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Spalding Flower Parade organiser 'delighted' to hit £50k fundraising target




The organiser of the upcoming Spalding Flower Parade is ‘delighted’ to have hit his £50,000 fundraising target.

Stephen Timewell has brought in thousands over the past eight months in his fight to revive the legendary town event.

At the start of the month, the fundraising target was officially smashed, with thousands still coming in ahead of May’s event.

Stephen Timewell (58835792)
Stephen Timewell (58835792)

Steve said: “I was always confident we’d do it but it’s definitely a weight off my shoulders

“I’m absolutely delighted with it and once again I’m very impressed with the people of Spalding.

“We are already up to about £52,000 and I think with the other events coming up, and the money we make on the day through programme sales, we could easily do £60,000, if not more.”

The money has been raised through a plethora of different avenues, be it donations from businesses and residents or events, such as the bingo nights and gigs, and even proceeds from a Christmas song.

However, the generosity has continued throughout Steve’s work, with offers of free flowers and even security services.

Steve believes the real total result is ‘closer to £150,000’ - and plans to use any money left over for good causes.

He said: “Depending on how much is raised and left over, I want to look at setting up days out for disadvantaged children.

“That was always the aim - to use what was left to give something back to the community.”

With less than 100 days to go ahead of May 13’s parade, Steve has plenty left to do but, ultimately, is filled with excitement.

He said: “We are a few days away from getting the route rubber stamped by Lincolnshire County Council and it’s all hands on deck with building the floats.

“We’ve also added more parking as this was a concern.

“In addition to the park and ride from Enterprise Way, Spalding Rugby Club have also said that we can use their site too. So, Black Cat Travel will de running more of the park and ride from there.”

“Every penny counts and helps. It was just an idea at the time and I never thought we would get here.

“We are nearly all set to go now and I’m really excited.”



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