PANTO TREAT FOR YOUNG CARERS

Twenty young carers from Telford gathered excitedly at Oakengates Theatre on Saturday 13th December to see the matinee performance of Beauty and the Beast.

The youngsters were guests of Ironbridge and Severn Gorge Lions who met them at the door before the show and presented each of them with a goodie bag.
 

Ironbridge Lions are long-time supporters of Telford Young Carers and for many years sponsored a small number of children from the group to join the “Child Flight” charity trip to Manchester Airport to see Santa Claus. Last year the club decided to purchase tickets for the panto at Oakengates Theatre instead so that more young carers could benefit.

June Softley, Past President of Ironbridge Lions, said: “These Young Carers are all of school age and have to juggle their family caring role with their school life on a daily basis. To see their faces when they are all out together with no other purpose than to have fun is a joy and Ironbridge Lions are delighted to give them that opportunity.”