Page 12 - December 2015 Issue 300

12 THE NEW COUNTESTHORPE HERALD
DECEMBER 2015
He continued: “He surprised us with bags of goodies, Halloween costumes and sweets for the kids and really went out of his way to talk to everyone. He took selfies with all the young people and went round meeting the staff and care team. Paddy had everyone here laughing and smiling.”
Rainbows has a whole host of festive fundraising activities taking place this winter which you can get involved in - including Santa Runs, Carol Concerts, a Christmas Superdraw and this year’s Light up A Life celebrations. For more information or to get involved visit: www. rainbows.co.uk/christmas.
COULD YOU HELP
SAVE OUR CUB PACK?
Due to current leaders moving on after many years of service, Countesthorpe Cubs are in desperate need of willing, enthusiastic adults who can give up their time to work alongside existing leaders, and help keep the Cub Pack going. Cubs offers great opportunities to youngsters in our village, allowing them to try new activities, both indoors and outdoors, and learn valuable skills such as independence and leadership. Activities include games, crafts, camp skills and more, plus opportunities to go on camps each year. Cubs is increasingly popular in the village, with many youngsters enjoying the great opportunities it offers. However, we rely completely on volunteers to deliver our exciting programme. No previous experience or involvement in the group is needed, and training and support will always be offered. We are looking for adults over 18 who can help, either every week or on a more occasional and flexible basis – any help that you can offer is greatly appreciated! If you or anyone you know could help us, please contact our Group Scout Leader Mark Bicknell on 07803134828. Please help us to continue giving our village youngsters great life experiences.
LET THE ‘RAIN’,
SEE THE ‘BOWS’!
Television presenter, actor, comedian and all round nice guy, Paddy McGuinness, paid a surprise visit to Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People.
Best known for his one-liners as host of ITV1’s Saturday night dating show, Take Me Out, Paddy popped in to meet the children, young people, families and staff on Friday. The TV funny man, who also recently appeared in Coronation Street, took part in arts activities, signed autographs and happily posed for photos with everyone at the hospice.
Rainbows is the East Midland’s only hospice for children and young people, providing care and support for those with life-limiting and terminal illnesses across the region.
Paddy, who was in the East Midlands as part of his sold-out nationwide stand up tour, also brought an array of Halloween gifts for the children, including dressing up costumes and sweets.
Nishil Saujani, who invited Paddy to visit the hospice, said: “When Paddy said he wanted to pop by, our families were very excited. They love watching him on TV and couldn’t believe that he was coming in especially to meet them.”