Better support for Grantham good causes is on the cards

By The Editor

31st May 2021 | Local News

More details have emerged of the good causes to benefit from a reimagined version of a childhood card game, along with where you can buy them.

As part of the Grantham High Street Heritage Action Zone Project, InvestSK has partnered with Heritage Lincolnshire and Grantham Civic Society to highlight 62 historic buildings and sites within the town through a fun card game based on 'Top Trumps'.

The sale of the cards will support several local charities and community groups following a tough year, as Nub News recently reported.

The cards, which showcase 62 of Grantham's historic buildings and landmarks will be available to purchase for £4.99 from a variety of outlets throughout the town.

Wherever you chose to purchase your set of cards from, that business will be able to profit from you supporting the project, raising funds for local charities and heritage organisations.

The outlets that will have them available to buy from are as follows:

St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice Shop, Welby Street

South Lincolnshire Blind Society, Finkin Street

St Wulfram's Church

Community Book Shop, Welby Street

Guildhall Arts Centre

GRACE, St John's Church, Station Road East

Wyndham Park Visitor Centre, Wyndham Park

National Trust, Belton House (bookshop)

Coun Rosemary Trollope-Bellew, South Kesteven District Council's Cabinet Member for Culture and Visitor Economy, said: "Grantham has fantastic heritage, and I am thrilled that the Grantham Trump Cards will give people an opportunity to discover and learn about the town.

"As well as celebrating the more well-known historic buildings the game also highlights some of the hidden gems to be found. "We are grateful to our partners at Grantham Civic Society who contributed over 100 volunteer hours to the project, and we hope that people will be inspired to explore Grantham's history, while supporting some very deserving local organisations.'

Paisley Paddison, Fundraising Officer at St Barnabas Hospice said: "We were delighted to be approached to sell the Grantham Top Trumps cards in our charity shops, and I think these are a wonderful idea to educate people on the history of our local area.

"It is a wonderful gesture to donate profits to our charity. Just to put that into perspective, each pack sold could fund a three-course meal for a patient receiving specialist care in our Grantham Hospice in the Hospital."

Susan Swinburn of the South Lincolnshire Blind Society said: "South Lincolnshire Blind Society are very proud to be supporting the Grantham Trump cards. They are an excellent way to promote our towns amazing history.

"We can see adults and children being able to use them and learn something new about the town's history and people who lived here years ago. They are an excellent tool to demonstrate just how diverse our town is and showcase our amazing architecture too. "We are really pleased to be asked to promote the cards and you can get your hands on a pack from us at South Lincolnshire Blind Society.' You can also purchase your cards online to support Grantham Civic Society by emailing [email protected] or go online at Heritage Lincolnshire www.heritagelincolnshire.org/shop/trump-cards/grantham-trump-cards If you are a local school or community group and would like up to five free packs for educational purposes, please contact Claire Saunders at InvestSK on [email protected] to get yours sent to you. The Grantham High Street Heritage Action Zone (HS-HAZ) Project is a £1.25Million programme funded by Historic England and South Kesteven District Council, which is being delivered by InvestSK. The project will highlight, celebrate, and regenerate Grantham's historic town centre. The four-year project aims to engage local people with the history that is all around them, creating opportunities to explore what makes Grantham unique. The 'Grantham Trump Cards' promise a fun way to learn about some of the town's most historic buildings through a simple and entertaining card game which doubles up as guide to discover and engage with the historic town. It also aims to be a sustainable and quality learning resource that local schools and community groups can use for educational purposes.

     

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