FORGET Jim'll Fix it - it's Evesham Round Table you want and the Journal!

We have joined forces with Evesham Round Table to announce this great campaign to raise even more money for local worthy causes.

The Fix-it Initiative 2001 launch will coincide with the new chairman's hand-over on May 1, following the club's 50th anniversary.

The Round Table wants to hear from as many people as possible who need help with funding for local projects, or those in need who would like personal assistance.

Incoming chairman Andrew Laver said: "We want people to know that we are here to help them.

"Organisations which have benefited already over the years include The Vale of Evesham School, St John Ambulance and Evesham Community Hospital, with projects ranging from stair lifts to the supply of wheelchairs and help with educational visits.

"Now we want to reach out to even more to people and are calling on them to let us know what they need, or who needs it.

"We will then consider their requests and successful applicants will either get a full grant or part help at our discretion."

The Round Table's main fund-raising events to date include a carnival through the town every two years, an annual Christmas sleigh tour of Evesham's streets with Santa and a colouring competition for children, featured in the Journal. Last year Tablers raised £3,000 - this year they hope to do much better, and if demand exceeds the cash in the kitty - more money will be raised. Mr Laver said applicants would be encouraged to get involved with the Fix It scheme where possible.

He said: "The Fix-It could be part payment towards a project the applicants have raised money for themselves."

We at the Journal are helping the Vale of Evesham Round Table by providing all the publicity needed and tracking its activities throughout the year.

Any organisation or individual who would like to benefit from Fix-it 2001 should get in touch with reporter, Pat Smith on 01386 765678 or e-mail pss@nqmids.co.uk.