Post by: Peter on November 03, 2003, 05:01:17 PM
Post by: Peter on November 08, 2003, 12:13:50 PM
Both Mark and I feel that 'Civic pride' should not be something that is confined to the past century and that Tpr. Finney's act is an event that we should mark today.
I know that Joe Goodwin's family still cherish his watch and are rightly proud of his award, would it not be fitting if todays residents of Marple were to mark Chris Finney's bravery by contributing to a similar presentation to him?
We would like your views on the above, would you be willing to donate? If so The Marple Website would not only be willing to co-ordinate such an appeal for donations but also to put our money where our mouths are and make the first donation of £50.
Whether this actually happens depends on the response of todays Marple citizens.
Please air your views.
Post by: alan@marple on November 08, 2003, 06:50:48 PM
I Pledge £10.
Post by: admin on November 12, 2003, 08:26:33 PM
I think we should keep all aspects of this as local as possible and hopefully a local jeweller can be found who will be prepared to help.
Watch this space for more news, in the meantime here's a direct link to the Joe Goodwin Story
Post by: MCC Executive Committee on November 28, 2003, 09:03:58 AM
It would be helpful if details (when available) were published of :
- The address for donations
- To whom should cheques be made.
We will also be requesting that SMBC, in conjunction with a developer, agree to the naming of a public highway here in Marple as say "Chris Finney Way (or road etc.) GC" or something along those lines.
 
Post by: admin on November 28, 2003, 01:04:59 PM
We'll investigate setting up an account for this purpose next week and publish the details as soon as available.
Watch this space..
Post by: on December 02, 2003, 07:07:13 PM
Post by: admin on December 02, 2003, 09:43:00 PM
An account is in the process of being set up at one of the local banks and should be functional in just over a week or so. We'll provide the details as soon as they're confirmed.
Great idea about the road being named after Chris too, MCC, please keep us informed how this progresses.
Post by: johnhoughton77 on December 03, 2003, 04:50:40 PM
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Post by: Peter on December 25, 2003, 03:29:20 PM
For a local lad he doesn't half move in posh circles!
Post by: alan@marple on December 26, 2003, 12:19:39 AM
any news on the bank account yet
Post by: admin on December 26, 2003, 08:24:59 AM
The bank have taken longer to set the account up than they originally told us. There was a hiccup with the paperwork but that was resolved more than a week ago.
The last time we spoke with them (Monday) they said everything was fine and should be completed within a couple of days, which is what they said the previous week. When it is complete we should receive a welcome pack / paying in book / account number etc. We haven't yet but with the Christmas post it could be anywhere!
We'll be rattling the door next time they open and will publish the account details as soon as we get them, in the meantime, please bear with us.
Post by: on December 27, 2003, 06:47:27 PM
Post by: admin on December 29, 2003, 01:01:40 PM
By post
Cheques made payable to "C.Finney Watch Appeal" can be sent to:
The Marple Website
72 Woodville Drive
Marple
SK6 7QX
Directly into the bank
Either cash, or cheque (payable to "C.Finney Watch Appeal") over the counter at:
The Royal Bank of Scotland, Market Street, Marple
Please quote Sort Code 16-25-18 & Account Number 10094330
If you can email me at marple@marple-uk.com to let me know of any payments you've made at the bank it would be helpful, but not essential.
Any queries, please let me know.
Post by: admin on December 29, 2003, 05:08:07 PM
Post by: admin on January 06, 2004, 01:01:59 PM
In addition, we've today had a confirmed pledge for £50 from the Rotary Club of New Mills, Marple & District, whose web pages we host on the Marple site. Â
It seems there have been some teething troubles at the bank with at least one of the cashiers being a little unsure about the account name. We believe this has now been cleared up and it should be easy to pay your money in using the details as described below. Please let us know how you get on, especially if there are any problems.
Post by: alan@marple on January 07, 2004, 08:51:12 AM
Post by: admin on January 15, 2004, 09:53:09 PM
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| We issued a press release about the appeal earlier this week and hopefully the story will have appeared in at least one or two local papers by now - keep your eyes peeled and please let us know if you see an article in any of them. The appeal is progressing very well and this week we've received cheques from Marple Business Forum and the Rotary Club of New Mills, Marple and District. Marple Community Council have already paid their contribution directly into the bank, and we've received a pledge from Marple Carnival Committee, thank you, and a confirmed donation from at least one local resident. In addition, we've just learnt that Stockport's Marple Area Committee were unable to consider our application for money from their flexibility budget, as this is not an appropriate use of these funds. To more than make amends, our six Local Councillors from North and South Marple Wards have put their hands in their own pockets and donated £10 each to the appeal. So thank you to Councillors Shan Alexander, Chris Baker, Andrew Bispham, Martin Candler, Chris Elwood and Mark Hunter for demonstrating their support for our idea. This is particularly fitting as it was local Councillor J.T. Pott who was the driving force behind Joe Goodwin's award in 1916. We've had provisional discussions with local jewellers, A J Prags of Marple, on Market Street, about supplying a watch and they've agreed that in the event of it being purchased from them, they'll make their own contribution by way of a discount. We certainly favour this as we'd like to keep everything as local as possible. Confirmed funds currently stand as follows, thank you again to everyone who has contributed so far: Marple Business Forum £250 Marple Councillors £60 Marple Community Council £50 The Rotary Club £50 Marple Carnival Committee £50 Marple Promotions £50 Local Residents £10 Current Total £520 |
Post by: admin on January 16, 2004, 09:55:33 PM
We've also had two good articles in this week's Stockport Express and tonight's Manchester Evening News, the latter having tracked down and interviewed Joe Goodwin's son, Cliff, and included an excellent two page spread - well done MEN!
Post by: admin on January 19, 2004, 09:52:09 PM
A big thank you to the Lions! You've taken our current total to £620 Â
Post by: Peter on January 22, 2004, 01:36:58 PM