A successful Easter pyjama party at a play barn and trampoline park has raised funds for the Wales Air Ambulance.
Moody Meadows held the charity event at Moody Calf Play Barn on Easter Sunday, after they recently experienced firsthand the critical work the air ambulance does.
Wales Air Ambulance’s Mascot Biggles made a guest appearance and was joined by children of all ages.
As well as enjoying the fun facilities on site there was something for everyone to enjoy including children’s activities, and treats – while raising money for a great cause.
The popular Easter pyjama party raised over £120 for the all-Wales lifesaving service.
Reflecting on why the Charity was chosen to benefit from this fun fundraiser, Rhiannon Matthews, Moody Meadows General Manager, said: “We chose the Wales Air Ambulance charity to raise money for because we’ve recently experienced firsthand the amazing work the charity does. It’s something everyone hopes they will never need, but we’re glad it exists when they do.
“We’re mindful that the cost of living is really affecting people, so we felt that a pyjama day with an Easter clue hunt and a suggested donation of £1 would offer good value to our customers. The children were great at finding the clues and deciphering the Easter anagram, and we exchanged their completed puzzles for little chocolate eggs, which we donated.”
The team played an important part in the day, especially team leader for the day, Cerys, who was kitted out in the Biggles the bear costume.
Rhiannon said: “Cerys showed the team how it’s done! She donned Biggles the Bear and walked around the play barn and trampoline park with a Wales Air Ambulance bucket, collecting extra loose change and interacting with the children.”
Wales Air Ambulance is consultant-led, taking hospital-standard treatments to the patient and, if required, transferring them directly to the most appropriate hospital for their illness or injury. It is delivered via a unique third-sector and public-sector partnership.
The Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (EMRTS) supplies highly skilled NHS consultants and critical care practitioners who work on board the Charity’s vehicles.
This advanced critical care includes the ability to administer anaesthesia, deliver blood transfusions and conduct minor operations, all at the scene of an incident.
As a pan-Wales service, its dedicated crews, regardless of where they are based, will travel the length and breadth of the country to deliver emergency lifesaving care.
This was the first time that Moody Meadows raised funds for the Wales Air Ambulance; however, the play barn and trampoline park would be happy to raise funds for the all-Wales in the future.
Emily Bell, Wales Air Ambulance’s Regional Fundraising Coordinator said: “Thank you so much to everyone at Moody Meadows for a wonderful Easter fundraiser. Wales Air Ambulance’s mascot Biggles also enjoyed the pyjama party and activities.
“It was wonderful to hear that Moody Meadows wanted to raise funds for us. We’re extremely grateful to everyone who took part or organised the event, you’ve raised an amazing amount for our lifesaving Charity.
“Wales Air Ambulance needs to raise £13 million every year to keep our helicopters flying and our rapid response vehicles on the road. Fundraisers, like this one, will help us continue to be there for the people of Wales when they need us most. Diolch yn Fawr!”
