher
please can you let Tania Cantoni at Cherry Trees have it.
It can be any Golf Club it does not have to be local. Ben
Beagley the General Manager said that “The Drift will
provide a reciprocal four ball voucher to every club who
donates one as a thank you for them to use in their own
fundraising activities.”
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HIGHLIGHTS of 2014
Apart from the marvelous day at Chessington World of Adventures courtesy of Merlin’s Magic Wand there
were plenty of other highlights. There is not enough space to put them all but below is a selection –
Crispian Steele-Perkins CherryFest 2014
Concert for Cherry Trees
Over the years Cherryfest, held on the May Bank Holiday
at the Duke of Cambridge pub in Tilford pub has become
a popular fixture as a fun family day out. This year was the
sixth one and was generally pronounced to be the best
ever. Every year this event just gets better and better and
we are really grateful to Red Mist Leisure for their continued
support and to all the volunteers who make this event so
successful including the staff from Home County Carers.
In September guests enjoyed a highly entertaining
Crispian Steele-Perkins Concert in St Thomas of
Canterbury Church in East Clandon. Crispian is a worldrenowned trumpeter who can be heard weekly playing the
signature tune of The Antiques Roadshow on BBC2. He
and his accompanist Leslie Pearson performed to a packed
and very appreciative audience. The concert raised over
£2,000 for Cherry Trees and Katie Knight, a Cherry Trees
“regular” was delighted to meet Crispian Steele-Perkins.
Crispian is a patron of Cherry Trees and we are extremely
grateful for his continued support.
Curry & Comedy Night
This event was held in
March and returned by
popular request in October.
It was a superb evening held
in Clandon Regis Golf Club.
A great night was had by all
and thanks are due to parent
Emily Cross who organised
the evening.
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Cherry Trees Charity
Golf Day 2014
Cherry Trees golfers rose to the challenge for the 24th
consecutive year in early November when they competed in
our annual golf day, this time at Worplesdon Golf Club. We
have been so lucky to have the enthusiastic support of local
and not so local golfers over the years, playing at some of
Surrey’s top courses. It’s always a pleasure to welcome back
old faces – with each year a mix of new ones.
Congratulations to Jeremy Lowe and his team this year’s
winners on 91 points.
After a splendid lunch Cherry Trees parent Caroline Black
spoke with passion about the difference Cherry Trees has
made to both Alice and her family.
Many thanks to Worplesdon Golf Club for its superb
hospitality and generous support. Thanks too to our fantastic
band of helpers and in particular Eric and Gai Palmer, Hazel
Corstin and Trudi Harris who organise the day so well - and
last but not least to the players themselves. The day raised
over £10,500 for Cherry Trees which is simply marvellous.
Au Revoir
and a massive thank you to…
Trustees Martin Billett and Bill Prosser and Fundraising
Co-Ordinator Jan Eastaff and Committee Members Mary
Fryer, Beverley Mogridge, Mandy Weight, and Chris
Vinten who have for a variety of reasons had to step
down. They have all served Cherry Trees tirelessly and
we are so very grateful for all their time and expertise.
June Bailey who has been part of Cherry Trees for many
years has decided it is time for her to retire. She leaves us
at Christmas and we would like to put on record here how
much everyone at Cherry Trees has appreciated her time
and commitment over the years.
Welcome
We welcome on board as new Trustees Mark Clement
and Simon Runton who are both local businessmen and
have a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to offer to
Cherry Trees. Other new Trustees also include
Rev. Barnaby Perkins, Rector of East and West Clandon
Churches, Emily Cross a parent at Cherry Trees and
Deborah Powlesland from Barlow Robbins who is the new
Company Secretary. Finally, a warm welcome to Helen
Naisby who joins the fundraising team in the Barn as the
new Events Co-ordinator.
84 pence
in EVERY pound
of our income goes to the care
of the children and the support
of the families
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DATES for the DIARY
2015
Latin American Evening at Gate Street Barn,
Bramley (by kind permission of Mr & Mrs N Hutley)
Friday 27th February 7.30-11.30pm
Bridge Tea at
Gate Street Barn,
Bramley
Monday 23rd February
2015, 1.30pm – 5pm
Join us for an afternoon of Bridge
with a delicious afternoon tea of
sandwiches and homemade cakes
in the delightful surrounding of
Gate Street Barn in Bramley, by
kind permission of Mr & Mrs N
Hutley. Tickets are priced at £38
per table to include tea.
Dinner with a performance by
The Santiago String Quartet
who are a Classical Quartet,
specialising in the performance
of Latin American music
and accompanied by Latin
American Dancers. Just the
evening to chase away the
February blues. Further details
to follow shortly.
“Do Let’s Meet” at
Gate Street Barn, Bramley
(by kind permission of Mr & Mrs N Hutley)
Wednesday 4th March 10.15-1.15pm
Cookery Demonstration includes coffee with
homemade cakes, tasting of all dishes and recipe
pack by Tandem Catering (Godalming) – Also
other lovely stalls for some leisurely browsing
and shopping. Tickets are priced at £35 each.
A fun and lively
night out –
supper and some
racing! Further
details to follow.
“Race Night”
at Clandon Regis
Golf Club
Thursday 12th March
A fun and
lively night out
– supper and
some racing!
Further details
to follow
Lunch at the Clink –
HMP High Down, Sutton
35th Anniversary Celebration
Summer Ball –Guildford Golf Club
Tuesday 14th April
Saturday 4th July
Enjoy lunch with a
difference in a
unique restaurant.
Cherry Trees is 35 years
old in 2015 and to
celebrate we will be
holding a Summer Ball –
Sparkle and shimmer the
night away dancing and
dining and celebrating the
fact that we have helped over 2500 families over the
last 25 years.
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Curry & Comedy Night –
Clandon Regis Golf Club
Thursday 15th October
Enjoy a curry and be entertained by three comedians
Christmas Fair
at Burhill Golf Club,
Walton on Thames
Tuesday 24th November
Start your Christmas shopping with everything under
one roof in a glorious setting – A plethora of unusual
and traditional stalls.
25th Charity Golf Day
at Woking Golf Club
Friday 6th November 2015
Tickets for all events are available from [email protected]
or telephone 01483 222507.
Some events sell out very quickly so if you would like to reserve
tickets for any of the above or express an interest please do not
hesitate to get in touch.
Everyone is welcome at all events and please do bring friends and
family as well.
Christmas Concert for
Cherry Trees at Yehudi
Menuhin School, Cobham
Saturday 5th December (Evening)
All proceeds from ticket sales
to Cherry Trees.
This is a small selection of the events being run in 2015 - Keep up to
date with Cherry Trees events by visiting www.cherry-trees.co.uk
INTRODUCING
Tania Cantoni
Fundraising Manager at Cherry Trees
I have only been here since the middle of September and my feet have not touched
the ground but I am loving every minute of it and know that I have made the right
decision to join the “Cherry Trees Family”.
I have met lots of volunteers and supporters of Cherry Trees and spoken to many
of you on the phone or via e mail but look forward to meeting you all in time. You will
always be assured of a warm welcome at the Barn!
As you would expect, I am keen to make a difference to Cherry Trees and to add
to all the excellent work that has been done over the last 35 years.
If you have
any ideas or suggestions at all please do not hesitate to contact me to discuss
them (01483 222507 or e-mail [email protected]). We are planning events
for 2015 and beyond and I would be more than happy to have some suggestions or
thoughts – whether they be enthusiasm for a repeat of a successful event or
suggestions for new events or fundraisers.
With very best wishes
Tania
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Remember Cherry
Trees in your Will
Payroll Giving
Payroll giving is an easy and efficient way to
donate to Cherry Trees and help ensure that
we are able to continue to offer home-fromhome respite care for children and young
people with severe disabilities.
Visit www.cherry-trees.co.uk/payroll-giving
Caring for children
with disabilities
Leaving a gift to Cherry Trees in your will
is an amazing way for your generosity to
last beyond your own lifetime. Any amount
or donation, whether it is big or small, can
drastically improve a family’s life. Leaving a gift
in your will is a straightforward, easy and costeffective way to support our work.
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Regular income, no matter what the size, is vital to Cherry Trees. It helps us to plan, secure in the
knowledge that we have the much needed funds to run Cherry Trees. Giving through a regular standing
order from your bank also saves Cherry Trees money as it cuts down on administration costs.
Your gift can be worth 25% more!
In this harsh economic climate, tax efficient giving is more important than
ever allowing us to maximise our income from donations. If you are a UK
tax payer Cherry Trees can reclaim £2.50 for every £10 donated.
Thank you for your support. Your gift will help ensure that children with disabilities and their families
continue to receive respite care.
Name:
Address:
Post Code:
Tel:
Email:
Your donation:
I would like to make a donation and enclose a cheque for £
I would like to pay Cherry Trees the sum of £
starting on
monthly / £
Your bank details:
Bank/Building Society:
Account Name:
(made payable to Cherry Trees) or
quarterly / £
annually
Branch Address:
Sort Code:
Account No:
Gift Aid Declaration:
Please treat all gifts of money that I have made in the past 4 years and all future gifts of money that I make from
the date of this declaration as Gift Aid donations
Please return to:
Fundraising Office,
Cherry Trees, School
Lane, East Clandon,
Surrey GU4 7RS
Instruction to your bank:
Please credit Cherry Trees, Account Number 03419207 at NatWest Plc (Sort code 60-09-21) with the amount
shown on the date specified and on the same date thereafter until I give you notice in writing. Please quote
reference
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