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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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