A SALE in Southcote on Saturday helped raise much-needed funds for a children’s charity.
Organised by Reading man Paul Farmer, the event took place at Grange URC in Circuit Lane.
Visitors could explore a range of stalls, including a tombola and cake sale, and also enjoy refreshments.
The committed fundraiser was ecstatic with how well the event went.
“It was very, very well attended and we raised £350,” he said, adding that covid was affecting turn out.
“These things are not quite as supported as they once were, but we’re building it up again.”
As well as the stalls Mr Farmer organied, in aid of the Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice, there were representatives from other charities including The Stroke Asociation and the Duchess of Kent Hospice.
Mr Farmer said that people enjoyed the event so much, they stuck around.
“People enjoyed the refreshements,” he said. “I heard that people went back and had two or three cups of tea and coffee.
“I noticed there were quite a few different churches represented.
“It really couldn’t have gone better.”
Mr Farmer said he was going to take a breather before planning his next fundraising event, but hoped to sign up for the Race For Life in the summer, and then organise a Macmillan coffee morning in the autumn.
“We all do our little bit,” he said. “That’s the important thing.”
