Nell Jones inspires fundraisers

Nell Jones inspires fundraisers

Cyclists have pedalled the equivalent of the distance between London and Paris and back for causes close to their hearts. Millie Bennett was one of five students from Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School who took on the challenge by young people on a National Citizen Service course. The course involves a fundraising element, and Millie, 16, […]

Simon Weston Trophy raises £1130

Simon Weston Trophy raises £1130

There was a great occasion at the weekend on the Booth Bed Lane Playing Field. The 6th annual Simon Weston Trophy Match resulted in a hard-fought 2-1 victory for the West of the village. I’m not sure it matters who won as, most importantly, £1130 was raised for the Remembering Nell Foundation from a wonderful […]

Nell’s Spring Ball

Nell’s Spring Ball

Nell’s Spring Ball 30th March.…Tickets are still available for Nell’s Spring Ball 2019! This promises to be a fantastic evening, with a 3 course meal, bar, live music, raffle and auction! All raising money to help improve the lives and well being of young people in the North West 💕

Lions Youth Brass concert 3rd July

Goostrey’s Amy Hext is arranging a concert in memory of her friend Nell.  Amy is a member of the Lions Youth Brass Band and they have kindly offered their Awards Concert to Amy as a fundraiser for the Remembering Nell Foundation. It is being held at St Michael’s, Middlewich – as there is enough space […]

8th June 6pm Nell’s bench

Cheshire East workers gave their own time today to install Nell’s bench, how kind. We hear on Friday June 8th there will be a short gathering at 6pm at Nell’s bench for anyone who would like to attend. 🐝All are welcome 🐝 (crossroad of Hermitage/Booth Bed Lane and Main Rd, Goostrey)

Nell’s bench

Nell’s bench

Good news from Cheshire East.  They have confirmed that Nell’s bench will be installed on Friday.

Nell’s memorial bench needs installing 🐝

Nell’s memorial bench needs installing 🐝

With the anniversary of the Manchester Arena atrocity coming up next week it is a pity that Cheshire East haven’t yet installed the village’s bench in memory of Goostrey’s Nell Jones. The parish council are understandably frustrated that the Memorial Bench was delivered weeks ago but is still waiting to be fitted – despite numerous […]

Freya receives NHS Heroes award 🐝

Freya receives NHS Heroes award 🐝

Nell’s friend Freya (on ITV’s Lorraine this morning), injured in the Manchester Arena attack, raised £40,000 for the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital in the wake of the atrocity and was honoured at the NHS Heroes Awards last night. Freya Lewis broke down in tears as her efforts were recognised by Louis Tomlinson at the ceremony […]

Nell’s Spring Ball sold out!

Nell’s Spring Ball sold out!

Nell’s Spring Ball 21st April…. SOLD OUT! “Tickets for our launch event – Nell’s Spring Ball – have now sold out!! Thank you so, so much to all those that have kindly bought tickets, donated prizes and helped us in any way. We couldn’t do this without you! 💕 We are so looking forward to […]