Marina helps the deaf

CHURCH Minshull Aqueduct Marina has raised over £1,500 for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, writes Chris Owen-Roberts.

Andrea Parton, Director at Aqueduct Marina together with Gwyn Grocott, who moors at the marina, presented a cheque for £1,643.00 to Terry Webb, Chairman of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. The money being raised through fundraising raffles, quizzes and events including a dog show all held as part of the marina's Annual Family Fun Day in July.

Makes a difference

Andrea explained:

"It is wonderful to be able to donate such a worthy sum to such a magnificent cause. Hearing dogs really make a difference to people who can't hear and it is terrific to be able to help the charity. We choose a different charity to support each year and the choice is made from suggestions received from our moorers, customers and staff. This year we are very pleased to have been able to support Hearing Dogs for Deaf People."

The marina had a fabulous day for their Family Fun Day this year. The great turn-out and enthusiasm and support from everyone involved helped to make the day a big success, not just for the marina but also for the charity being supported, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. Terry Webb responding:

"We are so grateful to Church Minshull Aqueduct Marina for their support. Generally people don't realise how big a difference hearing dogs make for deaf people and how much they cost to train and support. This donation will really help. It costs £2,000 to support a hearing dog partnership for a year but just £10.00 contributes towards an initial assessment for a hearing dog partnership."

Several events

Church Minshull Aqueduct Marina holds several events each year to support charity. The next event is a Christmas Craft Fair and Car Boot Sale being held on Sunday 30 November 2014 from 11.00 am until 4.00 pm with a wide selection of Christmas crafts and gifts for sale. Crafts for all ages will be there as well as a canal map tombola, dolls' house furniture, jewellery, photography, glass crafts and decorations, beauty products and home-made cakes. The Small Tasks Team Volunteers will be there to explain what they do to help improve the canals for everyone.