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New children’s book raises funds for Ukraine




                                                                                                                                   A new children’s book by retired Rochdale head teacher
                                                                                                                                   Yvonne Weatherhead MBE has been published to help
                                                                                                                                   raise money for children affected by the Russian invasion of
                                                                                                                                   Ukraine.
                    Rochdales’s                                                                                                    In a heartwarming tale of        for Ahata and her parents,


                    business support                                                                                               compassion and community,        thanks to the kindness of
                                                                                                                                                                    real-life Rochdale residents
                                                                                                                                   retired Rochdale
                                                                                                                                   headteacher Yvonne
                                                                                                                                                                    Lee and Angela Wardle.
                    organisation                                                                                                   Weatherhead MBE unveils          Lee, reflecting on their
                                                                                                                                   her latest children’s book,
                                                                                                                                   “No Mission Impossible.”         experience, shares, “It was a
                                                                                                                                                                    privilege to welcome Ahata
                    Whatever you need, we are here to help.                                                                        Inspired by true events, the     and her parents into our

                                                                                                                                   story follows the journey of     home... We thoroughly
                                                                                                                                   “Flying Grandma” as she          enjoyed showing them
                    0161 359 3050 | bgh@growthco.uk                                                                                embarks on a mission to find     where we live and are now
                                                                                                                                                                                                       Yvonne Weatherhead with Bailey
                    businessgrowthhub.com                                                                                          a home in the UK for a           lifelong friends.”                 Middleton, a pupil at St Luke’s who
                                                                                                                                   Ukrainian family seeking                                             played the Flying Grandma role
                                                                                                                                   safety from the Russian          The book highlights the
                                                                                                                                   invasion.                        selflessness of many British     joined in a heartwarming
                               Innovation - Transforming your operations and sparking new ideas.                                                                    people who opened their          assembly led by Yvonne.
                                                                                                                                   The narrative centres            homes through the
                                                                                                                                   around a magical                 government’s Homes               Students also planted
                                                                                                                                   everlasting bluebell, through    for Ukraine Sponsorship          sunflower seeds and
                               People - Creating a thriving environment for your people.                                           which seven-year-old Ahata       Scheme, with Ukrainian           bluebells in symbolic solidar-
                                                                                                                                   reaches out for help after       families finding refuge with     ity at Denehurst Park and
                                                                                                                                   fleeing Ukraine with her         host families.                   Queen’s Park.
                                                                                                                                   family.
                               Funding - Helping you access the right finance and funding.                                                                          During a successful launch       The yellow colour of the
                                                                                                                                   After a long search, Flying      at St Luke’s CE Primary          national flower of Ukraine
                                                                                                                                   Grandma succeeds in              School, Heywood, schools         signifies friendship, while
                                                                                                                                   securing a loving home           from across the borough          the bluebells that feature

                               Sustainability - Supporting your journey to net zero.                                                                                                                 in all the Flying Grandma
                                                                                                                                                                                                     books are a symbol of
                                                                                                                                                                                                     humility and everlasting
                                                                                                                                                                                                     love.

                               Sales - Helping you sell more in the UK and overseas.
                                                                                                                                                                                                     Donations received from the
                                                                                                                                                                                                     book’s sales contribute to
                                                                                                                                                                                                     aiding children affected by
                                                                                                                                                                                                     the Ukrainian conflict, with
                                                                                                                                                                                                     over £1,400 raised to date.


                                                                                                                                                                                                     Books can be purchased
                                                                                                                                                                                                     online at:
                                                                                                                                                                                                     weatherhead-projects.co.uk



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