Brilliant support for The Variety Club

Written by James Gadsby-Peet 15th January 2010

A Variety Club Sunshine Coach, has been presented by Brilliant Media to East Leeds Silc, John Jamieson School and Technology College in North Leeds, which caters for pupils with special educational needs.

Sue Lane and Steve Lane (in driving seat of coach), Brilliant Media with pupils and staff from East Silc and members of the Yorkshire Region of the Variety Club Children's Charity including (2nd from far right) Paul Lawrence, chief barker of the Variety Club Children's Charity.

The latest Sunshine Coach is a replacement for one of our old coaches which had done sterling work but had many miles on the clock. The coaches are a real lifeline for our pupils as they enable them to get out and about and enjoy a variety of activities and attend courses at other colleges.

Lisa Dunn, the school's Bursar

The Variety Club's relationship with East Silc goes back over 30 years and, during that period, the charity has assisted with the school with many projects including funding extensions, providing two Sunshine Coaches and supplying a range of equipment such as wheelchairs, walking frames and ‘pathfinder' computers to help children communicate.

With the fantastic generosity of companies such as Brilliant Media we are able to continue to make a difference to the lives of youngsters across our region.

David Wilson, Chairman of Variety Club Yorkshire