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Community
Coomers are proud to be actively involved in supporting the local community through sponsorships and support of many local charities, schools, clubs and events.
Here are just a handful of our community activities in recent years.
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| A BIG thank you to all our customers who helped us raise the magnificent sum of £1,727.62 for Help for Heroes, our adopted charity for 2011. This was raised through collections in our branches and through fundraising at corporate events.
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| The Oakhanger village community has launched a 2012 campaign to raise funds for the much needed restoration of St Mary Magdalene Church. This major project - to repair and decorate the fabric of the building and garden - is estimated to cost £43,000. The campaign got off to a good start with donations from Coomers and other local businesses, pictured here with their generous donations. (Further information about the project and campaign can be obtained from Carol McMeekan on 01420 476098.) |
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| Pupils at Woodlea Primary School planted eleven spruce tree seedlings on 22 September 2011 to mark the United Nations International Year of Forests. The trees are some of the 100 million new trees grown this year by SCA Timber of Sweden, whose forests cover an area equivalent of 3.5 million football pitches. Pictured here are the 12 School Councillors from Woodlea who helped to plant the seedlings, along with Simon Larham from SCA Timber, Mrs Humphrey from Woodlea School and Martyn Hammond from Coomers.
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| The Coomers yacht at the 13th annual Polypipe Sailing Regatta on 1 July 2011 at Port Solent. Sadly the complete lack of breeze made racing almost impossible and we finished in 42nd place out of 66! However, a day of relaxation on a calm sea in balmy temperatures was enjoyed by all. The event raised £10,000 for the British Heart Foundation & John Merricks Sailing Trust. |
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| Headley Youth FC were grateful for our sponsorship of the Headley Legends v Tottenham Hotspur Legends football match in July 2011. The day was a huge success, with 900 spectators turning out. With our help they made a profit in excess of £5,000, which will be used to keep subs down, maintain the pitches and provide equipment and kit for over 250 playing members. |
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| Headley Fun Run 2011 sponsored by Coomers and other local businesses. This year saw 218 entrants competing. All money raised will go to charitable causes including Naomi House Children's Hospice and Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice.
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| Coomers Oakhanger staff supporting the Prostate Project (our adopted charity for 2010). Our customers helped us raise an amazing £2,903.62!
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| Alton Town FC, sponsored by Coomers, pictured during the 2009 season.
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| Pupils from Woodlea Primary School with one of their new "20 is Plenty" road signs sponsored by Coomers.
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| During 2010, 55 children from 6 to 16 years registered and participated in MBK Leisures Junior Open Fishing Matches, and a new MBK Junior Match record was recorded at 92lb 15 oz in just 3 hours! We were pleased to give a small donation towards prize funds.
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| Staff from our Oakhanger branch and Head Office, plus friends and family, who took part in the Cancer Research Race for Life at Stoke Park, Guildford in June 2009, and raised a total of £915.
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| The Lockwood Donkey Centre at Wormley, run by the RSPCA, who received a small donation towards making their Donkey Shop stable waterproof.
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| Grayshott Under 13 Red Team, pictured here in their Coomers strip in 2009. |
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| Comic Relief Day at our Haslemere branch in 2009, where the staff grew goatee beards and raised over £100 for the cause!
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| Selborne ZigZag Fest. We sponsored a barrel of beer at both their 2009 and 2010 events. |
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| The Holme School 2010 Summer Fair Tea & Cake Stall, sponsored by Coomers. |
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| "10in10" Charity Cycle Race sponsored by Coomers in 2008. Bill Budd and a group of 10 cycled 750 miles from the UK to Italy and back in aid of 4 charities.
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