As we reported in our winter 2005 issue of the Taffy Times, The Ashley Foundation has acquired its own allotment. Throughout the summer both residents and staff have worked tirelessly to change what was a derelict plot of land into a gardener’s haven. Thanks’ goes to our own green fingered Compliance Officer Brian Wood who has overseen this fantastic transformation.
A wide variety of fruit and vegetables have now been planted, from the basics such as potatoes, carrots, onions, lettuce and strawberries to the more exotic celeriac, shallots, radish and capsicum peppers.
The success of The Ashley Foundation’s allotment project prompted the interest of the BBC’s nightly regional news programme ‘North West Tonight’. John Swann, Kevin Gooder, Peter Bewers, Gary Tabener and of course Brian Wood were all filmed harvesting some of those tasty vegetables. There was even time for a couple of interviews with Elm House resident John Swann and Support Manager Debbie Ellis (pictured below). The veggies were then taken back to Elm House in order to be prepared and cooked for lunch by our very own Chef/Housekeeper Dot Boyle. Everyone who took part enjoyed the day and their 15 minutes of fame!
Lights, Camera, Action
John Swann
Debbie Ellis
Wow! Look at those spuds - Beautiful!
Grubs Up!
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5 £asy ways to Donate
There are a number of new and different ways you can become a supporter of The Ashley Foundation and our work.
1. Online Financial DonationsIf you'd like to make an
online donation, please click on the donations section of our website. Just enter the amount you wish to donate. You
will then be directed to World Pay's website to continue the donation. This
process is very easy and very secure.
2. Everyclick.com
It is now even easier to raise money for The Ashley Foundation just by searching the web! www.everyclick.com is an internet search engine with a big difference – it donates half its revenue to charity! Choose The Ashley Foundation to be your appointed charity. It does not cost us or you a penny so please make www.everyclick.com/uk/theashleyfoundation your homepage and use it whenever you search the web!
Everyclick.com is a great fundraising tool that enables any charity to raise additional funds from existing supporters and provides access to a completely new giving sector.
3. Offline Financial Donations
Alternatively, if you would prefer to make a financial donation by post, please print off a copy of the donation form (PDF) from our website or pick one up from our main office and send it with your donation to:
The Ashley Foundation 81 Abingdon Street Blackpool Lancashire FY1 1PP
Please make your cheque or Postal Order payable to 'The Ashley Foundation’ for the amount you wish to contribute.
4. Telephone Donations The Ashley Foundation even has the facility to take secure donations over the telephone using your credit/debit card. Please phone (01253) 297200.
5. Making a gift in your will A gift in your will to The Ashley Foundation will help us to continue to support those homeless people most in need far into the future. If you would like to know more details about leaving a donation in your will, you can simply visit our website or give us a phone to request an information pack.
