And the latest news is from the Lady Forester Trust who asked how they could support the fundraising. I've kept them informed of all the events and the running total. I received an email today saying the trustees are prepared to match fund the total on the day Simon is released from hospital up to the value of £5000, so if the crowdfunding and other bits reach £5000, they will match it and we will hit the target of £10,000. We still have a couple of events in the pipeline so thank you for your continued support in getting Simon home :)

Apologies for being a bit quiet over the summer holidays, now my son is back at school I have a bit more time on my hands!! :) So a positive update and fantastic news to follow as I only have 400 or so characters to use...... Firstly, Si Fest was organised by some of Paula's friends and held at the social club on Saturday 10th September, Paula has just paid in £1850 to the new Lloyds bank treasurers account we have set up to receive all the donated money. That's on top of the £800 in donations received in collections around town

Fantastic effort so far, thank you everyone. Looking into opening a treasurer's bank account for all the money being raised as it is for an individual we can't register as a charity. The Black Swan in Jackfield are holding a quiz night on 20th July and the Lady Forester Trust wish to donate a cheque so need somewhere that cash and cheques can be paid into, also for those who don't use the internet who wish to make donations. Will keep you posted 😊