Our Summer Fete raises £1,200 for our charity
After a break of three years the Charlotte Straker Summer Fete proved a great success last Saturday in Corbridge. The Charlotte Straker Project, opened its doors to residents in 1992 as a not-for -profit Care Home. Celebration of the 30th anniversary got off to a great start on Saturday with the fete held in the grounds of Charlotte Straker House.
Berenice Groves, Chair of the Board of Trustees said in her introduction, “I am delighted to welcome everyone to the grounds of Charlotte Straker today after a three year absence. We have managed to get through these difficult years with wonderful support from you, our local community.”
John Maude, chairman of Corbridge Cricket Club officially opened the fete briefly reflecting on the history of Corbridge since Hadrian. He mentioned that it was the same Joseph Straker who donated Charlotte Straker House to the village in 1918 to be used as a Cottage Hospital who also helped form, and was the first president of, the Corbridge Cricket Club – his passion! He commended the extraordinary efforts of staff, volunteers and trustees in the last two years and the sacrifices made on behalf of residents.
Many other charities and local good causes had stalls in this popular community event.
A beautiful afternoon was rewarded with an excellent attendance with music provided by the Sunshine Panners Steel Band. £1,250 pounds was raised on the day for CSP which will go towards a garden project.
After the event Berenice commented,
“I am delighted with today’s event. This is the first time in two years that our grounds have been open. I would like to thank everyone who attended and supported not just Charlotte Straker but also all the other good causes. It has been wonderful to see our residents and their families outside in the sun enjoying such an important occasion.”
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