"One off" Designer Conran dress and night at luxury hotel up for grabs at Brainwave fundraiser

This Saturday local people and visitors have the chance to support a South West based charity and secure a “one off” brand new designer dress from Jasper Conran, or a luxurious night at Devon’s famous Bovey Castle hotel, frequented by many a celebrity. These are just two of the tantalising lots being auctioned this Saturday, 17 April at the latest Brainwave charity fundraiser at Moretonhampstead Parish Hall. Admission to the event, which starts at 7.30pm, is just £5 and although the auction will be the highlight of the evening, there will also be delicious locally produced food available to buy as well as a bar and dancing to the sounds of local live band The Levi Moretons. Those who really cannot be there on the night are welcome to put in maximum sealed bids for the unique designer dress (size 12) – email: paulevans@brainwave.org.uk for further details. Brainwave receives no government funding and relies totally on donated gifts. It therefore relies on supporters to help the charity so that, in turn, it can help families with disabled children and other issues. Many will already be familiar with the excellent Brainwave charity shop based in Moretonhampstead. Brainwave provides home based therapy and programmes for children with disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy, Down’s syndrome, Autism and Developmental Delay. It works with parents, training them in handling skills and exercises (both physical and cognitive) to enable the child to reach its full potential. Its objective it to complement any NHS programmes. To quote one of the parents helped by Brainwave, ‘We walked away with a specific and comprehensive exercise regime. We can’t thank Brainwave enough for all the wonderful work they did, not only with our daughter, but also with us as a family. We all left on a high…..’ Car parking is limited near Moretonhampstead Parish Hall, but there are two public car parks in the village. For any further information please contact Lucy Patrick on 01647 440600 or Julie Saunders on 01647 440120. Places on the programme are available for children at the South West Centre in Bridgwater. For more information see www.brainwave.org.uk or phone 01278 429089. Press information: Jane Adkins, Tel: 01935 813114 or email: jane@aheadforpr.co.uk Editor’s notes 1. Brainwave’s team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and teachers seek to transform the lives of children with disabilities. By working with parents, giving them relevant therapy equipment and teaching them correct handling skills, they are empowered to actively participate in their child’s development. 2. See the charity’s video at http://uk.youtube.com/BrainwaveCentre. 3. Brainwave is always looking for shop volunteers. If you are interested contact: 01308 867984. The charity currently receives no statutory funding. 4. The Brainwave shop in Moretonhampstead can be found at: Moretonhampstead: New Street, Moretonhampstead, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ13 8PE.