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Young Leaguers – Garden Party at Rushden – July 1952
At ‘Westhill’ Wellingborough Road
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The Rushden Echo, 17th December 1909, transcribed by Kay Collins
Christmas Tree at Rushden
Young Leaguers' Effort for The Children’s Home and Orphanage
Yesterday the annual sale of work and Christmas tree, organised by The Rushden branch of Young Leaguers’ Union—the auxiliary of the National Children’s Home and Orphanage—was held in the Public Hall and proved to be very successful. Various stalls were arranged around the hall, and on the stage was a huge Christmas tree laden with a splendid lot of goods. The stall-holders were:- Refreshment stall, Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. J. F. Knight, Mrs. G. Denton, Mrs. Brawn, Mrs. G. H. Groome, Miss Foskett, and Miss Cunnington; fruit and sweet stall, Misses Dorothy Knight, Majorie Knight, Dorothy Groome, and Doreen Denton; Christmas tree, Mrs. Arthur Cave; work stall, Misses Denton and Brawn; art stall, Misses Winnie Cunnington, Ethel Cave, Doris Cave, and Kathie Denton. There were many other workers. At the
Opening Ceremony,
Mr. J. F. Knight presided, and congratulated the workers on the splendid result attained by the Rushden branch during the last financial year, the amount raised being £50/19/6, which was the largest sum they had raised for some years past. In 1908 the sum raised was £48 and in 1907 £47. Considering the unsettled state of trade during the present year, and the many claims which were made upon the people he thought the result of the year's work was very creditable. (Applause) During the eight years the branch had been established, they had raised no less a sum than £320/10/0. (Applause) Thanks were especially due to the ladies on the committee and particularly the very enthusiastic and energetic secretary. The Y.L.U. throughout the country raised during the last financial year no less than £9,000, which showed an advance of over £1,000 above any previous year. The work of the Home was quite
Undenominational,
and ought to have the support of all classes and sects. Anything which tended to the saving of the children and the reclamation of the child-life of our great cities was much too big a thing to be classed as denominational. He found that the percentage of children who turned out satisfactorily after passing through Homes such as that founded by Dr. Barnardo was at least 90 per cent, and in the case of the Children's Home founded by the Rev. Dr. Stevenson it was even higher. There was still a large number of children on the waiting list, eager for admission to the Children's Home, and it was imperative that the income should be further increased.
In a graceful speech, Mrs. Thomas, of Northampton, who 21 years ago resided in Rushden, declared the sale open.
Mrs. G. H. Groome, moving a vote of thanks to Mrs. Thomas, said that the numbers in the Home had gone up by leaps and bounds, having during the past ten years, and in the various branches there were now 2,220 juveniles. The secret of the growth of the movement was, she believed, the Y.L.U., which had enlisted the sympathies of the children for the children. The inmates of the Home included
Four Children from Rushden,
and the workers included a young lady from Rushden—Miss Annie Causebrook.
The Rev. C. J. Keeler seconded and said that the great aim of the workers of the Home was to teach the children to be self-reliant and to equip them for life's duties.
The motion was carried.
The attractions included houp-la. Tea was served to a large company. During the evening, Mr. Arthur C. Ashby gave an exhibition of magical problems. Mr F. Ballard presided over an entertainment, the artistes being Mrs. S. C. Brightwell, Mrs. Norman, Miss Pegler, Mr. Ginns, and others.
The proceeds were about £30.
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Rushden Argus, 5th July 1912 - Pedlars’ Parade at Rushden
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This photograph was taken at the Young Leaguers’ Union Garden Party
on Thursday week. We print the names and amounts raised in the
order they appear in the picture:-
Back row: Don Green (2s 6d), Leslie Sanders (4s 1d), Grace Selwood (4s), Winnie Cave (9s), Ethel Cave (3s 10½d), Doris Cave (3s 6½d), Kathleen Denton (11s), Dorothy Groome (4s), Winnie Cunnington (£1 12s 7½d), Doreen Denton (4s)
Second row: Hilda Ward (3s 6d), Connie Selwood (3s), Elizabeth Baker (2s)
Front: Gordon Turner (2s 6d), Leslie Cunnington (7s), Wilfred Groome (3s 5½d)
Photo T P Gutteridge
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Rushden Echo, 3rd July 1914, transcribed by Kay Collins
Young Leaguer’s Union – Effort for the National Children’s Home
Garden Party at Rushden
Yesterday the annual garden party arranged in connection with the Rushden branch of the Young Leaguer’s Union was held in the charming grounds of the White House, Rushden, by kind permission of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Knight. The Young Leaguer’s Union is a society principally composed of young people, which has for its object the raising of funds for the support of the National Children’s Home and Orphanage, founded by the late Dr. Stephenson, and the proceeds of yesterday’s function are to be devoted to this end. The charming weather conducted largely to the success of the effort. A large company assembled, including many visitors from the surrounding towns and villages. Amongst those present were the Revs. R. H. Higson (Higham Ferrers), R. Heaps, C. J. Keeler, and H J. Horn.
Tea was served in the grounds at 4 p.m., the ladies presiding at the tables being Mesdames J. Ladds, A. Cave, B. Ladds, C. Cross, W. Colson, Battersby, E. Robinson, C. Barker, A. Sargent, R. Cunnington, and T. A. Baker, Misses Foskett, Wingrove and Clipson.
A pedlars’ parade took place at 5 p.m. when several charming little ladies and smart young gentlemen offered sundry wares for sale to willing purchasers. The pedlars, and the amounts they raised, were Doreen Tomlinson 2/8, Elizabeth Baker 5/3, Lois Baker 5/3, Hilda Ward 1/5½, Josephine Patenall 4/-, Winifred Robinson 2/9, Joan and Phyllis Robinson 3/7, Mollie Battersby 3/-, Ethel Harris 1/6, Marjorie Bright 2/10½, Doreen Cunnington 2/3, Alan and Muriel Ladds 2/8, Eva Ladds 1/4½, Ida Stringer 2/5, Hilda Ward 2/9, Connie Selwood 3/-, Audrey Saint 2/-, Geoffrey Knight 3/1½.
At 6.30 a charming little operetta
was excellently produced by about 30 well trained boys and girls. Mrs. Walter Robinson who received valuable assistance form Miss Hanger and Miss Clipson, being responsible for this entertainment. Great credit devolves upon these ladies for what was undoubtedly one of the most attractive features of the afternoon’s proceedings. The title role was cleverly portrayed by Miss Sophie Dyke, and a special word of praise is also due to the other principals—Misses Winnie Tassell and Dorothy Clarke (village girls), Masters Ernest Bailey (gipsy boy), Wilfred Bailey, and Willie Tassell (village boys). The Highland Fling was prettily danced by the little Misses Nellie Flavell, Evelyn Bailey, Joan Robinson and Florence Everingham, which received well-merited applause. The amounts obtained by the children in their collecting boxes was announced as follows:-
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| Miss Dorothy Groom |
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5
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4
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| Miss Gwen Russell |
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6
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2½
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| Master Wilfrid Hawkes |
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10
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10½
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| Miss F. Bond |
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11
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9½
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| Master Cyril Pack |
1
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18
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6
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Rushden Echo, 5th February 1915, transcribed by Kay Collins
National Children’s Home
Concerts at Rushden and Higham Ferrers
A Great Philanthropic Work
A delightful entertainment was given in the Public Hall, Rushden, on Wednesday, by the London choir of the National Children’s Home and Orphanage, Mr C W Horrell presiding over a large and enthusiastic audience.
The local arrangements were efficiently made by Mrs Jane Cunnington and the Rev R Heaps.
The Chairman said that Dr Stephenson 43 years ago rented a small house in South London and started the Home by adopting two boys. Since then the movement had grown enormously, and about 11,000 children had passed through the Home.
The programme consisted of action songs, choruses, solos, recitations, drills, etc., and the items plainly proved the wonderful care which is paid to the training of the children. One lassie has a voice of remarkable purity, sweetness, and compass, and promises to develop into a great singer.
The Rev H J Sugden, who was in charge of the choir, spoke of the splendid sums raised annually by the Rushden branch of the Y.L.U.
About 180 “old boys” had volunteered for active service. Two had gone down with H.M.S. Hogue, and one had been killed in the trenches. Four children from Rushden had been taken into the Home. The Y.L.U., by the money they raised last year, maintained for 12 months no fewer than 600 children.
The audience, in addition to paying for tickets for the entertainment, contributed 36s as an “extra”.
Last night a similar entertainment was given in the Wesleyan Assembly-room at Higham Ferrers.
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Rushden Echo Friday, July 9 1915, transcribed by Sue Manton.
Garden Party at Rushden
Annual Effort of the Young Leaguers Union - For the National children’s Home
The annual garden party arranged by the Rushden branch of the Young Leaguers Union, which has for its object the raising of funds on behalf of the National Children’s Home and Orphanage, founded by the late Dr. Stephenson, was held in the grounds of “Eastfields” Rushden, yesterday by kind permission of Mr. and Mrs. G. Denton. The arrangements were admirably made by the local committee under the presidency of Mrs. G. H. Groome with Mrs. I. Cunnington as secretary, and Miss F. Denton as treasurer.
Despite an overcast sky a goodly number sat down to tea which was served on the lawn at 4pm. The evening was spent in various games and amusements. The fees charged for the use of the tennis court and the bowling green proved an excellent source of revenue and various competitions comprising clock golf, skittles, candle lighting etc. were arranged and supervised by the Misses Kathleen Denton and Hilda Jaques.
A refreshment stall was in the charge of the tea committee – Mesdames Brawn, Berry, Ward, and Nichols, Miss E. Groome and Miss F. Denton.
Misses Brawn, Denton, Cunnington and E. Sanders supervised a cake stall and charming little vendors dispersed sweets, eggs, jam etc. – from prettily decorated baskets. These little merchants, who all showed themselves well versed in the art of salesmanship comprised:-
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| Elizabeth |
Baker |
6
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6
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| Lois |
Baker |
6
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6
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| Molly |
Battersby |
3
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6
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| Winnie |
Robinson |
3
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0
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| Connie |
Selwood |
2
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6
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| Irene |
Selwood |
2
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1
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| Hilda |
Ward |
2
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6
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| John |
Robinson |
2
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8
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| Josephine |
Patenall |
2
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5
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£
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| Cyril |
Pack |
2
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11
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4
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| Wilfred |
Hawkes |
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9
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11
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| Ethel |
Harris |
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4
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6
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| Eva |
Ladds |
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2
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2
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| Mabel |
Hewitt |
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2
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3
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A cake guessing competition brought in 13/2d and the winners were Mrs. W. Colson and Lieu. Morris.
At 7pm a much appreciated programme, arranged by Mr. J. Lindsay Clipson A.R.C.O. was given. This consisted of selections by the R.A.M.C. Male Voice Choir (conductor Lance-Corp T. Jones) songs by Miss Clipson, Master W. Cock, Pte. W. T. Davies and Lance-corpl. Bert James and recitations by Miss Sherratt. The day’s proceeds were £20.
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| Rushden Echo, 10th December 1915, transcribed by Gill Hollis
Rushden Juveniles’ Effort for Dr. Barnardo’s Homes
Maintaining a Little Invalid - Christmas Tree
The ninth annual Christmas tree and box-opening arranged by the Rushden branch of the Young Helpers’ League on behalf of the funds of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes was held yesterday week in the Public Hall, Rushden. The platform was artistically decorated with palms, ferns, holly, and flowers, the scheme of embellishment having been carried out by Mesdames W. Robinson, C. L. Bradfield, and I. Haigh. The following stalls did brisk business:
Doll and fancy stall, Miss Muriel Baker.
Christmas tree, Mesdames W. Robinson, Hall, Rands, C. W. Barker, Miss Rene Clipson, and Miss D. York.
Bran tub, Miss Nellie Flavell.
Household stall, Misses Clipson, Mesdames Haigh, Chambers, and S. Robinson.
The refreshment stall was Miss Sophie Dyke’s commendable effort, and much regret was occasioned by the fact of her enforced absence owing to indisposition.
The excellent arrangements were made by the general committee.
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Rushden Echo, 14th July 1916, transcribed by Kay Collins
Y.L.U. – Last night the following programme was given by the Newton-road Infants in the Park-road Wesleyan schoolroom in aid of the National Children’s Home and Orphanage: Song, The cheerful dandelion; game, Fair Rosie; recitation, Rainbow Fairies, Mary Clark; game, How d’ye do, my fair maid; recitation, The Land of Nod, Edna Hodgkins; game, I took a walk; recitation, If, Bertie Green; song, Once I got into a boat; game, I see you; recitation, A child’s song in spring, Maisie Bettles; ribbon dance; recitation, The new moon, Edward Durham; duologue, Where are you going to my pretty maid?, Amy George, Bertie Green; maypole dances.
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The Rushden Argus July 1st 1921, transcribed by Susan Manton
Garden Party of Rushden Young Leaguers Union
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Some of the Little Sellers
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Rushden’s branch of the Young Leaguers’ Union never fails to send a very creditable subscription to the National Children’s Home and Orphanage. The annual summer effort, in the form of a garden party was held a week ago in the grounds of “Eastfields” and all these young people, who make a pleasing group, worked hard to raise money for their little friends in the Orphanage.
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Rushden Echo, 24th June 1927, transcribed by Kay Collins
Rushden Support for Children’s Home - Young Leaguers’ Garden Party
Yesterday the annual garden party of the Rushden branch of the Young Leaguers’ Union was held in the pleasant grounds of Eastfields by the kindness of Mr and Mrs George Denton, jun. The Union annually gives good support to the National Children’s Home and Orphanage, into which institution 99 Northamptonshire children have been received. Miss F Denton is the hon. secretary of the Rushden branch of the Y.L.U., and in her efficient work she is ably backed by many other enthusiastic helpers.
At yesterday’s garden party there were several stalls, managed as follow: Miscellaneous, Mesdames Phillips, Robinson, Selwood, Berry, Groome, H F Jaques, W McC. Horrell, Denton, and Cunnington; refreshments, Mesdames Brawn, C Brawn, Knight, Ladds, Nichols, Cox, and Newton and Misses Scott, Denton, C Hall, W Bridgment, and D Tomlinson; lucky number competition, Don Bridgment; ice cream, D Tomlinson; cake guessing, Mabel Knight. Morris dances were given by Miss W Wooding’s pupils. A tennis tournament had been arranged by Misses Brawn, Cunnington, Battersby, and Tysoe, the finals being played on the Eastfields courts. Games for the younger children were supervised by Misses Ward, J Claridge, and M Nichols, Madame Romany gave many palmistry readings, and competitions had been organised by Misses D Knight, E Ladds, and D Denton. Mrs C G Ward, as usual, had charge of a number of pedlars, who did well trading in various goods for the funds. Mr J W Cooke’s band played for dancing.
The winners of the tennis tournament were Miss E Claridge and Mr Len Brawn, and Miss J D Denton and Mr Reg Sanders were second.
The takings for the day amounted to £40, a very satisfactory sum. The pedlars handed in the following amounts: Jean Horrell, 18s.; Paddy Horrell, 18s.; Alec Capon, 10s.; Megan Capon, 10s.; Betty Codgebrook, 9s. 2d.; Bunty Parsons, 6s.; Rita Campion, 5s. 2½d.; Dorothy Campion, 5s. 0½d.; Cencil Nobel, 1s. 9d.; Keith Clark, 4s.; Roger Green, 2s. 3d.; Patricia Green, 2s. 3d.; Tony Sanders, 5s.; Barbara Cunnington, 2s. 7½d.; Betty Cunnington, 2s. 7½; total, £5 1s. 11d.
The lucky number competition brought in £1 1s. and was won by Mrs J Knight, of Rosemount (59); the cake competition made 9s. 6d.
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Rushden Echo, 6th July 1928, transcribed by Kay Collins
Support at Rushden for Orphans
Dancing Display at the Young Leaguers’ Garden Party - Tennis Tournament
Yesterday the annual garden party of the Rushden branch of the Young Leaguers’ Union, which had for its object the support of the National Children’s Home and Orphanage, was held in the grounds of Moorland House, by kind permission of Mr and Mrs W B Sanders. Fortunately the weather remained fair enough throughout the afternoon and evening not to mar the fete. Excellent arrangements for the success that attended the effort had been made by Miss F Denton and helpers. Mrs C G Ward had charge of busy pedlars, who raised good sums by the sale of articles from trays.
During the afternoon a dancing display was given by pupils of Miss Phyllis Robinson and Miss prior, recitations being given at intervals by Megan Capon, a solo by Phyllis Knight, and a duet by Doreen Horrell and Enid Mann. The dances were as follow: Dance of the Gnomes, D Mann, D Horrell, J Horrell, E Mann, I Lawman, and M Knight; Flower Fairies, Pamela Roberts, Kristine Riley, and Betty Codgebrook; Flower Dance, Pamela Roberts; Butterfly, Joy Draper; Pony Dance, driver Mary Knight, ponies Enid Mann and Doreen Horrell; Sunshade Dance, Mary Knight; Gipsy Dance, P Knight, I Lawman, D Mann, and J Horrell; Sailors’ Hornpipe, B Robinson, E Mann, M Knight and D Horrell.
At intervals during the evening selections were played by Mr Cooke’s orchestra.
Much interest was taken in the finals of an American tennis tournament, which had been played as part of the programme culminating in yesterday’s effort. The arrangements had been made by Mrs J Roe and Misses W Cunnington, M Battersby, and D Tysoe. The winners were Miss Tysoe and Mr C W Wing, with Mrs T Sanders and Mr R Sanders second. Preliminary contests had been played on courts at the residences of Mr G Denton, Mr J Roe, Mr J F Knight, Mr G Selwood, Mr Cunnington, and Mr Hawkes.
There were a number of stalls, which, with smallholders, we as follow: Refreshment stall, Mesdames Brawn, C Brawn, Newton, Cox, J F Knight, Ladds, Nichols, Capon, Mann, and Hall and Misses Denton, Hall, and Bridgment; fancy stall, Mesdames Groome, Cunnington, Selwood, Robinson, Berry, Phillips, Jaques, Horrell, and A Cave; competitions, Misses D and M Knight, N Groome, and D Denton; icecream, Miss Tomlinson and Mrs Mann.
The pedlars and the amounts they raised were as follow: Megan and Alec Capon, £1 17s. 2d.; Jeanne and Paddy Horrell, £2 9s.; Catharine and Dennis Harris, 10s. 7d.; Roger and Patricia Green, 4s. 10d.; Dorothy Campion, 4s. 7d.; Rita Campion, 4s. 7d; Bunty Parsons, 12s. 6d.; Denise Mann and Florence White, 9s.; Enid Mann, 9s.; Philip Jaques, 10s.; Mary Knight, 4s.; Barbara Cunnington, 2s.; Betty Cunnington, 2s.; total £7 19s. 3d.
The total sum raised exceeded £40.
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