Pupils from Ysgol Y Wern Choir collect their prize

A whole year in the planning by 9 primary schools, Save The Children, Colorfoto and Howell’s School, Cardiff; this was the huge undertaking by dedicated teams to achieve a Christmas extravaganza success. Colorfoto’s sponsorship of the Christmas Past Fair at Howell’s School on 28th November was a most memorable event, particularly for the pupils and staff of the schools that took part in the main feature of the fair, the ‘Primary Schools’ Choir Competition’, which was won by Ysgol Y Wern, Cardiff. 800 visitors came along to support the event, held in aid of Save The Children. It was the first one of its kind and the school’s Victorian building proved an ideal setting. A huge thank you goes to Sally Davis, Principal of Howell’s School and her wonderful staff for hosting the fair, which we are certain will become an annual event. Our thanks also go to The High Sheriff of South Glamorgan, Mrs Anne Campbell for presenting the prizes and Mr Richard Powell, Director of Global Child Safeguarding in his role as MC. We will keep you posted on how much money was raised for Save The Children.

Celebration time at Colorfoto Studio

Colorfoto’s support for Save The Children continued in 2010. Our school customers came up trumps again when they helped us raise £1363.62 at our 6 Nations Rugby events. Save The Children’s Fund Raising Executive, Jess Evans said, “Colorfoto’s support has been wonderful over the past few years and this payment will make a huge difference to the lives of many children. The current situation in Niger requires urgent action, and we are providing monthly cash transfers to help tide families over until the next harvest, as well as treating severely malnourished children. We need to take immediate action and Colorfoto’s kind donation will help tremendously.”

Save The Children Fashion Show

Cardiff City Hall was the venue for the annual Save The Children Ladies’ Luncheon in Cardiff this year, where 500 ladies were entertained by Owen Money and Hywel James. Colorfoto was present to record the event and all images are now on-line to purchase at www.colorfoto.co.uk
The guests witnessed a plethora of wonderful auction and raffle prizes, including a Gucci bracelet, a diamond ring, and a framed print and portrait studio voucher from Colorfoto. While guests relaxed over fine food and wine, a consortium of businesses from Cowbridge delighted everyone with a splendid fashion show and for more information on fashion outlets in Cowbridge please visit www.cowbridgefashion.co.uk  Save The Children was Colorfoto’s Charity of The Year in 2009 and our support continues in 2010.

Mrs Shan Legge-Bourke

The BBC Club in Llandaff was the venue for a well attended event organised by the committee of the Cardiff branch of Save The Children. Mrs Shan Legge-Bourke, President of Save The Children in Wales addressed 60 guests over coffee and mince pies, praising the work of the charity on both a local and international level. Sales of Xmas cards, paper and other gifts were brisk in an atmosphere of friendly Christmas cheer. Colorfoto was present to record the event and kindly donated a portrait studio voucher, which, in addition to other raffle prizes raised over £500 for the charity.

Save The Children Certificate

In recognition of Colorfoto’s support for Save The Children in 2009, we are very proud to announce that we have been nominated by the charity as ‘Corporate Fundraiser of the Year’. Our support has taken various forms, from monetary donations to publicity material and photography services. In our daily involvement with schools, Colorfoto is constantly reminded of the needs and aspirations of children, and we hope our support of Save The Children will serve in some way to help those who are least able to fend for themselves.

David McCarroll, Katherine Freeman & Mary Elliott

Colorfoto’s support for Save The Children in 2009 culminated in a classical music concert at Holy Cross Church Cowbridge, on Saturday, 12th September. The international performers displayed their outstanding talents to a packed audience, and due to avid local interest, organisers are already planning a similar event for next year. Colorfoto printed complimentary tickets, flyers and programmes for the concert and the final amount raised will be announced shortly.

Amandine Ware of Gwenfo Primary School

Local primary schools took part in a music initiative in support of Save The Children. They listened to excerpts of classical music that were played at Holy Cross Church Cowbridge on 12th September, and a number of drawings were chosen and included in the event programme. The children represent Howell’s School, Gwenfo, St Bride’s Major, St David’s, Colwinston, Llansannor and Llanharry C/W Primary Schools and Ysgol Iolo Morganwg, who were presented with complimentary posters of their drawings.

Charity Concert Programme

Holy Cross church in Cowbridge was the venue for a wonderful evening of classical music. Hugely talented, young musicians delighted a packed audience, and the proceeds raised will be announced shortly. Local school children provided drawings to best represent excerpts of the music, and these were displayed at the church. Colorfoto printed complimentary tickets, flyers and posters for the event.