The Charity Sports Day (in aid of Demelza Hospice Care For Children) happened at Holywell School on Sunday the 26th of August.
It was a wet one! But, in spite of the atrocious weather, surprisingly large numbers of people turned up to have a go at the many activities on offer.
The ice cream van did little business but the burgers, hot dogs and cakes went down well. We had a live band, ‘Cakehole’ and more singing from ‘Razzmatazz’. Upchurch Colts FC, UPARA, local residents and a number of ‘out-of-village’ organisations provided the sporting and dancing activities - thanks to all of them and to all who helped in any way, and especially for sticking with it until the bitter end!
Thankfully there were a number of indoor activities so thanks must go to Keeley from 'Zumba at Tonics Fitness Centre' (01795 423090) for giving those so inclined a thorough workout in zumba dancing, Jan Bunting for leading the line dancing and to UPARA for the curling.
Although the weather was foul, a good atmosphere prevailed and most people seemed to leave slightly sodden but with smiles on their faces.
Final figures need to be worked out but the total amount raised for Demelza is in the region of £800.
There is still time to donate online if you wish by visiting our ‘justGiving’ page >> www.justgiving.com/fundraising/upchurchcharitysportsevent
This is the first time we have put on an event like this and we would welcome your feedback. We would also love to hear from you if you might be interested in helping to organise a similar event in the future, please Email us at: upliftmail@ymail.co.uk
Thank you
Ralph Liddell
Space
