Category Archives: Fundraising

Welcome Back!

Posted on August 20, 2015 by musicman

We would like to welcome back all the orchestra members after the summer break! I hope that you all had a very enjoyable summer and are ready to join us again for another exciting year ahead. This term, we are … Continue reading →

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Bag Packing at Supervalu, Churchtown

Posted on November 2, 2014 by musicman

We have arranged Bag Packing Sessions at SuperValu in Churchstown on Thursday 6th, Friday 7th, Saturday 8th and Sunday 9 November 2014. In the past, it has proven to be a successful way to raise funds and a big thank … Continue reading →

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Cake Sale & Cake Raffle

Posted on November 1, 2014 by musicman

A big thank you to all YOPS members and their parents who contributed to the Clothes Collection at the last rehearsal.  It raised €200 and will go towards YOPs bus trip to Gort in the Spring. Cake Sale & Cake … Continue reading →

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Fundraising Activity

Posted on September 1, 2014 by musicman

To enable us to keep the membership fee at the current level(unchanged since 2008), we need to do some fundraising activity to help meet the normal running costs of the Orchestra. After the success of last year’s pre-Christmas fund raising … Continue reading →

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Music Marathon

Posted on June 10, 2014 by musicman

Well done to the two orchestras for their great work during our Music Marathon last month. Bravo to everyone (and to the parents and all our supporters). We raised 1,145 euros (so far) which will go towards the cost of … Continue reading →

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TradFest 2014

Posted on January 23, 2014 by musicman

Well done to the YOPS Junior & Senior Orchestra Concert with Noel O’ Grady at who performed at the TradFest 2014 on Wednesday 22nd January. Kitty

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YOPs CD

Posted on December 1, 2013 by musicman

The Big Day has arrived – a great day for YOPs and a fabulous present for someone you love. The CD’s will be €10 each or there is a Special Offer of 3 for €25 – just talk to Kitty … Continue reading →

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Cake Sale

Posted on November 24, 2013 by musicman

Dear Parent and Orchestra Member, A big thank you to all who baked and helped out at or came along to support our Cake Sale. I hope you enjoyed the delicious cakes. We raised €555. Many thanks indeed for helping … Continue reading →

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Fundraising Success

Posted on October 10, 2013 by musicman

We have had a very successful fundraising with the clothes for YOPS.  I would like to thank all the parents and the orchestra members who donated to the clothes collection so generously and the parents who helped that morning with the … Continue reading →

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