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26 Oct 00

PRESENTATION OF MAYORAL CHARITY CHEQUE

Deputy Mayor, Cllr Bill Wretham, will be presenting a cheque for £10,250 to Age Concern, Poole, at a special presentation this Friday.

As the 751st Mayor of Poole, Cllr Bill Wretham raised a total of £20,500 during his Mayoral year May 99/May 00. This will be shared between his two charities, Age Concern, Poole and The International Glaucoma Association.

The £10,250 donation will be used to contribute towards the cost of a new mini-bus. Cllr Bill Wretham was closely involved in starting up the popular Buss-Bus Transport Scheme. The introduction of the new 15-seater mini-bus will provide Poole's elderly residents with further access and opportunities to attend outings, lunches and talks run by the organisation

Age Concern, Poole also runs 9 'Pop-In' Centres, giving advice, friendship and providing social activities across the Borough.

Cllr Bill Wretham, Deputy Mayor of Poole, said: "As a Founder Member and Vice Chairman of Age Concern Poole, I'm delighted to make this contribution from my Mayoral year. Financially, Age Concern has operated independently for 18 years, relying on its own fund-raising activities. I hope that this contribution can help this proud tradition to continue. I'd like to give my sincere thanks to everyone who supported me in my year as Mayor."

The second half of the money raised for the Mayor's Charity Appeal, will be donated in the near future to the International Glaucoma Association for the purchase of new equipment.

Maria Whitlock, PR Team, Tel:01202 633060