Scarf Swap for South East Simon at Jerpoint Glass

Bring a scarf and buy a scarf at South East Simon fundraiser

The Leadbetter ladies from Jerpoint Glass in Co Kilkenny will host a novel event to raise funds for the South East Simon Community through two special Scarf Swop Coffee Mornings this month.

The fundraising Scarf Sales will be held on Friday October 25th and Saturday October 26th at Jerpoint Glass studios in Stoneyford, Co Kilkenny. The event will run from 10am until 1pm each day and complimentary tea, coffee and treats will be offered.

Along with the two-day Scarf Swop, the Leadbetters will also present glass-blowing demonstrations on both days and families are welcome to bring children who will enjoy free bandana painting on Saturday, October 26th.

Scarf-loving men and women are asked to come along and bring an unwanted scarf that they would like to donate for the sale in aid of the South East Simon Community, which provides vital services tothose at risk of homelessness. The Scarf Swap will raise much-needed funds for the charity that offers vital drop-in facilities, residential opportunities and advice throughout the South East region.

Kathleen Leadbetter is a lover of scarves and the Scarf Swap idea was born when she began thinking about how Jerpoint Glass could help the charity in a practical, but fun way.

“Everybody has a scarf that they don’t want anymore. Scarves are an understated and versatile accessory that both men and women wear. We hope to have a variety of donated scarves for men and women on sale over the fundraising weekend, that will help raise funds for the South East Simon Community,” said Kathleen.

Each year South East Simon needs to raise €600,000 to continue to deliver vital services in the South East. In 2012, the South East Simon Community supported over 250 adults and almost 170 children with housing, tenancy sustainment supports, resettlement supports and after-care projects. They also offer life skills training and well-being programmes aimed at providing information on personal development and teaching clients to become more independent.

Joe Simpson of South East Simon said he was delighted that the Leadbetters were hosting the event and hoped that it would be well-supported.

“Demand for the services we provide continues to rise. We are very grateful to Jerpoint Glass for organising this event on the charity’s behalf. I hope that people will attend the Scarf Swap Coffee mornings and help support the vital and necessary services we provide to those most in need,” said Joe

Scarves can be donated at drop off points in Supervalu in Thomastown and Loughboy Co. Kilkenny, St Canices’ Credit Union and also in the Centra Store in Bennettsbridge.

The Scarf Swap coffee mornings will be held at Jerpoint Glass Studio, Stoneyford from 10 am until 1pm on Friday 25^th and Saturday 26^th October with complimentary tea, coffee and treats for all, plus bandana painting for children on Saturday.

www.jerpointglass.com / www.simon.ie

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