Rachel Cassidy's charity calendar supports Friends of Rossmar

The release of popular Limavady photographer, Rachel Cassidy’s annual charity calendars are much anticipated by Christmas gift givers each year, and the wait is finally over!

Following the huge success of her 2026 charity calendar for Dementia Concern Causeway, Rachel’s 2027 scenic photographic calendar will support Friends of Rossmar.

The calendars are now on sale in Antoinette’s Café, Café Steinbeck and The Yellow Bird café at £10 each and are expected to sell quickly.

Rachel described her motivations behind the choice of charity supported by the calendar this year: “I was very keen to continue supporting another local charity this year, and my chosen charity is Friends of Rossmar School, Limavady.

“It is a local charity group that raise funds to purchase equipment, learning tools and extra-curricular enhancements for the school’s pupils aged 3 to 19 with moderate, severe, or profound multiple learning difficulties.”

One change for the calendar this year is the inclusion of sponsorship from local businesses, who were keen to support Rachel’s charity fundraising initiative.

She reached out to them to help with the printing cost of the calendars, and was “overwhelmed” by the “kind generosity” shown by the community.

“I would also like to say a big thank you to the following ladies who have very kindly agreed to sell my calendars again this year in their businesses in Limavady. Their generous charitable work in our local community helps to make such a difference in the lives of many.

“Thank you to Shirley Alcorn for selling them in Antoinette’s Café, Market Street, Julie Brolly at Café Steinbeck, Main Street, and Margaret-Ann Sexton at The Yellow Bird, Newtown Square.”

The calendars showcase some of the beautiful natural scenes depicting the Causeway Coast and Glens varied and picturesque landscapes.

Rachel assured prospective buyers that there will be a scene to satisfy everyone, although called it one of her “biggest challenges” as “people have very different tastes when it comes to photography.”

“We live in such a beautiful part of the world and I hope that everyone enjoys the scenes in this year’s calendar, taken from various locations in the Causeway Coast and Glens area.”

She encouraged everyone interested to purchase their 2027 calendar early as last year’s stocks depleted rapidly due to high demand: “There will be a limited amount of calendars printed, priced at £10, and all proceeds raised from the sales will go directly to the charity.

“I’m sorry that a few people were disappointed they missed out on getting my 2026 calendar and I hope this year everyone will be able to call into the venues in Limavady as soon as possible to get a calendar.

“Last year the calendars flew out the doors within 2 weeks, so I anticipate the same response again this year!”

Rachel also gave thanks to those who purchased her 2026 calendar, adding: “The generous support from the local community never ceases to amaze me!

“I was thrilled to hear that my calendars ended up as Christmas gifts sent far and wide all over the world, as far away as Australia, Singapore, Costa Rica, and New York, a reminder of home for loved ones, and most importantly, a chance to support a worthy cause.

“Thank you to everyone who has contacted me this year about my 2027 calendar, your continued support means so much, and together we can help make a difference!”