MP Steve Barclay’s Read to Succeed campaign is in full swing having already raised more than £5,000 with local businesses, town and district councils all donating.

Ely Standard: Mayor of Whittlesey Julie Windle presenting a £150 cheque for the Read to Succeed campaign.Mayor of Whittlesey Julie Windle presenting a £150 cheque for the Read to Succeed campaign. (Image: AdGarry Samuels)

The campaign is now in its third year with a commitment to get all Year 4 pupils a book to read over the summer.

In the three years that the campaign has run more than 3,000 books have been donated.

Ely Standard: Fenland District Council leader Chris Seaton with their donation for Read to SucceedFenland District Council leader Chris Seaton with their donation for Read to Succeed (Image: AdGarry Samuels)

The Read to Succeed campaign is supported by The Bishop of Ely, Stephen Conway, teachers, businesses and community groups.

Last year, local libraries recorded a 50 per cent increase in children starting the Summer Reading Challenge as a result of the scheme.

Ely Standard: Read to Succeed donation by Nestle Andrea SuttiRead to Succeed donation by Nestle Andrea Sutti (Image: AdGarry Samuels)

Mr Barclay said: “The generosity of the public and businesses is amazing.

“We have reached over £5,000 in only four weeks and I am confident that in the final two weeks we will reach our target of £7,300.”

Ely Standard: Mayor of Chatteris, Cllr Bill Haggata, with Chatteris Town Council's donation to the Read to Succeed campaignMayor of Chatteris, Cllr Bill Haggata, with Chatteris Town Council's donation to the Read to Succeed campaign (Image: AdGarry Samuels)

Donations can be made by BACS, cheque or by telephone.

Visit www.stevebarclay.net/read-to-succeed-2018/ for more information.