LSA Circle Charity donation

After our July meeting Bro. John Gildert presented a cheque to Sharon Smith, a member of Caritas Care, for their ACE Project.  The total raised for John's charity whilst he was Circle President last year was £1,700.  After Sharon had thanked the Circle she asked Andrew Thornton, a volunteer, to read a poem he had written in appreciation (see below).

Andrew Thornton, Sharon Smith, Bro. John Gildert

I would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you

For all the money raised and everything you do.

It has helped pay people’s electric or got them a bed,

Funded their transport, even put toward an allotment shed.

With our Men After Prison group we are able to give back,

Speaking to schools and colleges, trying to keep kids on the right track.

You’ve helped so many people who wouldn’t normally get a second glance

I know I speak for all of them when I say thanks for giving us a chance.