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New West Northamptonshire Councillor Maggie Clubley supports the Community in Towcester

Author: Miranda Wixon - Conservative

Published: 24th May 2021 09:03

Lorraine Holmes, Miranda Wixon and Maggie Clubley at Towcester Town Football Supporters ClubRecently elected Conservative Councillor, Maggie Clubley attended a local fundraiser in aid of the Childrens Air Ambulance which was coordinated by Lorraine Holmes.  Armed with a raffle prize donation Maggie had a go on the tombola, guess the weight and looked through the eclectic pile of jigsaw puzzles that had all be donated before exploring the wide range of fruit and veg on offer in the larder.  Cakes of every shape and size were there to be bought with a cup of coffee from the bar.  Raffle prizes, donated by a wide range of local businesses, which everyone was keen to win were announced with delight.

“I have met so many people, all with a story of how being here today is a big step after lockdown – they all came out specially to support this worth while charity. Lorraine has done a wonderful job in bringing so many Towcester families together.  t is am amazing response from local people and businesses all wanting to help.” Said Maggie.  

Lorraine reported that they had raised £1225 which she was delighted with.“I couldn’t have done it without the support of Katie from TowFood Community Larder and Kevin from Towcester Town Football Supporters Club, when I came up with the idea I had no idea that we could have made it such a success, it was real team work.”

There was a special pop up larder to support the event. Miranda commented, “We are delighted at the support in Towcester for the Community Larder - a membership scheme with over 200 members that brings good food to the club every Thursday morning at 10.00. Anyone can join to access affordable food while preventing waste. Thank you to Maggie for giving her support to an important community fundraiser.”

Contact Miranda or Katie on team@towfood.org.uk or 07974 919221 Towcester Community Larder is open 10 am – 11 am every Thursday at Towcester Town Football Supporters Club, 19 Islington Road

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