PEOPLE in Westbury joined the country in raising money for Comic Relief by making their faces funny for money earlier this month.
The appeal, which alternates with Sport Relief and runs every other year, asked people across the UK to make their faces ‘funny for money’.
Red Nose Day 2015 has raised over £78 million so far, and Westbury’s primary schools and local businesses have made their contributions.
On Friday 13th March, pupils at Westbury Leigh Primary School were invited to go to school in non-uniform and to make their faces ‘funny for money’.
School secretary Charley Oliver said, “Children and staff donned colourful wigs, comical glasses and face paints to make their faces as funny as possible; it was a fantastic effort from everyone involved.
“Children and staff donated £1 towards Comic Relief, and an assembly was held by the members of our pupil leadership team, demonstrating all the important work Comic Relief carry out around the world and the impact our donation will make.
“One year six student, Harry Fullen, donated £20 he had received for his birthday to Comic Relief, as he felt other children needed it more than him. The school is very proud of Harry and his thoughtful contribution to charity.”
Bitham Brook Primary School raised £276 from the day. The children organised and ran their own stalls ranging from cake stalls and sweet treats to Guess Teddy’s Name, How Many Sweets in the Jar, raffles, games, a loom band stall, Design Your Own Red Nose, Make Your Face Funny For Money, a Danceathon and many more!
Headteacher David Ross said, “I’m extremely proud of the effort the children made to support this worthy cause and the enthusiasm that they all showed.”
Westbury Infant School also managed to raise £227 from donations, cake sales, and face painting.
Staff at Westbury Court Care Home raised £156 by dressing in various silly outfits and wearing funny faces to help raise funds for Comic Relief. As well as fancy dress, the home hosted a coffee morning, including a cake sale and raffle.
Home manager Graham Oakes said, “It was a fun day. Some of us did look a bit silly but when you see all the good work that Comic Relief achieves, then we had to play our part. I’m very proud of my staff and would like to thank everyone who supported us.”
To find out more about Comic Relief’s work go to www.comicrelief.com.
