MEMBERS of the Marie Curie Crediton Fundraising Group held a Blooming Great Tea Party to raise funds and awareness for the UK’s leading end of life charity on Saturday, July 6.

It was held at Moor View, Broad Close, Crediton and was hosted by Gill Pearn, chair of the Crediton Fundraising Group and her husband, Alfie.

The weather was warm and there were delicious teas, a plant stall and a splendid raffle.

In the garden at the Marie Curie Tea Party held at Moor View, Broad Close, Crediton. AQ 7017
(Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Gill said that everyone was extremely generous.  The event raised £376.53 for the charity.

The Marie Curie Crediton Fundraising Group was formed in 2023.

The group have just celebrated its first birthday and members have worked hard since forming to organise a wealth of collections and events to support Marie Curie.

Gill said that the Crediton group had raised £4,297.84 for the charity during the past year.

This was from collection pots, events and collections at Crediton Morrisions and Crediton Tesco.