Peoples Millions present £49,250 cheque to Blyth Star Enterprises
Blyth Star Enterprises took part in the Peoples Millions Tyne Tees TV phone vote, decided by the public, to win funding for its project Blyth Star Gardening that provides work opportunities, training and social care for people with mental health difficulties, and managed to secure £49,250 due to massive public support for its cause.
Chief executive Gordon Moore said '' We were blown away by the support and votes we received. This will make a massive difference to our clients and enable us to expand the service and maintain more gardens. A big thank you to everyone from all of us at Blyth Star.''
Garden Supervisor Stephen Mcteer added '' It has all been a bit overwhelming and all the lads are chuffed to bits. Its great to be appreciated and many thanks for the generosity and support from everyone.''
The cheque was presented by ITV's Helen Ford to Gordon Moore and Stephen McTeer live on ITV on 27 November 2009.
Please follow the link to read more about the Blyth Star Gardening Project.
Words and photo by Trevor Bell.