Charity Games Raises Funds

A social group has raised more than £100 for a Woodford Green adventure play­ground for special needs children. Members of Redbridge 18 Plus held a charity games day to raise funds for the East London Handicapped Adventure Playground (EL-HAP) in Roding Lane North. Woodford Green

Opened in 1977, it allows children of all ages and abil­ities to play safely and equally. Fun games including mini golf, an indoor electric car rally and guess the number of sweets in a jar were put on at the Uni­corn pub, Clayhall Avenue. The event raised more than £l50 for the EL- HAP. Redbridge 18 Plus mem­ber Francesca Barclay said: "It was a fantastic day and good to raise money for a local charity. "Everyone who joined in had lots of fun. and I'd like to thank everyone at the pub for their help in making the day a success."

Redbridge 18 Plus is a social group offering organised events and trips for 18 to 40 year-olds.

The group meets on Fri­days at Redbridge Central Library, Clements Road, llford, from 8.30-10pm.

Everyone is welcome.

• For more information, call 020 8553 0947 or 020 8554 1364

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