{"id":1303,"date":"2011-12-29T10:58:02","date_gmt":"2011-12-29T10:58:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/p=?1303"},"modified":"2011-12-29T10:58:02","modified_gmt":"2011-12-29T10:58:02","slug":"ni-gaming-day-raises-cash-for-help-for-heroes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/gb\/news\/ni-gaming-day-raises-cash-for-help-for-heroes\/","title":{"rendered":"NI gaming day raises cash for Help for Heroes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nearly &pound;700 has been raised for Help for Heroes after a gaming day was organised in Gleno, Northern Ireland (NI).<\/p>\n<p>Arkham Gaming Centre was behind the event, which saw various attractions and stalls on offer for all of the family, the Larne Times reports.<\/p>\n<p>As well as this, military vehicle and memorabilia displays were held.<\/p>\n<p>Gleno Community Association, Gleno Young Farmers, Translink and the Carrickfergus Sea Cadets all chipped in to make sure the day ran smoothly.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;Thanks also go to the vendors and traders who provided stalls and food to those who enjoyed the day and to anyone who helped in any way,&quot; the paper stated.<\/p>\n<p>The Wireless Mystery Theatre also put on a special performance of The 39 Steps, while The Stompin' Hepcatz gave a show too.<\/p>\n<p>It comes after a recent charity gig held in Stornoway raised in excess of &pound;1,000 for Help for Heroes, the Stornoway Gazette reported.<\/p>\n<p>Posted by Trevor Smith<br> &nbsp;<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"ADNFCR-2867-ID-801251016-ADNFCR\" src=\"http:\/\/feeds.directnews.co.uk\/feedtrack\/justcopyright.gif?feedid=2867&amp;itemid=801251016\"\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>People came out in their droves to support Help for Heroes.   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