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Local Club’s Bumper Year for LATCH
On Wednesday 1 February, LATCH Chairman, Judge Philip Price and LATCH Trustee, Steve Murray attended a presentation evening at Dunraven Conservative Club in Penygraig. The club chose LATCH its charity during 2011 and organised a number of events during the year which raised £2,178. The vice-Chairman of the Conservative Club, Alfie Rowlands felt that the Charity… More»
LATCH’s 30 Year Milestone
On Monday 30 January, children currently undergoing treatment on Sky Ward marked LATCH’s 30 year milestone anniversary with a special party and a birthday cake. This is the first of a number of events that are planned for the year. Many friends of LATCH were invited to join in the launch of the 30th Anniversary… More»
ON TOP OF THE WORLD
Adam Stanton undertook the challenge of a lifetime last August when he climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in aid of LATCH. Adam said that the climb was extremely demanding, but one of the most exhilarating experiences of his life. A lot of friends were made during the journey to the summit, which they successfully conquered when they… More»
Porthcawl Santa Run 2011
The Emyr Owen Branch recently saw in the New Year with approximately 80 Santas, who braving the pouring rain and howling wind ran and walked between public houses in Porthcawl in aid of LATCH. The Emyr Owen Branch would like to thank all the public houses for their hospitality, in particular The Rose and Crown… More»
Sainsbury’s Help Make A Difference!
As part of working with the community, Sainsbury’s Store in Queen Street, Cardiff invited LATCH to carry out a bucket collection in their store on Thursday 15th December. LATCH volunteers Brian and Sue Warrilow, Fiona Kinsella and Dave McElroy were made to feel very welcome on the day and collected an incredible £224.90. There was… More»
What a novel idea! Charity collection marks retirement
A £1,000 donation has been presented to LATCH to mark the retirement of Vale of Glamorgan mobile library driver John Jones. Vale Council library staff raised the money to mark the end of John’s 25 year career driving the mobile library – first with South Glamorgan County Council, then with the Vale. John said: “My… More»
Top Blue Peter Honour for Phoebe
8 year old Phoebe Taylor had an early Christmas present this year when she received a Gold Blue Peter badge following the effort she put in to holding a bake sale for the Blue Peter Bake-off Appeal. Phoebe received the following letter from Editor of Blue Peter, Tim Levell:- 14 December 2011 Dear Phoebe We… More»
Season’s Greetings from LATCH
LATCH would like to wish all our friends and supporters a very Merry Christmas and all the best for 2012. We would like to thank everyone for their amazing fundraising efforts and generosity over 2011 and as ever we have been overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity of the public. Christmas period is often one… More»
Christmas 2011 Raffle
The raffle was drawn on Tuesday 6 December 2011 at 12 noon on Sky Ward, Children’s Hospital for Wales by patients Corris Davies, Ellie Jones and Jac Evans. Pictured is Corris Davies. The lucky winners were 1st Prize = £500 Mrs Catherine Castle, Cardiff (Ticket No: 55541) 2nd Prize = £300 Miss Coleen Osborne, Cefn… More»
LATCH gets a professional makeover
In 2012, LATCH will be celebrating its 30th Anniversary. In preparation for the celebrations, LATCH has undergone a professional make-over! Explains Denise Henderson, LATCH General Manager, “Six months ago, Claire Lillie joined the LATCH team to review our marketing and communications activities. Claire, who has over fifteen years of experience in this field, was sponsored… More»
