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Chinese feast to
raise money for North West Cancer Research
A Southport-based
fundraising committee is hosting its annual Chinese banquet to raise
funds for the region's leading cancer research charity.
The popular event is in its 3rd year now and will be held at the Ho
Lee Chow restaurant in Southport on Friday, 12 September 2014. Doors open
at 7pm and all money raised will be donated to North West Cancer
Research (NWCR) Incorporating Clatterbridge Cancer Research. NWCR
funds vital research into the diagnosis and treatment of cancer at
the region's top universities.
Organised by the Southport NWCR fundraising committee, the evening
will allow guests to enjoy a delicious Chinese feast with
entertainment throughout provided by local singer Alan Henry.
Tickets for the banquet cost £26 each with tables set for groups of
8, 10 and 12, but parties of all sizes can go along and single
guests will also be given a warm welcome.
A raffle will be held during the evening with generously donated
prizes including a full champagne afternoon tea, golf lessons with
ex-professional Jim Payne and match tickets from Everton Football
Club.
Olive Cutts, chair of the Southport committee, said:- "Local
people always give us such tremendous support when we host these
kinds of events, and I hope they'll continue to do so by coming
along to enjoy a wonderful evening with us. It'll be a night
of delicious food and great entertainment, but most importantly
we'll raise money for cancer research which can make the lives of
sufferers and their families so much easier."
Anyone interested in attending the Chinese banquet should contact
Olive Cutts on:- 01704 807857 or can purchase tickets directly through
the Ho Lee Chow restaurant on Rotten Row, Southport.
The Southport committee is one of over 20 regional committees in
North and Mid-Wales who support NWCR. Its network of volunteers also
covers Merseyside, Cumbria, Lancashire and Cheshire. Around 85p of
every pound raised by these committees is put into actual research
which equates to around £750,000 a year.
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Debt worries
rise as economy grows
THE economy is growing and
unemployment falling yet even more people are worried about debt.
A new infographic, Personal Debt In The UK 2014,
from award winning financial solutions company Baines & Ernst,
reveals that 51% of us are suffering financial anxieties. This
figure is up by 20% on the same survey last year when 42% admitted
money worries.
The infographic also shows that concerns about payday loans have
shot up by 200% over the last 12 months. The latest figures, based
on research carried out by ComRes, also reveals 9% of people are
worried about high interest debts.
The statistics, which show 43% of people are struggling to make it
to pay day, also point to a growing reliance on credit. According to
the poll, 43% say credit card debts cause them the most worry. This
figure is up by 33% on last year and 22% are also concerned about
their overdrafts. Seventeen per cent of those polled are worried
about bank loan debts compared to 9% last year.
The findings may surprise the Government, which recently revealed
that the UK economy has grown by 3.1% while the number of people out
of work is at its lowest level in 5 years.
"We were interested to explore debt levels in the UK and
revisit our previous infographic to see whether statistics relating
to debts had improved or declined over the past 12 months. What we
found, is that while the economy is certainly moving in the right
direction, people are still struggling to keep up with debt
repayments as the cost of living continues to rise." says Shaz Sulaman, joint Managing Director of Baines & Ernst.
The 2014 infographic confirms that the cost of living is a major
factor. The survey's multiple choice questionnaire reveals that 59%
struggle with rising food prices, 52% with energy bills and 38% say
growing transport costs are an issue. 25% say credit card payments
are causing problems.
Shaz adds:- "The figures also show that a quarter of those
polled expected their financial situation will worsen in the next 6
months. If you cannot afford to repay your credit card or
store cards in full every month and continue to spend, your
situation can easily spiral out of control. Turning to credit in
order to make ends meet or write off existing debts could lead to
further financial problems in the future.
There are many solutions available, from budgeting advice to debt
repayment plans that make getting out of debt more affordable, so we
would urge those who are worried to seek help from a reputable professional
financial solutions company, as soon as possible." |
