On Wednesday evening I held a reception at the Town Hall for the staff, volunteers and my fellow trustees of the Community Furniture Project. About 50 people from the project came - including a good sized contingent from the Basingstoke branch. It was lovely to see everyone in one place at the same time - I hardly recognised some of the chaps in suits and a tie!
Additionally, a number of councillors came, Patrick Slater of Mencap and Angela Turton. There was a good, friendly atmosphere and Joyce had done us proud with the catering.
I made a short speech to thank the CFP staff and volunteers for all their hard work, and their help in the concert last October, then presented them with a nice big (in more than one sense of the word) cheque for £5,425, being their part of the proceeds of the concert and the Donnington Grove charity golf day last year. The picture shows CEO Kelvin Hughes accepting the cheque.
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