A community group which devotes its time to issues that matter in Redcar, is hoping for your support in this year’s Wish campaign.
Friends of Redcar was set up to provide practical and physical support for issues in and around the seaside town.
The group, which was initially set up in 2013 to try to keep Redcar’s sands as rubbish-free as possible, aims to impact positively on the environment, aesthetics and community. It is hoped that by doing so, this will help to increase tourism, trade and community pride.
The volunteer group has entered The Gazette’s Wish campaign this year in the hope that they can get creative on the seafront.
Carl Quartermain, of the group said: “We intend to spend this year’s Wish money on creating an art mural to improve the aesthetics of the beach front.
“We have permission by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council to encourage art throughout the community utilising hoardings and other sites.
“We’ll use our share to put towards paint and cleaning materials.”
Every year, The Gazette’s Wish campaign gives away thousands of pounds to not-for-profit groups and organisations benefiting the Teesside community.
Each registered group will be guaranteed a share of our £40,000 fund.
The more tokens a group collects, the bigger its share of the prize pot.
Although there are no more tokens to collect, there is still time to help by sending your tokens to your chosen group, which must submit them by 5pm on February 23.
To help Friends of Redcar, send your tokens to: 27 Yew Tree Avenue, Redcar, TS10 4QD.
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