Dream auction in aid of Cathedral window

The public are being urged to dig deep in their pockets and help raise enough money to purchase two new stained glass windows at St Columb’s Cathedral in memory of the late Dean of Derry, George Good, who was dean of the cathedral from 1967 to 1984.
By The Newsroom
Published 5th Mar 2012, 13:36 BST

In an effort to raise the funds needed, the Cathedral Youth & Community Centre will be hosting a Dream Auction in The City Hotel Wednesday, March 14 at 7.45pm. It promises to be a great nights entertainment with Pallis Swing Jazz Band performing and opportunities for the public to purchase a wide range of sought after items whilst supporting a local worthy cause.

Fountain based community worker Jeanette Warke said the local community felt it would be fitting to acknowledge the tremendous work Dean Good did for the parish, including the establishment of the Cathedral Club, and in bringing communities together during difficult times in the city.

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“Dean Good served not only his parishioners but the whole community of our city during those troubled years. He also had the vision supported by the late David Warke to set up a place of safety for the young people to come together to enjoy recreational activities in order to keep them away from anti-social activities and involvement with paramilitaries, which was ripe in the city at that time. He was an inspirational person who gave young people hope and optimism for the future and we think it would be a fitting tribute to have the stained glass windows installed at the Cathedral .”

Among the many things up for grabs at the Dream auction are a luxury weekend away for two in Belleek, a series of meal vouchers for local hotels, paintings, furniture items, jewellery, pamper session vouchers, limited edition artwork, a signed football jersey, electrical goods, clothing, vouchers for riding lessons, a limo ride, and bottles of booze!

Encouraging as many people across the city to come along and support this worthy cause, Jeanette Warke said it promised to be a great night’s entertainment. “I would like to extend a big thank you to everyone who has helped me organize this event, I would especially like to extend my thanks to all the people who have sponsored it and donated items for auction as well as all the people who have given donations or committed to come along and support it.”

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