Wednesday 28th May 2014

North East Derbyshire District Council's outgoing Chairman, Councillor Ken Savidge and generous residents from across the area, have helped raise thousands of pounds through an annual charity appeal.

A total of £8,405 - plus an extra £300 from the sale of merchandise - has been raised for the Children's Hospital Charity through the Council Chair's Appeal - led by Councillor Savidge (left), and his consort and wife Jo.

Cllr Savidge, presented the cheque to Theo - the Children's Hospital Charity mascot, and Gemma Bower from the Children's Hospital Charity - who were thrilled with the amount raised.

Fund-raising events included a gala celebration dinner, cake bake-off, plant sale and street collections, with £300 of the grand total coming from sales of Children's Hospital Charity merchandise.

Councillor Savidge said, "The Children's Hospital Charity is very close to my heart, as a couple of years ago, our youngest granddaughter was admitted to and treated at the hospital based in Sheffield and we are delighted with the amount raised.

"They do amazing work and help so many children and families who are suffering or going through painstaking treatment and this money will help improve their facilities and equipment.

"I would like to thank everyone for their kind donations and generosity throughout my year in office and both Jo and I have thoroughly enjoyed meeting new people and spreading the word about how good North East Derbyshire is.”



Councillor Tracy Reader, Member for Clay Cross North, (above), has been elected as the new Chair and Councillor Ann Holmes from Pilsley and Morton has been elected Vice-Chair.

Councillor Reader has chosen Fairplay as her charity for 2014/15 and will be accompanied by her husband Andrew Reader on official engagements.

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