Melton resident opens up home and garden for fundraising event

A Melton resident opened up her house and garden on Sunday (May 22) for a fundraising event in aid of two charities.

The ‘Big Brew Up/Bake for Heroes’ event was held at Carol Varnham’s house on Baldocks Lane which was adorned with Union Jack Flags and bunting for the occasion.

Holding the cake are, from left, Carol Varnham, Sue Dickinson and Jenny Foley EMN-160525-095811001placeholder image
Holding the cake are, from left, Carol Varnham, Sue Dickinson and Jenny Foley EMN-160525-095811001

Outdoor activities included a tombola and raffle, name the teddy and guess the weight of the cake.

Carol said: “A big thank you to everyone who supported us and to Morrisons for the very kind donation of a £10 gift voucher as a raffle prize.

“We managed to raise £166 which will be split between Help for Heroes and the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA).”

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