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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

In the 1970’s my father was very involved in fundraising and the charity with which he was particularly involved (and which was his favourite) with was the Liverpool Royal School for the Blind.

When dad was concerned with the Liverpool Royal School for the Blind, (it seemed to entail him attending dinners with various sportsmen and being photographed with every Miss World from 1970 – 1978), the school was primarily for visually impaired children providing education and training for 5 to 19 year olds.

Times have changed however, and the school, which is a non maintained special school and a totally independent charity, now caters for up to 66 children ranging in age from 2 – 19 years with not only visual impairment but who also have significant special educational needs from moderate to profound including multi-sensory impairment, physical or behavioural disabilities.

The school provides its pupils, some of whom are weekly boarders from all over the country, with the skills, knowledge and aptitudes they can use to lead, as far as possible, an independent life within their own homes and community.

Recently the school was determined by OFSTED to be “outstanding in all areas”. Liverpool Royal School for the Blind is an internationally recognised centre of excellence and specialist teachers have come from as far away as Russia to visit the school and learn from the staff how they work with the children. Mr Joe Byrne, head teacher of the school, was awarded the OBE for his contribution to education

I have spoken to Joe, and he would love to provide the children with a very special garden. For the children who are able, the staff want to teach them how to grow vegetables and flowers, and for those who are less able, a sensory garden with perfumed, prickly and strong tasting edible plants and herbs will enhance their enjoyment and meaning of the garden.

Many of the children use wheelchairs therefore the garden will have to be accessible, have raised beds and, most importantly, be stocked with plants.

If you are thinking of buying me a birthday present (and you haven’t bought it!) I would be very grateful if instead you would make a donation to the Liverpool Royal School for the Blind.

It would be fantastic if we could provide the children with the garden that will enrich not only their education but also their lives.

Thanks everyone

Greg

 

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Royal School for the Blind

Royal School for the Blind

Charity Registration No. 526090

The Royal School for the Blind, Liverpool is a non-maintained special school and a totally independent charity catering for the needs of pupils aged between 2 and 19 years with a visual impairment and additional disabilities, including multi-sensory impairment.

Donations 74

Greg...thanks for letting us share this time with all the gang. Absolutley fantastic!

Donation by Fran & Amy Guinan on 26/09/11

£200.01

Greg wishing you a very happy birthday from everyone at Dollar - Top couple of days in Mallorca - Looking forward to your 50th ! !

Donation by Tom Knopek on 25/09/11

£500.00

Donation by Loudon Mackay on 23/09/11

£150.00

Hey Gee Going to be a 40th to remember Sir!! Lookng forward to celebrating with ya Big Man! Great idea with the donations Kiwi

Donation by Matt Davenport-brown on 22/09/11

£100.00

Hi Greg, Happy Birthday and looking forward to celebrating with you this weekend. See you tomorrow. Tony

Donation by Tony Randall on 22/09/11

£100.00

Dear Greg, wishing you lots of love and happiness on your 40th Birthday celebration. Fab idea x

Donation by Kate spicer on 22/09/11

£150.00

Happy Birthday Greg! Hope you have a great weekend,looking forward to helping you celebrate in the sunshine,lots of love John and Deb xx

Donation by John Bailey on 22/09/11

£100.00

Congrats Rambo,not sure if i ticked the "hide donate box" but if i did £5000 of total was 100% me. Look forward to a weekend of culture- Phil & Sandra

Donation by Phil Eaton on 22/09/11

£100.00

Buon Compleanno Greggy! Great initiative! Should do more in future! Looking forward to James Bond-ing and drinking elaborate cocktails! GARY!

Donation by Frank, Felicity & Olivia on 22/09/11

£100.00

Great idea Greg, hope this helps. Happy birthday pal. See you in the sun !! xx

Donation by Nick & Julie Barnes + family on 22/09/11

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIG BOY!!! YOU WILL BE THE BEST DRESSED JAMES BOND EVER!! HAVE A GREAT TIME XXX

Donation by tim and sonya bower on 22/09/11

£100.00

HAPPY 40th BIRTHDAY GREG Looking forward to spending some time with you southenders!! :-)

Donation by Liam & Jayne Guinan on 22/09/11

Happy Birthday Greggy! Looking forward to seeing you at the weekend! FBS:)

Donation by Barry Marchant on 22/09/11

Going to be a fun weekend Happy Birthday Sir Paul and Anna

Donation by Paul Williams on 22/09/11

£200.00

Happy Birthday, Greg. We are really looking forward to celebrating with you.

Donation by Harry & Hilary Dixon on 22/09/11

Great idea to support the Liverpool Royal School for the Blind. Happy Birthday - really looking forward to celebrating with you.

Donation by Charlotte and Carl on 21/09/11

£200.00

Greg top man what a great gesture. Wishing you all the best on your 40th. T K

Donation by Tony Killoran on 21/09/11

£500.00

Greg, This is a fantastic idea and will truly enhance a lot of people's lives. We are really looking forward to enjoying a great weekend with you.

Donation by Guy & Maria - Jersey on 21/09/11

This time next year ..... Can't believe your hitting 40. Have a great Birthday and thanks for everything. All our love

Donation by Laurence, Claire + Kids on 21/09/11

Greg, Great cause - lets do more in the future - the boys need an excuse to climb a mountain. Looking fwd to the big celebration in the sun. Dave

Donation by David and Tara Roberts on 21/09/11

£200.00

Looking forward to seeing you at the weekend and think this is a great idea to put what people want to give you to an excellent cause Steve

Donation by Steven Endacott on 21/09/11

£100.00

Fantastic idea Greg - hope this will help.

Donation by Mark Slater on 21/09/11

£250.00

Dear Greg, Happy Birthday ! Love Adam, Julie and Alfie x x x

Donation by ADAM MASTERSON on 21/09/11

Thank you for setting this up and looking forward to seeing you and celebrating. H

Donation by Richard Campbell-Davys on 21/09/11

£85.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$38,582.88
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$38,582.88
  • Gift Aid$38.21

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