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VARIETY CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY Variety, the Children’s Charity of Jersey, marks 50 years of helping disadvantaged and special needs children in Jersey, with a charity skydive and, as the Battle of Flowers chosen charity, their first ever float. They want you to get involved and help them fundraise. For the last 50 years, on almost a daily basis, Variety has received requests from schools, health visitors, social workers, occupational therapists and other organisations who have direct dealings with families for help supporting children who are disadvantaged or have special needs. Variety’s mission has been assisting these children to ensure that as far as possible they have equal opportunities. Many of the requests are for help with basic needs such as food, uniforms, shoes, and baby equipment. As well as requests to provide specialist equipment for disabled children such as wheelchairs, walkers, electronic beds and supportive buggies. In 2017, the total requests Variety received were from 357 families with 732 children amounting to £50,333.70. This represents an increase of 43% in the number of children needing their help from the previous year. Variety are delighted to have been chosen as the 2018 Battle of Flowers
official charity. As well as fundraising on the day, they are looking for people to help build and decorate their first ever float. Variety will have eight brave skydivers taking to the skies on Friday the 31st August. They are looking for some more volunteers willing to take the plunge for a good cause. Sandra Auckland, Chief Barker, says: ‘We are very grateful to all of those who have supported Variety over the years. We have been able to help so many individuals during this time and everything we have achieved has been possible thanks to the generosity of Islanders. Unfortunately, our work is not complete, as we heard from a speech given by the States of Jersey CEO, Charlie Parker, there are still around 300 children in the Island who come from families who are not able to give them breakfast in the morning or buy their school uniforms. Variety plays a vital role in supporting these children and we are asking you to get involved and give us a special push this year. Whether that be helping us build our float for the Battle of Flowers, jumping out of a plane for Variety or fundraising in any way you can. We rely entirely on the generosity of Islanders and our patrons to continue
A 12-year-old student is now sleeping on her dream bed, upcycled from pallet boards by Acorn Enterprises. Full story on page 4
JT is expanding its support this year to bring a wide selection of entertainment, food and games to the world-class event, for Islanders and visitors alike. Full story on page 5
Student builds dream bed thanks to Acorn
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to support our children and any offers of help will be received with open arms, whether you want to become a member, fundraise, volunteer or
Waves cancel flights
Channel Island airline Waves has cancelled all its flights and bookings this summer. It says it’s taking a break to ‘take stock of its position in the current marketplace’. Full story on page 6
donate. The only people more grateful than the team at Variety, will be the local children whose lives will be improved.’
If you would like to help Variety fundraise please contact them on 01534 856937 or you can email admin@varietyjersey.org.je
The Island’s largest community of artisans, producers and craftsmen is proud to announce the further expansion of their membership. Full story on page 8
The Channel Island Children’s Book Award is being launched this year with children aged nine to 12 years old being asked to nominate their favourite book. Full story on page 13
Genuine Jersey attracts new talent to association
First Channel Island children’s book award
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