A FUNDRAISING event is taking place to ensure a vital daycare centre in Kenilworth continues.
Waverley Day Centre, in Waverley Road, provides care for those aged 60 and over.
But it faces a potential budget cut from Warwickshire County Council, which means the
service could be lost if money is not raised elsewhere.
Colin Wilding, chairman of Kenilworth Community Care, said: “The centre offers elderly people transport from their homes to the centre, where they can sit together, go out on trips and have events such as bingo and sing-a-longs.
“Historically the council has given us grants, but because of the recession funding is tight, so we’re beginning to fundraise now.”
A garden party is being held on Saturday May 15, from 2pm at The Stone House, in High Street.
Attractions include crafts stalls, competitions for children, face painting and a chance to meet the Town Mayor.
A Warwickshire County Council spokesman said: “We’ve asked the centre to look at whether there is scope to reduce the money over the next year.
“They are now quite sensibly looking at how alternative funds could be raised.”
The garden party has been organised by the St Nicholas and St Barnabas Parish Church.
Admission costs 50p for adults and 25p for children, with no charge for those aged under four.
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