Delamere CE Academy raises cash for IT equipment

Youngsters from Delamere CE Academy hopped, skipped and jumped through a fun-filled sports day before attending a summer fair, raising £1,500.

Then the annual Delamere Academy Beer, Fizz and Gin Festival, which is organised by members of the school’s PTA, raised more than £3,500.

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Now, the £5,000 will go towards improving the school's computer provision.

David Aspinall, part of the festival organising team, said: “The generosity of the community never ceases to amaze me, particularly considering the events of the last few years.

“We have so many people to thank, it is hard to know where to start!” 

Blakemere Village Social donated the hog roast, delivered and set up the mobile bar and provided staff on the night. 

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The main sponsor was Cheshire Lamont (estate agent), and the others included: Cullimore Dutton Solicitors Limited; Reclaimed World; Fox Red Developments; Chase and Wonder; Merlin Telecommunications Ltd; Easylife Garden Machinery; Petty Pool Construction; Stamp Architects Ltd; Sage Accounting; My Conservatory RoofReplacement Ltd; Eddisbury Land Services; TG Builders Merchants; Spotcheck customising and car sales; Talksteel art; Definity Aesthetics; Simon Casey; Equi stables; Craig Bairstow and J A Harrison Fencing. 

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Head of School Julie Clayton said: “Thank you to those parents and ex- pupils that came in early to help us set up for the sports day and summer fair.

“The following day was our Beer, Fizz and Gin Festival.

“This too was a huge success, and it was a brilliant evening – the band was superb.

“A massive 'thank you' to the parents who helped organise and run the whole thing.  

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“I would like to thank David Aspinall, John Waring and Debra Gerrard for their incredible generosity of time and support and to the rest of the Festival Team: Amy Ogden, Ruth Day, Daniel Bloyce, Dave Jones, Laura Jones, Peter Harrison and Simon Langton.”