A sizzling fundraiser which aims to make this summer one big party has been launched by St Nicholas Hospice Care.
The Summer Sizzle encourages people across West Suffolk to organise a fundraising barbecue, summer picnic or strawberry tea this summer and invite their family, friends, neighbours and work colleagues.
Rather than bring a bottle – or indeed as well as – it is suggested guests bring a small donation to the Hospice.
"Whatever you do, we want to know"
Community Fundraiser Ian Norris, who came up with the fundraising idea, said: “Having a barbecue or a summer picnic is one of the great English traditions and we hope this will encourage people to hold a Summer Sizzle event in aid of the Hospice.
“Maybe you can invite friends and family to a special World Cup barbecue or have a strawberry tea afternoon to celebrate the Wimbledon tennis tournament. Just a small donation from everyone attending can make a massive difference.”
The fundraiser was launched with a special barbecue in the grounds of the Hospice for staff, volunteers, patients and supporters.
Among the attendees (pictured above) was Trish Muxlow, who is holding a barbecue as part of her plans to raise £10,000 in memory of her late husband, and Manju Agarwal who is organising a Mela, an Indian summer fair, complete with traditional food and Bollywood dancers.
A special party pack has been designed by the Hospice Fundraising Team and is available for free by calling them on 01284 747624 or email fundraising@stnh.org.uk.
In addition, a special Summer Sizzle Facebook page has been set up for anyone planning to put on an event where as many photos and videos as possible can be uploaded.
Press the Facebook sign to link to this page.
