Packed fundraising schedule to suit all interests to raise funds for Mayor’s Charity Appeal

The Worshipful The Mayor of Boston, Cllr Barrie Pierpoint, is pleased to share details of a whole host of fundraising events to suit all interests as he approaches the final months of his civic year.

The Mayor is fundraising for the following five local good causes:

• Boston Foodbank - Providing essential food support and free lunches for children during school holidays.
• Boston Men's Shed - A welcoming space for men to connect, share skills, and support one another.
• Centrepoint Outreach - Supporting vulnerable and homeless individuals across Boston.
• Headway Lincolnshire - Offering specialist counselling and support for those affected by brain injuries.
• Support Group for Adults with Autism - Creating community and resources for autistic adults.

All funds raised by the end of his civic year which ends on Monday 18^th May will be shared equally among the five charities.

Upcoming fundraising events include:

• The Mayor of Boston's Big Charity Quiz Night - Wednesday 25 March, 7pm

Enter your team now! To be held at the Boston Rugby Club.  

Prizes for first, second and third winners. Raffle. Food and drinks available to purchase on the night. Tickets £5 per player up to six players per team. Get your team booked in now!

• Charity Race Night - Friday 27 March at the Conservative Club,  6.30pm doors open and first race at 7pm.  

Includes Fish and Chips or Sausage and Chips meal.  Pay bar, Raffle. £5 per horse, 8 races. Tickets £10 each. Buy yours now!

• Mayor of Boston's Charity Collection at Asda - Saturday 28 March 8am- 6pm

Donations on the day to support the Mayor's five good causes.

• Easter Bunny Charity Coffee Morning, Saturday 4  April 10am till 12 midday. The Pavilion, The Playing Field, Church Green Road,  Fishtoft.

Includes tea, coffee or squash with cakes. Raffle with prizes.  Prize every time game and Craft Stall. Tickets £3 at the door.

• Boston Belle Boat trip on The Wash for a Beacons and Buoys inspection. Tuesday 12 May 11.30am for 4 hours.

Includes a Buffet, Proclamation Scroll, Pay Bar, Raffle. Tickets £30 per person. Limited numbers. Tickets selling fast.

• Mayor's Fun Fundraising Night - Saturday 16 May, 6pm - Boston Rugby Club

Free drink and gift per person on arrival, raffle, competitions and games all with prizes and surprises galore.

Tickets £27.50 each or a table of eight for £200.

The Mayor is very grateful for all donations already made to the Charity fund, including raffle prizes and time given to support events.

Organisations and businesses continue to hold events and fundraise for the Mayor's fund which will be added to the money raised so far. 

One such event is a quiz night at JD Wetherspoons Moon Under Water on Sunday 29 March will include a charity raffle. The quiz starts at 7pm with entry just £1 per person.

Cllr Barrie Pierpoint said: "I would like to thank the Mayor's Fundraising Committee for organising such a variety of events as we enter the final months to raise money for my five chosen causes.

"The generosity of local people, businesses and organisations in this Borough has been truly astounding and I thank you all for your continued support in ensuring we raise as much as we can for these charities that do so much to help local people.

"As well as fundraising, I have been extremely busy meeting people, attending events, getting to know as many community groups and organisations as well as the many different cultures that make up this Borough.

"If you haven't had a visit from the Mayor yet and would like to before the end of my civic year on May 18th, please do get in touch. I am always happy to attend any organisation, event, visit a local cause, business or school. If you would like to book a visit, please contact Alison Hull, Civic and Member Services Officer, alison.hull@boston.gov.uk.”

For tickets and more information on the fundraising events, visit: www.fundraising4communities.co.uk/our-events/ or contact Barrie on 07720 406806, email: barrie.pierpoint@boston.gov.uk

Visits/events recently attended include: 

• Opening of the new Havenside ward, Norton Lea, new adult mental health inpatient unit

• Opening the new state-of-the-art theatre at Boston West Hospital
• Welcoming Travel and Tourism students from Boston College to the Council Chamber
• Visit by Boston Lithuanian Community to the Council Chamber
• Presenting awards at the Traditional Karate-Do Federation of Great Britain Awards Ceremony in Boston. The Academy also enjoyed a visit to meet the Mayor at the Council Chamber,
• A presentation to Boston U3A (University of the Third Age) who have also fundraised for the Mayor's Charity fund
• Boston Grammar School visit to the Council Chamber
• A visit to a Boston nursery
• Boston 3^rd District Scouts AGM
• A visit to Boston mosque who have also fundraised for the Mayor's Charity Fund.

Upcoming events and visits include:

• Rotary Club Children of Courage awards
• Kirton Methodist Church
• Opening of the Mayflower building at Boston College
• Pitstop Barbers
• Bicker Ladies Group
• May Fair proclamation

And much more!