Hundreds of pounds have been donated to local groups and charities after a successful Christmas lights switch on event in Johnstown. The event, which took place at the end of November, featured performances from choirs, festive stalls and a visit from Father Christmas. Organisers Johnstown Community Group have now thanked those who helped put on […]
Community leaders have thanked those who helped put on the community lights switch on in Johnstown. Cllr David A Bithell, on behalf of Johnstown Community Group, said “Despite the weather hundreds turned out to support the local community lights switch on. We changed some of our plans at last minute but it went really well. […]
Johnstown Community Group Raises £1500 for local causes
This article is old - Published: Thursday, Dec 10th, 2020
Johnstown Community Group has raised £1,500 to help support local organisations.
A portion of the money will go towards the Community Cafe in Rhos, which is supporting 200 individuals every week by providing much needed food parcels and support.
Funding was secured from Rhos Community Council and Fry-Fresh, a local company based on Vauxhall Industrial Estate, to the value of £1,250.
Prize money of £230 was also raised from the raffle at Johnstown Bakery, which will be donated to St Mary’s Church who provide services for the surrounding communities including running the church hall.