The total raised this year was £1581.57. Although slightly down on last year this was a splendid effort and I am indebted to our team of 18 collectors plus other donations which made this grand total
When speaking to many of our collectors, they were disappointed that many householders did not answer the door this year. We must put this behind us and stay focussed on putting a note on every envelope, stating the date and time we shall be calling back when out canvassing. It does work. Also I believe that the same person delivering in the same area year after year, where you become know also works well
This year we introduced a concert "Hail Gladdening Light", to replace "Sing for your Supper". This proved very popular and over 60 people attended.
I do thank all those who contributed food items for the buffet afterward, this was very kind and helped to swell the total or the evening to £319.40.
My warmest thanks to Ralph Hebditch and his wife Valerie for all the arrangements, also to members of St Marks Church Choir. Well done

Many thanks
John E Pike

Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Give a man the net and he won't bother you again for 6 weeks