Couple's kind gesture to help Padiham shops and businesses devastated by Storm Ciara

A young couple were so moved by the devastating effects the recent floods had on several businesses in Padiham they decided to do something to help.
By Susan Plunkett
Published 2nd Mar 2020, 16:15 BST
Updated 2nd Mar 2020, 16:16 BST
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Elle Toye and her partner Alan Pye will host a fundraiser at Woodside Home for the Elderly on Saturday (March 7th) to raise money for the businesses and shops worst hit by the floods caused by Storm Ciara last month.

Elle (30) said: "It was awful to see the owners of these shops and businesses so badly hit through no fault of their own.

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"Losing thousands of pounds and having to close down for days must have been devastating for them.

Caring couple Alan Pye and Elle Toye are holding a fund raiser this weekend to raise cash for Padiham's flood hit shops and businesses.Caring couple Alan Pye and Elle Toye are holding a fund raiser this weekend to raise cash for Padiham's flood hit shops and businesses.
Caring couple Alan Pye and Elle Toye are holding a fund raiser this weekend to raise cash for Padiham's flood hit shops and businesses.

"I was in Padiham with a friend the day before the floods hit and within hours this devastation was caused."

Alan, who is 29, is an activity co-ordinator at the home in Burnley Road and Elle is resident singer there and will be performing at the fund raiser on Saturday at 1pm.

Elle added: "The event is open to anyone and we really hope that residents' families and friends will come along to support the day.

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"We have no idea how much it will raise but even a small amount for the businesses affected would be a lovely gesture to show them that the community cares."

The River Calder at a dangerously high level in Padiham during last month's Storm Ciara which saw several shops in the town flooded.The River Calder at a dangerously high level in Padiham during last month's Storm Ciara which saw several shops in the town flooded.
The River Calder at a dangerously high level in Padiham during last month's Storm Ciara which saw several shops in the town flooded.

The event runs from 10am to 3pm and the £2 entry includes a raffle ticket. Tea and biscuits will be served and there will be stalls including Tilly Jo Bakes and Honey B's handmade children's clothing.

Several local businesses have also donated items for prizes.

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