Henry, is aged 16, and cares for his mum who has a crumbling spine and is in severe pain constantly. He also cares for his sister who has severe mobility issues, and his brother who has asperger syndrome.
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Your results to date
In our first year we all raised £6,403, in our second year £11,677, in our third year £24,318, which we thought would take some beating, so to raise £25,865 in year four which ended several months ago was just brilliant!
Thank you, and all our other supporters, for making these results possible.
As a consequence we have been able to fund countless activities and breaks for these deserving young people.Take another bow!
12/12/11
Thank you, and all our other supporters, for making these results possible.
As a consequence we have been able to fund countless activities and breaks for these deserving young people.Take another bow!
12/12/11
Happy Christmas, young carers!
Thanks to your support, in addition to funding festive activities, we are sending each of the 155 young carers registered with the Young Carers Service here in Bath and N. E. Somerset, a £10 W H Smith gift voucher. We know they would like us to say thank you, on their behalf.Thank you!
12/12/11
12/12/11
Everyone a winner at the Boogie Wonderland Disco!
Yes, another great event in aid of young carers.
Many thanks to everyone who came along and contributed to a memorable night.
Some great shape throwing and plenty of conversation with old friends and new.
Thanks also to those who couldn't make it and yet made donations!
Once again, we've shown the younger generation that we've still got the moves!
And, are willing to support deserving causes.
Take a bow!
12/12/11
Many thanks to everyone who came along and contributed to a memorable night.
Some great shape throwing and plenty of conversation with old friends and new.
Thanks also to those who couldn't make it and yet made donations!
Once again, we've shown the younger generation that we've still got the moves!
And, are willing to support deserving causes.
Take a bow!
12/12/11
Bath Hilly Half Marathon
Earlier today saw the first ever Bath Hilly Half Marathon promoted by Rotary Club of Bath West and raising money for us.
A blustery autumn day saw 250 runners challenging themselves, running uphill and down dale, on Baths northern slopes.
Our picture shows Rotary President Barrie Crane and our very own Founder Trustee and Secretary, Gillie Fisher.
Thanks to all the runners and particularly to Rotary Club of Bath West for this fantastic support.
27/11/11
A blustery autumn day saw 250 runners challenging themselves, running uphill and down dale, on Baths northern slopes.
Our picture shows Rotary President Barrie Crane and our very own Founder Trustee and Secretary, Gillie Fisher.
Thanks to all the runners and particularly to Rotary Club of Bath West for this fantastic support.
27/11/11
Top DJ booked for our charity disco!
Introducing Baths own Mr Cheese!
Yes, if you are going to hold a Boogie Wonderland Disco to raise money for young carers, there is no better choice than DJ Ian Sawyer.
Ian has over twenty years experience DJ-ing at nightclubs and venues in the Bath and Bristol area. He is currently resident DJ at Bath's Moles Club's long running and extremely popular Big Cheese Night.Previous work has included running and DJing at the regular Resurrection night at Moles along with residencies at Discord (Babylon & Po Na Na in Bath, The Fez in Bristol and The Hub in Trowbridge), QT's, St. Christopher's Inn, Fusion, The Hub and The Swamp in Bath, along with appearances at Inferno and the Tropic Club in Bristol and Frome's Cheese & Grain.
All, no doubt, venues very familiar to you, and the scenes of some of your greatest triumphs! Who hasn't found themselves holding the wall up in Moles at 3 a.m., standing in a sea of lager and wondering how in heavens name you'd got there? Having said that, of course, life moves on and our kids would now kill us if we were seen within 100 yards of the place!
Worry not. Come to our Charity Disco. Its safe! And you can throw some shapes to music you've heard of!
Also, you can just stand and talk if you want. Just don't waste the lager by dropping it on the floor!
Come on. Friday 2nd December. Bath Rugby Clubhouse.Eight 'til late. £10 a ticket which includes ploughmans supper!(a bit more up market than the usual late night kebab!)
Just let us know you are coming so we get the right amount of food in!
Call 07717 152 997 or just send an email to jim@jimcronin.com, and say you're coming!
22/11/11
Yes, if you are going to hold a Boogie Wonderland Disco to raise money for young carers, there is no better choice than DJ Ian Sawyer.
Ian has over twenty years experience DJ-ing at nightclubs and venues in the Bath and Bristol area. He is currently resident DJ at Bath's Moles Club's long running and extremely popular Big Cheese Night.Previous work has included running and DJing at the regular Resurrection night at Moles along with residencies at Discord (Babylon & Po Na Na in Bath, The Fez in Bristol and The Hub in Trowbridge), QT's, St. Christopher's Inn, Fusion, The Hub and The Swamp in Bath, along with appearances at Inferno and the Tropic Club in Bristol and Frome's Cheese & Grain.
All, no doubt, venues very familiar to you, and the scenes of some of your greatest triumphs! Who hasn't found themselves holding the wall up in Moles at 3 a.m., standing in a sea of lager and wondering how in heavens name you'd got there? Having said that, of course, life moves on and our kids would now kill us if we were seen within 100 yards of the place!
Worry not. Come to our Charity Disco. Its safe! And you can throw some shapes to music you've heard of!
Also, you can just stand and talk if you want. Just don't waste the lager by dropping it on the floor!
Come on. Friday 2nd December. Bath Rugby Clubhouse.Eight 'til late. £10 a ticket which includes ploughmans supper!(a bit more up market than the usual late night kebab!)
Just let us know you are coming so we get the right amount of food in!
Call 07717 152 997 or just send an email to jim@jimcronin.com, and say you're coming!
22/11/11
Rotary Music Gala 2011
A fantastic evening in St Swithin's Church, Bath, last Saturday,
Truly memorable with all the proceeds being donated to Freinds of Young Carers.
Many thank to all involved, the organisers, the performers, all three local Rotary Clubs and all the other individuals whose teamwork resulted in a great occasion.
Here's some photos of a great night!
16/11/11
Truly memorable with all the proceeds being donated to Freinds of Young Carers.
Many thank to all involved, the organisers, the performers, all three local Rotary Clubs and all the other individuals whose teamwork resulted in a great occasion.
Here's some photos of a great night!
16/11/11
Christmas 2011 starts here!
Help us raise money for Christmas presents for young carers!
Friday 2nd December sees the Christmas party season kick off with our Boogie Wonderland 70's and 80's Disco Party at Bath Rugby Clubhouse, 8 p.m. 'til late.
Tickets £10, which also includes a tasty ploughman's supper, are available now from any Committee member, or call 07717152 997, or email jim@jimcronin.com
Come and meet friends, old and new, mingle and reminisce, and then, when you have cast aside your inhibitions, sashay onto the dance floor (like Peter Kay at a wedding!) and throw some shapes with the rest of us! Eat your heart out Po Na Na's!
Be a part of it! Our target for the event is to raise a whopping £2000 which will enable us to give, on your behalf, a Christmas present of a £10 gift voucher to each and every one of the 200 young carers registered locally.
P.S. Dress code - very casual!
P.P.S. If you want to maximise the trip, why not drop in on the Bath Christmas Market earlier in the evening and have a drop of gluhwein to get you in the mood? You know it makes sense!
3/11/11
Friday 2nd December sees the Christmas party season kick off with our Boogie Wonderland 70's and 80's Disco Party at Bath Rugby Clubhouse, 8 p.m. 'til late.
Tickets £10, which also includes a tasty ploughman's supper, are available now from any Committee member, or call 07717152 997, or email jim@jimcronin.com
Come and meet friends, old and new, mingle and reminisce, and then, when you have cast aside your inhibitions, sashay onto the dance floor (like Peter Kay at a wedding!) and throw some shapes with the rest of us! Eat your heart out Po Na Na's!
Be a part of it! Our target for the event is to raise a whopping £2000 which will enable us to give, on your behalf, a Christmas present of a £10 gift voucher to each and every one of the 200 young carers registered locally.
P.S. Dress code - very casual!
P.P.S. If you want to maximise the trip, why not drop in on the Bath Christmas Market earlier in the evening and have a drop of gluhwein to get you in the mood? You know it makes sense!
3/11/11
Fancy running for young carers?
Come on, don't leave it on your wish list for another year, join Team Friends of Young Carers and run the Bath Half on 11 March 2012.
The team is coming together, 19 definites so far, so six places to fill!
Don't forget that we'll pay your entry fee, provide a t-shirt/running vest and give you every encouragement as the day approaches. All we ask is that you raise at least £250 in sponsorship.
If you are up for the challenge just call Jim Cronin on 07717 152 997 to register!
That's all it takes...honest! Well, maybe a bit of training ....!
3/11/11
The team is coming together, 19 definites so far, so six places to fill!
Don't forget that we'll pay your entry fee, provide a t-shirt/running vest and give you every encouragement as the day approaches. All we ask is that you raise at least £250 in sponsorship.
If you are up for the challenge just call Jim Cronin on 07717 152 997 to register!
That's all it takes...honest! Well, maybe a bit of training ....!
3/11/11
Crowning glory!
Our grateful thanks to the members of Bloomfield Bowling Club on the Wellsway, Bath for their very generous donation of £665.00.The club chose us as their Charity of the Year for 2010/11 and the members raised the money through special bowls events and craft sales.Thanks again to all the members of the Club and their supporters!
3/11/11
3/11/11
Celebratory Wine Tasting - 24th June 2011
Another great night in the prestigious Illustrious Suite in the Hamptons International Stand with its fantastic views across the ground and surrounding city!
Great wines and great company in a great location!
Our thanks to our eight wine sponsors, Accord Research Consultancy, BLB Solicitors, Moore Stephens, Carter Jonas, Angela and Malcolm Murray, Gail Read, Target, and Willstead Ltd.
Our thanks also, to all who attended, and, the behind the scenes team who contributed to a very successful event in aid of young carers.
29/07/11
Great wines and great company in a great location!
Our thanks to our eight wine sponsors, Accord Research Consultancy, BLB Solicitors, Moore Stephens, Carter Jonas, Angela and Malcolm Murray, Gail Read, Target, and Willstead Ltd.
Our thanks also, to all who attended, and, the behind the scenes team who contributed to a very successful event in aid of young carers.
29/07/11
Brownies support young carers
On Monday 21st June, Bridget Suitters,Young Carers Manager and Jim Cronin, Chairman, Friends of Young Carers went along to receive a donation of £220 from 25th Bristol Brownies.
A very generous donation representing the proceeds of a recent Sports Day.
Our thanks to all the girls and their supporters.
A very generous donation representing the proceeds of a recent Sports Day.
Our thanks to all the girls and their supporters.
New newsletter sponsor
As you know, in order to maximise all donations, we aim to ensure that our expenses are negligible.
We are therefore delighted to announce that Carter Jonas have agreed to sponsor our Newsletter for the next 12 months. The companies residential and rural teams are moving to Bath to join their well established commmercial team in new offices at 5 & 6 Wood Street, Bath, BA1 2JQ from 3rd May 2011. Call David Mackenzie, Partner Residential Sales on 01225 750900, for more information.
Our grateful thanks for this support.
21/04/11
We are therefore delighted to announce that Carter Jonas have agreed to sponsor our Newsletter for the next 12 months. The companies residential and rural teams are moving to Bath to join their well established commmercial team in new offices at 5 & 6 Wood Street, Bath, BA1 2JQ from 3rd May 2011. Call David Mackenzie, Partner Residential Sales on 01225 750900, for more information.
Our grateful thanks for this support.
21/04/11
Young carers in action!
Thanks to your support, this Easter sees forty 13 -18 year old young carers going bowling, forty 5 - 12 year old young carers going ice skating, and fifty young carers across all age groups going to Longleat.
Thank you.
21/04/11
Thank you.
21/04/11
"Thank you for being a friend"
As all you pop-pickers know, this song, written by Andrew Gold, US writer and performer, reached the dizzy heights of no. 42 in the charts in October 1978!
"Thank you for being a friend,
Traveled down the road and back again,
Your heart is true, you're a pal and a confidante.
And if you threw a party, invited everyone you knew,
You would see the biggest gift would be from me,
And the card attached would say - Thank you for being a friend.."
Well, lets play it again in recognition of the recent generosity towards young carers shown by Bath 41 Club, Paul Clarkson, Barclays Wealth, Lloyd's Register and the congregation of Manvers Street Baptist Church. Thank you all.
" ...my hat is off, won't you stand up and take a bow"
21/04/11
"Thank you for being a friend,
Traveled down the road and back again,
Your heart is true, you're a pal and a confidante.
And if you threw a party, invited everyone you knew,
You would see the biggest gift would be from me,
And the card attached would say - Thank you for being a friend.."
Well, lets play it again in recognition of the recent generosity towards young carers shown by Bath 41 Club, Paul Clarkson, Barclays Wealth, Lloyd's Register and the congregation of Manvers Street Baptist Church. Thank you all.
" ...my hat is off, won't you stand up and take a bow"
21/04/11
Island in the sun!
One of our friends generously donated a weeks stay at their prestigious beachfront Barbados property as an auction prize to raise funds for young carers. Our good friends at Friends of Young Carers, Swindon host a Ball each year and kindly agreed to include the item in their Charity Auction. To our delight, and theirs, the item raised £4000! (£1000 has gone to support Swindon Young Carers, and £3000 is for young carers here in Bath & N E Somerset).
A fantastic result and without doubt, the auction winners will be well rewarded also.
Our thanks to all concerned.
21/04/11
A fantastic result and without doubt, the auction winners will be well rewarded also.
Our thanks to all concerned.
21/04/11
Our Half Marathon runners
Take a bow, Team Friends of Young Carers!
Back row first, left to right - Guy Thornton, Amy Idun, Mark Roach, Dermot Cronin, Archie Smith, and Patrick Martindale.
Front row, left to right - Lisa Dardis, Mike Dardis, Jess Idun, Paddy Cronin, and Jack Hopkins.
A truly memorable day, everyone completed the course and was very pleased with their performance, and, wait for it, over £5000 was raised for young carers!
Many thanks to all the team and, of course, all of their sponsors! A fantastic result!
31/03/11
Back row first, left to right - Guy Thornton, Amy Idun, Mark Roach, Dermot Cronin, Archie Smith, and Patrick Martindale.
Front row, left to right - Lisa Dardis, Mike Dardis, Jess Idun, Paddy Cronin, and Jack Hopkins.
A truly memorable day, everyone completed the course and was very pleased with their performance, and, wait for it, over £5000 was raised for young carers!
Many thanks to all the team and, of course, all of their sponsors! A fantastic result!
31/03/11
Clearwood busk for young carers
If you were in Bath city centre on Saturday, 5th March you may have seen, and heard, Bath based band, Clearwood busking for young carers.
Our first buskers!
Thanks to the quality of their music and the generosity of shoppers, they raised an impressive £153.04.
Thanks guys, and good luck with your future plans!
31/03/11
Our first buskers!
Thanks to the quality of their music and the generosity of shoppers, they raised an impressive £153.04.
Thanks guys, and good luck with your future plans!
31/03/11
Lions of Bath 2010
As you may be aware this is a public event which saw 100 life-size lion sculptures displayed in key locations across Bath last year.
A memorable event catching the eye of all locals and visitors.
A memorable event raising over £60,000 for local charities including Off the Record who are responsible for delivering the Young Carers Service, and with whom we work very closely.
A memorable event as Friends of Young Carers are delighted to have received a donation of £500.
Thank you, Megan Witty, and all your supporters.
31/03/11
A memorable event catching the eye of all locals and visitors.
A memorable event raising over £60,000 for local charities including Off the Record who are responsible for delivering the Young Carers Service, and with whom we work very closely.
A memorable event as Friends of Young Carers are delighted to have received a donation of £500.
Thank you, Megan Witty, and all your supporters.
31/03/11
Rotary Music Gala Donation
Our grateful thanks to each of the three local Rotary Clubs (Rotary Club of Bath, Rotary Club of Bathavon, and Rotary Club of Bath West) and their supporters, who organised the Music Gala in aid of young carers at St Swithins Church. A great night has resulted in a donation to us of £3435.57. Fantastic!
25/02/11
25/02/11
Charity Race Night -the result!
A great night out on the 21st January for all the racegoers.
It was also a great night for young carers.
Thanks to our friends fantastic support, after expenses for room hire, food, prizes and DVD hire we raised a whopping £1600!
Every penny will be used to provide half-term and Easter breaks for young carers.
Thanks again to everyone who contributed to make the event such a great success, including all our sponsors, horse owners, racegoers, money and raffle prize donators, helpers and also, Dean and Kirsty and all the staff at the Bath Rugby Clubhouse!
It was also a great night for young carers.
Thanks to our friends fantastic support, after expenses for room hire, food, prizes and DVD hire we raised a whopping £1600!
Every penny will be used to provide half-term and Easter breaks for young carers.
Thanks again to everyone who contributed to make the event such a great success, including all our sponsors, horse owners, racegoers, money and raffle prize donators, helpers and also, Dean and Kirsty and all the staff at the Bath Rugby Clubhouse!
Thank you to St. Alphege Lodge
We were delighted today to receive a donation of £847 from St. Alphege Lodge. These funds were raised during Brian Moggs' year as Worshipful Master.
Many thanks to Brian and all the members of the Lodge for this support.
1/12/10
Many thanks to Brian and all the members of the Lodge for this support.
1/12/10
Thank you, thank you, thank you and thank you!
Thank you to the village of West Littleton who hosted their Charity Clay Shoot on 2nd October. We were one of the beneficiaries and received a cheque for £1700. This, with a small top up from other funds, will be used to give each of the registered young carers locally (now some 200) a Christmas Gift Voucher of £10 each.
Thank you also to each of the three local Rotary Clubs (Rotary Club of Bath, Rotary Club of Bathavon, and Rotary Club of Bath West) who organised a Music Gala in aid of young carers at St Swithins Church on 13 November. A great night.
19/11/10
Thank you also to each of the three local Rotary Clubs (Rotary Club of Bath, Rotary Club of Bathavon, and Rotary Club of Bath West) who organised a Music Gala in aid of young carers at St Swithins Church on 13 November. A great night.
19/11/10
