24/08/2026
🌟 August Bank Holiday Charity Weekend at The Wheatsheaf 🌟
This August Bank Holiday (Saturday–Monday), The Wheatsheaf will once again be hosting a very special charity event.
Following the incredible success of our last fundraiser, where, together, we raised nearly £15,000 for the Matthew Hesmondhalgh CRY charity, we’re coming together again for local causes that are just as close to our hearts.
We’re also incredibly proud to share that the money raised from our last event has already been put to amazing use. It has helped fund a full weekend of heart screening at Garstang High School this October, giving young people in our community access to potentially life-saving checks.
This is exactly why we do what we do, turning your support into something that can genuinely make a difference 💙
This year’s event will be held in honour of Sam Dodd, who sadly passed away in July 2024 at just 18 years old. ❤️
While around 50% of all funds raised will go to The Matthew Hesmondhalgh Memorial Fund - CRY, the remaining 50% will be shared between local charities and organisations that meant something to Sam and his community:
St Thomas's Church, Garstang – where Sam was laid to rest, helping improve access during wetter months
Team Kirkland (Kirkland & Catterall School) – where Sam attended
Garstang Veterans – recognising Sam’s family ties to the armed forces
Brian House Children's Hospice – supporting young lives and families
Garstang Community Sports Hub Juniors Section – helping reach and support local young people
We’ve got a full weekend planned, with acts, entertainment, and events to be announced over the coming weeks — including a family fun day 🎉
🙏 How you can help:
We want to make this weekend bigger and better than ever, and we’d love your support:
🎁 Donate raffle or auction prizes
💼 Sponsor acts or parts of the event
🎤 Are you a local singer or performer? Get in touch — we’d love to hear from you!
👥 Tag anyone who might be able to support or get involved
Let’s come together once again as a community, raise as much as we can, and make this a weekend to remember for Sam's memory 💛🖤
More details coming soon, stay tuned!