Local bankers in a bid to raise funds for RSPCA centre

9th March 2006

The RSPCA Chesterfield & North Derbyshire branch would like to thank all staff at the Natwest, Chesterfield branch for there fundraising ventures, particularly Lucy Worthington for all her efforts.

The staff at the animal centre were delighted to receive a cheque for £250 from the Natwest branch which was also matched by their head office.

The money raised will go directly to the Chesterfield RSPCA and help local animals in need of care and shelter.

Charity auction night raises £947

9th March 2006

The animal centre would like to thank everyone who supported us at our Charity Auction in October 2005 at the Coach & Horses in Dronfield.

The response from local people and traders was fantastic. Special thanks to Neil and Vicky who run the pub, Rob and Karen for helping out, the Mayor and Mayoress of Dronfield, council, David Hill and his wife Janet for taking the time to support us and to Johnny Howe for being our brilliant auctioneer.

The centre would also like to thank Shirley and Geoff Eccles for putting a tremendous amount of effort into the event.

We managed to raise an incredible £947 in just three hours. Once again, thanks to everyone involved. It costs approximately £3,000 per week to keep the centre open and because we receive no money from the lottery, the government or RSPCA HQ, we rely totally on the goodwill of local people.

All money raised on the night will go towards the care of all the animals at the RSPCA Chesterfield centre.

Gamble pays off for charity chiefs

25th August 2005

Generous bank staff were odds on favourites to raise hundreds of pounds during a charity race-night gamble for the Chesterfield branch of the RSPCA.

The Royal Bank of Scotland held the successful fund-raiser at the S41 pub, Chesterfield town centre, and presented the RSPCA branch with a cheque for £604.50.

Claire Stellan, deputy manager of Chesterfield's Royal Bank of Scotland said: "We always said we wanted to do something for the RSPCA so we organised the race night with staff from other branches of the bank across the county.

"Everyone has a great night and gambled plenty of cash without worrying about losing because it was all going to such a good cause."

Bank staff from Chesterfield, Hathersage, Bakewell, Matlock, Dronfield, Mansfield and Darley Dale enjoyed a gamble on horse races displayed on a screen at the pub and the bank agreed to donate a grant of £250 which brought the total to more than £600.

Enterprising school girls raise over £60 for RSPCA centre

18th September 2005

Three enterprising school children from Holmgate Primary School have raised over £60 for the RSPCA Chesterfield Animal Home. The three 11 year old girls Sarah Goodyer, Esther Allen and Rowan Booker are seen in the photo handing over a cheque for £61.15 to a member of staff Emmeline from RSPCA Chesterfield accompanied by Buster the dog, a current resident of the home.

The girls sold home made items in their breaks and lunch times to other pupils at their school. The items sold included home made crafts such as note books, fridge magnets, glitter decorated pencils and masks. Ther were also bags of craft materials and home made beads for making cards and other craft projects. Home made brownies and cookies were also made and very quickly sold out!

A number of items sold featured pictures of past and present residents of the animal centre such as dogs, cats and other animals. These items included badges, postcards and key rings. The girls also organised a lucky dip and a name the dog competition.

In addition pupils from Holmgate school along with their families donated a large quantity of dog, cat and other pet food, which has also been handed over to the animal home and has provided a well deserved treat for the residents!

Along with their sales, Sarah, Rowan and Esther also handed out literature about RSPCA Chesterfield to encourage others to give donations to the local animal home.

Splashing out to give animals a special treat

19th January 2006

Caring firefighters turned cash into toys and treats after organising a sponsored car wash for needy animals.

Chesterfield Firefighters joined forces with Clay Cross and Danesmoor Welfare Junior Football Club for the event, which took place at the Sheffield Road station.

Part of the total amount - £60 - was spent on toys, treats and coats for animals at Chesterfields RSPCA centre.

Richard Woodwards, manager of the Spital Lane centre, said: "It makes it a more comfortable stay for the animals when they are with us and, as always, we are appreciative of everything that is done for us."

Cash was also raised during the car wash for the firemens Benevolent fund and Clay Cross and Danesmoor Welfare Junior Foortball Club.

Pictured (from left): Micheal Fox with woody, animal care assisstant Suzanne Hornigold, firefighter Steve Symonds, NVQ student Gary Fields and firefighter Dave Freeman with violet.