Festive fundraising by landlords at the Sportmans Arms in Tattenhall

Jan 28 2010 by Naomi Dunning, Chester Chronicle

Festive fundraising by landlords at the Sportmans Arms, Tattenhall

SOME festive fundraising helped a village pub raise £285 for charity.

The landlords of the Sportmans Arms in Tattenhall, Terry and Melissa Lumb, put together a series of fundraising events over the Christmas and New Year period for Hope House Children’s Hospices.

The couple opened a Santa’s Grotto over Christmas and asked for donations from parents.

They also invited about 60 children to the premises for a magic show, again collecting donations.

Throughout the Christmas period staff also asked customers to donate to Hope House.

Melissa said: “We were really pleased with how much we raised. Every time we went around the pub with a collection bucket everybody was so generous, and we were thrilled we were able to hand over £285.”

Terry and Melissa chose Hope House Children’s Hospice because the ball held in the village also raised money for the charity.

Terry said: “We felt it was a good idea to raise funds for the same charity.”

Hope House Children’s Hospice looks after terminally ill children and their families. To donate to Hope House, visit www.hopehouse.org.uk.