End in Sight for Cenotaph Sleepouts Raising Funds for Armed Forces Veterans

Andrew Fulton delivers a hot drink to sleep out hero.

Last night (Thursday 8th) saw the Mayor of Loftus and Town Councillor Barry Hunt stage the latest of his sleepouts at a series of Cenotaphs throughout east Cleveland.

Skelton was the location with only Easington tonight (9^th) and Loftus on the 10^th to follow. After that, on Sunday November 11^th, he will attend a Service of Thanksgiving to mark 100 years since the guns fell silent in World War 1. He will then lay a wreath at Loftus War Memorial on behalf of the Town Council.

The 70-year-old Mayor is raising funds for the Armed Forces Charity, SSAFA – formerly known as the Soldiers, Sailors, Airman and Families Association.

Last night Andrew Fulton, General Manager at ICL Boulby, went to the Skelton Cenotaph to hand over a cheque for £250. Afterwards he said:

“It gives me great pleasure to boost such a worthwhile cause that Councillor Hunt has chosen to promote. It is just a small token of our appreciation for the sacrifices that have been made down through the years by members of the armed forces.”

Councillor Hunt commented: “I have been overwhelmed by the support given to me by the local communities. The other night more than twenty people were waiting for me when I arrived and offered cups of tea and coffee and food. I couldn’t take them because I don’t have access to toilet facilities but the generosity was fantastic. But it’s now seven days since I’ve slept in my own bed and I am exhausted,” he added.

Sponsorship contributions can still be made via the Town Council or his JustGiving page.

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