Archive for 2012

Leg waxing brings the cash in!!

Fifth year classmates at Selkirk High School dug deep for Katie’s Trust when Kerr bravely offered to have his legs waxed on last day of term.  Katie W was on hand to do the waxing/inflict the pain – we are all wondering if it was as sore as it sounds?  I am sure that someone will be producing the evidence on FB shortly.  Bruce (aka Beyonce) was doing a brisk trade at the same time with wristbands.  Between them the boys raised a fantatsic £231 – a fantastic effort and thanks to everyone who contributed.

Coal Porters rock Midlem

Friday night saw the return of Sid Griffin and the Coal Porters to their favourite venue – Midlem Village Hall.  The place was packed in anticipation of a great evening – and we were not disappointed.  There were all the old favourites, some new songs from album to be released in September and an outrageous cover of Paint it Black (Na-Na-Na-Na-Na-Na-Na…..)!!

There were many familiar faces in the audience from 18 months ago and we used the interval to update everyone on what Katie’s Trust has been doing – **newsletter**

For those of you who missed the gig but might be intrigued who the Coal Porters are then have a look at the website – Coal Porters.  And if you want a sample of their music then here is one of our favourites – Closing Time Genius.

Many thanks to Phil & Patricia (who sadly missed the gig), Midlem Hall Committee, the audience and especially the Coal Porters!  You helped us raise a fantastic £675!!

Newsletter – Spring 2012

We wanted to bring you up-to-date with how we have been helping children and our fundraising:- KMT Newsletter May12

Fundraising Gig

Patricia & Phil Hitchcock have kindly arranged for the The Coal Porters to play Midlem Village Hall on Friday 18th May.  Sid Griffin and his fantastic bluegrass group (http://www.myspace.com/thecoalporters) will again take to the Midlem stage to entertain us in a good cause.  We are all looking forward to the evening – if you would like a ticket then let us know asap!

BIG cheque from Selkirk High School

Ann and I have just returned from the end of term assembly at Selkirk High School.  We were presented with a £2,000 cheque by the sixth year charity committee.  They have been busy all year with events like wear-what-you-want days and Christmas bazaar, culminating in a 10-mile sponsored walk.  We would like to say a big ‘thankyou’ to Fergus, the sixth years and everyone who supported them.