tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27751463314687803422024-02-19T06:22:48.265+00:00PL-easeOur aim is to raise funds to allow for provision of specialist items, equipment, resource and support which may be required by children with complex needs in areas covered by a "PL" postcode. Please join us on a journey to help make significant difference to the lives of those children.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11334075345827146432noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775146331468780342.post-18558756582132942382010-12-02T20:21:00.000+00:002010-12-02T20:21:44.209+00:00The EndDear All<br />
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It has been decided to call it a day with "PL-ease". The charity has run for two years and raised £3k through a number of activities. We have had some great times along the way and won't forget the abseiling and treetop challenge in a hurry!<br />
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However, we are finding it hard to keep motivated when we haven't been able to identify a way to actually spend the money raised.<br />
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The trustees have agreed that money raised from the charity will be transferred to <b>MillFord Special School PTA</b>. The school has been let down in recent years when a promised new build project was cancelled. Money from PL-ease will go to the PTA to be spent helping to replace ageing equipment and facilities around the school.<br />
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I will continue to fundraise in the future, but all efforts will be directed to helping MillFord School, and ensuring that the children and staff have equipment and facilities that they deserve.<br />
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Anyway, many thanks for following this blog. I will let you know when the money has been transferred and will keep you informed of future fundraising activities!<br />
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Take care, and many thanks for following.<br />
PJAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11334075345827146432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775146331468780342.post-12477724302173283442010-10-10T21:39:00.002+01:002010-10-10T21:42:49.427+01:00Plymouth half-marathonThe Plymouth half-marathon takes place on 29th May 2011. We are looking to put a team together to help raise additional funds for PL-ease. If you would like to book a place in the team please e-mail admin@pl-ease.org.uk<br />
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If you raise more than £150 in sponsorship, we will pay for your entry fee.<br />
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We will be having a weekly run on Sundays, to cater for all abilities, gradually building up the distance to see us all sail around the 13.1 miles!<br />
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Please help support this charity, and help yourself to get fit at the same time!<br />
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Also note that the course is different to previous years! See <a href="http://www.plymouthhalfmarathon.co.uk/">http://www.plymouthhalfmarathon.co.uk/</a> for more details.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11334075345827146432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775146331468780342.post-49446257119728836682010-08-22T11:06:00.000+01:002010-08-22T11:06:21.956+01:00Happy New Year!Yes, it is a bit late, but things have been pretty hectic for the trustees this year - change of jobs, more time away from home, other commitments, kids growing up too quickly etc.<br />
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Fundraising has been slow this year, but we are currently looking at opportunities to start putting the funds to good use.<br />
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We have also been reviewing fundraising activities, and it looks as though 2010/2011 will see more of the bigger sponsorship events rather than local street / shop collections. We are currently looking at sponsorship events...more details to follow soon.<br />
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Keep in touch, and if you would like to join our committee or help with an event, please let us know.<br />
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Many thanks<br />
PJAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11334075345827146432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775146331468780342.post-265879231666036702009-12-24T21:36:00.000+00:002009-12-24T21:36:44.561+00:00Happy ChristmasHappy Christmas to you all!<br />
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Thank you all for your support through 2009.<br />
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PJAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11334075345827146432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775146331468780342.post-81452802439323196902009-12-20T21:42:00.000+00:002009-12-20T21:42:26.860+00:00Charity CD available<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEdhzcplQ5nskW-VK6H8FCpdwpdFx_yXywItrKHFvcRo63aVBzmbjxST93-5J2tPpqVGuUuJns0dLX4VHfc34Nrg2vBo0rBzq1Z6_81oDQ6uB50NViFiprUnf8vWaLR9WcSu9bAyKiKOQ/s1600-h/charitycd1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEdhzcplQ5nskW-VK6H8FCpdwpdFx_yXywItrKHFvcRo63aVBzmbjxST93-5J2tPpqVGuUuJns0dLX4VHfc34Nrg2vBo0rBzq1Z6_81oDQ6uB50NViFiprUnf8vWaLR9WcSu9bAyKiKOQ/s200/charitycd1.JPG" /></a>Just to let you know, we still have copies of our 2009-2010 Cd available. These CDs are amazing value at <span style="color: red;">£5</span> each and contain 15 tracks from local musicians including Katie Marie, Josie Newton, Kat Marsh, Chris Woods, Sounds Like A Plan, The Vics, Kosa, Marnie, Jenny Keegan, Karen Money, Auction for the Promise Club.<br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Every penny from the sales will be going to PL-ease.<br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The Cd was recently featured on the Gordon Sparks show (BBC Radio Devon).<br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Send an e-mail to <a href="mailto:admin@pl-ease.org.uk">admin@pl-ease.org.uk</a> and we will send you details of how to order.<br />
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Staggering. Thank you all!<br />We also managed to collect another £45-35 on the day, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">bringing</span> the total to £1312-60.<br /><br />This takes us a step closer to meeting the requirements to become registered with the Charities Commission. This will enable us to get a Gift Aid number, and set up on-line accounts through organisations such as <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Justgiving</span></span>. We also think we are now in a position where we can start to use the funds to help local children with complex needs. Keep an eye out in the local press and by following us on this blog.</p><p align="left">The next twelve months look very encouraging.</p><p align="left">Good luck to the Plymouth Coasters for the future success of this event, and for their chosen charity for 2010.</p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwHxVXS2KS0mlVX2BCIoelIQ2zLPqxvJjSq2Pripy-k8QtbZr_76YymNdar4MdBdS0d7tYC2RqUshDHTbj7Rn-WTUiDXc7daQtdMNdxx_wDrxNHZ-VtUGwkQ018JfUCiIAfv3UZkZxKEQ/s1600-h/charitycd11.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 126px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414793335030999778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwHxVXS2KS0mlVX2BCIoelIQ2zLPqxvJjSq2Pripy-k8QtbZr_76YymNdar4MdBdS0d7tYC2RqUshDHTbj7Rn-WTUiDXc7daQtdMNdxx_wDrxNHZ-VtUGwkQ018JfUCiIAfv3UZkZxKEQ/s200/charitycd11.JPG" /></a>We are always looking for ideas on future fundraising events, more fundraisers, volunteers and trustees. If anyone is interested, or would like to know more, please e-mail us at <a href="mailto:admin@pl-ease.org.uk">admin@pl-ease.org.uk</a><br /><p align="left">Many thanks - and Happy Christmas - to you all!<br /><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">PJ</span></span></span> </p><br /><p align="left"></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11334075345827146432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775146331468780342.post-40312743427799331042009-12-12T20:48:00.002+00:002009-12-12T20:53:35.821+00:00Santa at the ready!All ready for the Santa run at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Saltram</span> Park tomorrow. Very many thanks to whoever managed to arrange for a decent weather forecast!<br /><br />Run starts at 11:00. 300 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">santas</span> will be running through the park - getting a bit of exercise before helping to load the presents in two weeks time.<br /><br />The run has been organised by Plymouth Coasters Running Club, and they have chosen PL-ease as their charity for 2009.<br /><br />See <a href="http://www.plymouthcoasters.co.uk/">http://www.plymouthcoasters.co.uk</a> for more details of the club.<br /><br />Many thanks<br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">PJ</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11334075345827146432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775146331468780342.post-20272385515319011172009-11-25T21:32:00.003+00:002009-11-25T21:52:08.065+00:00First ordersThe first orders for our CD have been received. The first E-Bay sale - (thank you Jamie!), and the first e-mail order/request for 3 CDs - (thank you Simon!).<br /><br />The CD is now being advertised via the iHerald website / discussion list. A batch of E-mails have gone out to my contacts. We also hope to get a mention on BBC Radio Devon. Discussions with the producer tomorrow...<br /><br />Keep listening!<br /><br />PJAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11334075345827146432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775146331468780342.post-87006148734368193082009-11-15T21:51:00.004+00:002009-11-15T21:58:55.944+00:00Charity CD - now available!Yes - it's finally here! The phenomenal PL-ease charity CD is now available for purchase.<br /><br />Priced at £6, the CD features 15 tracks from local artists including: <br /><br /><br /><p align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBJIHSRycipJtt2EwBS2GAipC65Z3yCdJnAwaCn8iSavKzg6WCpG3b0xn5l05e0o36oP30_YTpqvoVEpLB2jDB9YTF-XXk59Kmd5mFIavkff_U7GR2c3dYTTI7j09YgC0sLujDB241fCo/s1600-h/charitycd1.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 274px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 236px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404452201522967890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBJIHSRycipJtt2EwBS2GAipC65Z3yCdJnAwaCn8iSavKzg6WCpG3b0xn5l05e0o36oP30_YTpqvoVEpLB2jDB9YTF-XXk59Kmd5mFIavkff_U7GR2c3dYTTI7j09YgC0sLujDB241fCo/s320/charitycd1.JPG" /></a></p><div align="left">Katie Marie<br />Jenny Keegan<br />Karen Money<br />Chris Woods<br />The Vics<br />Auction for the Promise Club<br />Sounds Like A Plan<br />Marnie<br />Kosa<br />Kat Marsh<br />Josie Newton<br /><br /><br />To order, send an e-mail to us at admin@pl-ease.org.uk and we will provide you with further details.<br /><br />Thanks<br />PJ </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11334075345827146432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775146331468780342.post-67114032170360385462009-10-19T20:58:00.002+01:002009-10-19T21:13:04.693+01:00Santa RunAs mentioned earlier in the year, we have been chosen by Plymouth Coasters running club as their charity for the year. <br /><br />One of their events is the famous Santa Run. This will be taking place on Sunday, 13th December at Saltram Park in Plymouth. 5km over country park and traffic free roads. £10 covers entry fee and a compulsory Santa suit.<br /><br />Please help make the event a huge success by running or turning out to support. Entry forms can be obtained from: The Race Secretary (Santa Run), c/o Mainstone, Honcray, Plymstock, Plymouth PL9 7RP.<br /><br />All runners must be 13 years or older.<br /><br />Many thanks<br />PJAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11334075345827146432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775146331468780342.post-65578899737116984512009-09-29T20:22:00.002+01:002009-09-29T20:25:51.856+01:00Charity CDThe idea of a charity CD featuring music from a range of talented local musicians has really taken off! Within the space of a week we have had offers from enough artists to complete the CD!!<br /><br />Artists include Katie Marie, Chris Woods, Karen Money, The Vics, Jenny Keegan.<br /><br />All proceeds from the sale of the CD will go to PL-ease. Keep your ears peeled for announcements regarding the sale of this wonderful (dare I say Christmas?) gift.<br /><br />Have a good week.<br />PJAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11334075345827146432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775146331468780342.post-81631047342013867562009-09-25T23:32:00.003+01:002009-09-25T23:36:38.213+01:00Music to my earsMoney starting to come in from the charity treetop adventure. £300+ so far. Thank you treetoppers!<br /><br />Looking forward to our next charity fundraising effort. The plan is to get a number of our most talented local musicians to provide one or two songs to go onto a CD. The compilation will then be sold with all profits going to PL-ease. Positive response received so far from Jenny Keegan, Karen Money and Chris Woods. Thank you all.<br /><br />Watch this space...<br /><br />PJAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11334075345827146432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775146331468780342.post-9373238896936421182009-09-06T19:27:00.002+01:002009-09-06T19:33:58.602+01:00Absolutely Wow!As the young lad who followed us down the last zip slide said - "Absolutely Wow!"<br /><br />Many thanks to our team of intrepid treetoppers - and very many thanks to the excellent guidance from the Rock Centre. What an excellent way to spend a Sunday morning!<br /><br />The treetop adventure involved walking across a series of walkways between platforms up in the trees. The first walk was on wooden decking (2 planks wide). The next went to one plank wide, and the next went to stepping between planks suspended from rope. The final walkway was along a single rope, with rope rails to hold on to. The last couple involved a lot of swaying..and thought of how high we were and how far there was to go!<br /><br />The zip slides were fantastic. As with other things like this - the first step is the worst. The feeling of whizzing through the trees then takes over. Very exhilarating.<br /><br />Anyway, many thanks to everyone involved - and time for the sponsors to pay up. Every penny was well earned!<br /><br />PJAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11334075345827146432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775146331468780342.post-5950780011634836912009-07-24T18:40:00.002+01:002009-07-24T18:44:16.980+01:00Treetop AdventureOur next, long-awaited, event will take place on September 6th. It will be a sponsored treetop adventure at the Rock Centre. We will be taking a team of up to 12 people on a treetop expedition moving from tree to tree on zip slides, swings, rope bridges and much more. This will be a surefire winner if we can get 12 people to raise ~£100 each. Let's see how it goes!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11334075345827146432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775146331468780342.post-12931289855188342072009-05-11T20:54:00.002+01:002009-05-11T21:01:11.122+01:00Charity abseilWe are arranging a charity abseil for Sunday, 28th June.<br /><br />The abseil will take place at the Chudleigh Rock Centre at 2pm. All training and equipment will be provided. All proceeds will go to our charity - this will help towards our object of providing specialist support and equipment. It will also help our aim of becoming registered with the Charity Commission - we need to show that our income will exceed £5k this year.<br /><br />If you are interested in abseiling for our charity, please let me know by e-mailing <a href="mailto:admin@pl-ease.org.uk">admin@pl-ease.org.uk</a>. It is an excellent place to learn - they have practice slopes, and full professional training.<br /><br />Many thanks<br />PJAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11334075345827146432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775146331468780342.post-79643866625151229732009-04-23T20:49:00.002+01:002009-04-23T20:51:35.841+01:00Plymouth historyBeen <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">looking</span> at photos and comments on the Herald website. Found this really interesting site containing photos, stories etc regarding Plymouth's history. <a href="http://plymouthlocalhistory.blogspot.com/">http://plymouthlocalhistory.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Full marks to the organiser for keeping the site running and updated.<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">PJ</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11334075345827146432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775146331468780342.post-42525136192781669692009-04-12T19:55:00.003+01:002009-04-12T20:05:14.005+01:00Pity...Pity we didn't have a bigger audience at the charity concert. All those who attended said how much they enjoyed the music and the great venue. Videos of the performers are on our myspace site <a href="http://www.myspace.com/plymouthplease">www.myspace.com/plymouthplease</a><br /><br />The concert just about made a profit, but we are hoping to put together another concert in the future. Many lessons were learned through this experience - we probably started too early and lost a bit of momentum towards the end. We also agreed to "tickets on the door" - perhaps we should have pushed harded for the sale at the time. And...many who said they would attend simply did not show.<br /><br />I think we also took too much on, with one or two people trying to juggle too many things. We will look to get more support for the next event - perhaps trying to get other charities involved, having a more prolonged marketing campaign, and looking to others with more experience of these kind of things.<br /><br />Looking forward to the challenge!<br /><br />Finally, we are now twitter-ing! We have signed up to Twitter. (See below). Not sure how useful this will be - but time will tell.<br /><br />Hope you are all enjoying Easter. Let us know if there are events we should try, or if you want to help arrange future events.<br /><br />PJAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11334075345827146432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775146331468780342.post-52321106991771540042009-03-23T22:48:00.003+00:002009-03-23T22:56:28.698+00:00Charity concert<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgg7EHtmhypfTfV_70iCEcKxJPdiwUR_rCgVxtbHcB4hTB6cjxo8WlEnpVAylGpfG9ZxES-Ca2WLH79ClGdQed4F7qL-H9h-1kkwf5BghKIk_YaMIow2ITGV5mN3LHhZ5HARimzXGsxsA/s1600-h/concert001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316520370435078418" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 233px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgg7EHtmhypfTfV_70iCEcKxJPdiwUR_rCgVxtbHcB4hTB6cjxo8WlEnpVAylGpfG9ZxES-Ca2WLH79ClGdQed4F7qL-H9h-1kkwf5BghKIk_YaMIow2ITGV5mN3LHhZ5HARimzXGsxsA/s320/concert001.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Final push for ticket sales ahead of Saturday's charity concert.</div><br /><div>The concert is taking place at the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Devonport</span> Playhouse in Fore Street, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Devonport</span>. Live music will be provided by a number of top local musicians including acoustic/folk/jazz from Steve Osman, Josie Newton, Sam Ho, Katie Marie and Jenny <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Keegan</span>.</div><br /><div><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Doors</span> open at 7pm, with music from 7.30pm.</div><br /><div>Tickets £5 each - <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">available</span> on the door, or can be reserved by e-mailing <a href="mailto:admin@pl-ease.org.uk">admin@pl-ease.org.uk</a>.</div><br /><div>All <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">proceeds</span> going to PL-ease.</div><br /><div>Please support this event, and spread the word to family, friends, colleagues, contacts.</div><br /><div>Very many thanks</div><br /><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">PJ</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11334075345827146432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775146331468780342.post-20757940451432715572009-03-15T21:05:00.004+00:002009-03-15T21:18:12.103+00:00Thank you.Thank you to the staff and customers of Waitrose! Our bucket collection broke the £200 mark. (£200-74). The staff made us very welcome, and the customers showed genuine interest in our work.<br /><br />Also, thanks to the Plymouth Coasters for listening to my presentation a fortnight ago, and for raising some useful questions about the charity. The Coasters have chosen PL-ease as their charity of the year for 2009. If anyone else would like a presentation on the Objects and fundraising activities of PL-ease, just drop me an e-mail : <a href="mailto:admin@pl-ease.org.uk">admin@pl-ease.org.uk</a>.<br /><br />Spent the last few weeks finishing off a pretty demanding 10,000 word assignment for a management course. The course has provided me with an insight into some useful techniques in terms of supply chain management, marketing, change management etc. Looking forward to putting these to good use for the charity!<br /><br />Now that is out of the way, more effort will be put towards publicising the charity and future events. Tickets for the concert are going pretty slowly, but there will be a blitz on e-mails, flyers etc this week and next. Don't forget to buy some tickets - the concert features five very talented local musicians. All are giving their time for free. The only expenses are the hire of the Playhouse. It will be a great opportunity to hear some fantastic live music, and to learn a bit more about the charity.<br /><br />See you there?!<br /><br />Thanks<br />PJAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11334075345827146432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775146331468780342.post-89431832234249826532009-02-16T19:51:00.002+00:002009-02-16T19:57:42.865+00:00Bucket collectionOur next fundraising expedition takes us across the bridge to Saltash. Waitrose have offered us 21st and 22nd Feb for bucket collections at their store. Not sure of the exact timings yet - as there are only two of us available at the moment we may do a couple of 4 hour stints over the weekend, or one full day.<br /><br />This is a useful way of fundraising - costs nothing other than time, and allows the opportunity to give more details of the charity to members of the public. Most probably haven't heard of us, or are aware that we exist, so it is always useful to get the opportunity to spread the word. Never know what the next donation, or donor, will bring.<br /><br />We will have concert tickets with us, so hopefully can sell a few more of those at the same time.<br /><br />Offers of help for the bucket collection gratefully received!<br /><br />Take care,<br />PJAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11334075345827146432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775146331468780342.post-71954969396028697612009-01-24T21:03:00.009+00:002009-01-24T21:40:31.299+00:00Tickets on sale<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7c-aw1Bo741Cv835dj2IO5i5hZktpzZrMAsYfslRpNrgAXlOnoWrzNbOAPnGAkewCV68Tz8SN29hAaOrY1OCDhyphenhyphenv51b27PILR5TEI1MkB0jSTdiUv-yc96ZsKruq_8vZt-JWOskvZJzI/s1600-h/Katie1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294976526836476626" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 142px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7c-aw1Bo741Cv835dj2IO5i5hZktpzZrMAsYfslRpNrgAXlOnoWrzNbOAPnGAkewCV68Tz8SN29hAaOrY1OCDhyphenhyphenv51b27PILR5TEI1MkB0jSTdiUv-yc96ZsKruq_8vZt-JWOskvZJzI/s200/Katie1.jpg" border="0" /></a> <strong>Tickets for our March charity concert are now on sale.</strong><br /><div align="center"></div><div><br /></div><div>Priced at £5 each, the tickets give you entry to the Devonport Playhouse on the evening of March 28th. The concert features music from talented artists including Sam Ho, Jenny Keegan, Josie Newton, Steve Osman and Katie Marie (pictured).<br /></div><div></div><div></div><div><br />You can purchase tickets by post or phone. E-mail us for details at <a href="mailto:admin@pl-ease.org.uk">admin@pl-ease.org.uk</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div>ALL proceeds go to PL-ease.</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><br />Examples of Katie Marie's songs and style can be found at <a href="http://www.myspace.com/funkeegirl">http://www.myspace.com/funkeegirl</a></div><br /><div>See you all there.</div><div> </div><div>PJ</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11334075345827146432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775146331468780342.post-19803823857535018012009-01-12T20:54:00.004+00:002009-01-12T21:05:07.945+00:00Back to work bluesIs it me, or have the "back to work blues" not bothered to put in an appearance this month?<br /><br />Back to work for a week, and everything seems to be going okay. Voluntary redundancy is on the cards for those who applied, but the rest of us seem secure at the moment. Work is busy - no budget cuts in our area, and more work coming in.<br /><br />Went into Plymouth City Centre on Saturday morning and realised the same cannot be true for everyone. So many shops now being boarded up - the recession / credit crunch seems to be hitting. I hope that this will be short-lived. It seems that people get divided into two widely spaced camps at times like these. Those who are cutting back and making savings just to make ends meet, and those who are fully employed in (fairly) secure employment who are making the most of the sales and special offers being made by those stores who are trying to survive.<br /><br />Will there be any casualties among charities in times like this?<br /><br />Here's hoping that 2009 brings an end to the economic downturn.<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">PJ</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11334075345827146432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775146331468780342.post-33121807464424144832009-01-04T18:42:00.003+00:002009-01-04T18:49:36.351+00:00Welcome 2009The start of a new year. This brings great anticipation for us as a charity.<br /><br />We reached the £1000 mark in fundraising at the end of 2008, and are now looking to put this to good use. We also have a number of fundraising events lined up for 2009, and are looking forward to working again with some of the people who helped us in 2008.<br /><br />So, our aims for 2009:<br /><ul><li>to show the Charities Commission that we believe our income for 2009 will exceed £5000</li><li>to become registered with the Charities Commission</li><li>to spread the word about our charity as far and wide as possible</li><li>to organise a wide range of creative fundraising activities</li><li>to recruit a few more trustees</li><li>to recruit volunteers for fundraising events</li><li>AND TO START MAKING A SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE TO THE LIVES OF CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX NEEDS</li></ul><p>Please spread the word, and get as many people supporting us along the way.</p><p>Let's make 2009 a truly great year!</p><p><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">PJ</span></span></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11334075345827146432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775146331468780342.post-45893444692023843212008-12-23T19:00:00.005+00:002008-12-23T19:14:00.877+00:00Last post before ChristmasWishing all of our followers and readers a happy Christmas. I hope that Christmas and the New Year bring the things you are looking for.<br /><br />The charity has certainly reached a good point in its development. We now have agreed "objects" with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">HMRC</span></span></span>, we have organised a few fundraising <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">activities</span></span> in 2008 to get the ball rolling, and we have developed a programme of events for 2009.<br /><br />Main events for early 2009 include a 2-day bucket collection at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Waitrose</span></span></span>, a charity acoustic night at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Devonport</span></span></span> Playhouse, and the Dartmoor Jailbreak...<br /><br />The acoustic night features 5 local artists: Sam Ho, Josie Newton, Jenny <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Keegan</span>, Katie Marie and Steve Osman. See <a href="http://www.myspace.com/plymouthplease">www.myspace.com/plymouthplease</a>. Tickets for the event are currently on sale at £5 : e-<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">mail</span> <a href="mailto:admin@pl-ease.org.uk">admin@pl-ease.org.uk</a> to order some! This event will be held on March 28<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">th</span> - our <strong><span style="font-size:130%;">1st</span></strong> birthday! Help us celebrate in style and reach our aim to become registered in 2009!<br /><br />Plans for the jailbreak are still being made. We are looking for team members if anyone wants to join us. Not sure where we will end up yet...it's all part of the fun!<br /><br />Anyway, thank you all for your support to date. Have a great Christmas!<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">PJ</span></span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11334075345827146432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775146331468780342.post-36860064076020252462008-12-15T20:50:00.002+00:002008-12-15T20:59:37.333+00:00Santa Run<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpL_WKXXiFtepg8cr1Uhqyk8eH_AyDFbcgQIn7EXoS5K4nYLUPuuGjruBEtTRx57a_blbHIZAGDOQ03hhXKoe-QwCwptivM4VyC7W2gn5LGHIrmeb76tGaSWy9wvPnL3RUcTK1yUpe8Kg/s1600-h/santarun1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280124255036298658" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 256px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpL_WKXXiFtepg8cr1Uhqyk8eH_AyDFbcgQIn7EXoS5K4nYLUPuuGjruBEtTRx57a_blbHIZAGDOQ03hhXKoe-QwCwptivM4VyC7W2gn5LGHIrmeb76tGaSWy9wvPnL3RUcTK1yUpe8Kg/s320/santarun1.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>In preparation for Christmas, 300+ <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">wannerbie</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Santas</span> completed the Santa Run around <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Saltram</span> on Sunday 14<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">th</span> of December.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The event was organised by Plymouth Coasters to raise money for their chosen charity for 2008 - the Daisy Garland charity (<a href="http://www.thedaisygarland.org.uk/">http://www.thedaisygarland.org.uk/</a>) </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>By some stroke of luck, the weather took a turn for the better, and glorious sunshine and a crisp morning made the 5km trip somewhat pleasurable! </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Plymouth Coasters running club (<a href="http://www.dmlrunningclub.co.uk/">http://www.dmlrunningclub.co.uk/</a>) have chosen PL-ease as their charity for 2009. We look forward to working with them to help raise funds and the profile of our charity.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">PJ</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11334075345827146432noreply@blogger.com0