Redrow gives Essex charity outing a boost

A Generous donation of £800 from Redrow Homes will make a welcome contribution to the costs of an annual charity trip for disabled children in Essex – for the second year running. The award winning housebuilder, which boasts three developments in the county, has donated the cash towards the costs for this year’s East London Cabbies Outing to Maldon.

It follows the success of last year’s event, which saw the children enjoy fun day of picnics, magic shows and face painting. Last year Redrow’s donation went towards the daily insurance costs for the trip.

Each year cabbies take a group of children with special needs from all over London on a day trip to the popular riverside holiday town of Maldon in Essex, close to where Redrow is building new homes at The Lakes, in Heybridge.

The children, whose needs range from severely disabled, downs syndrome, autistic and severe learning difficulties, are collected from various pick up points across London and are given meals, entertainment, spending money, toys and goodie bags, during the trip.
This year’s outing will take place on Wednesday 2thJuly 2008. The youngsters will enjoy an activity packed day at Maldon’s Promenade Park involving clowns, juggling shows, horse and cart rides and the best dressed taxi competition.

The charity relies heavily on donations to fund the outing. Samantha White of the East London Cabbies Outing says: “We are very grateful to Redrow once again for its generous donation towards the costs of the trip. It really is a worthy cause as each year it brings a smile to the children’s faces and makes them so happy.”

Beryl Williams, area sales manager for Redrow Homes (Eastern), says: “Redrow is extremely proud to support such a rewarding charity. We take our community commitments very seriously and are more than happy to help, this is a truly fantastic event and it brings so much joy to the children.”

The Lakes development has quickly become popular thanks to its beautiful views of the River Blackwater and proximity to the picturesque Heybridge Basin, which offers walks along the seawall back into Heybridge. The Lakes is also close to the historic town of Maldon, which is one of the oldest recorded towns in Britain; and is opposite Maldon’s Promenade Park.

The Lakes offers a selection of three, four and five-bedroom homes.

The first East London Cabbie outing was set up in 1952 by Charles Albert Flemwell, and began with only eight taxis but it has continued to grow and has seen up to 160 vehicles take part in the past.

For more information about The Lakes development visit redrow.co.uk.