Mayor's Coffee Morning Proves A Money-Spinner

13th July 2009

A coffee morning hosted by Cheshire East Mayor Margaret Simon drew scores of shoppers who gave generously to her chosen charity causes.

The kettle was on the boil all morning at Municipal Buildings in Crewe on Saturday as Councillor Simon helped charity volunteers serve brews and biscuits to a steady stream of visitors to the Council Chamber.

Each was asked to pay £1.50 to attend to help raise cash for Hearing Dogs for the Deaf and Action Duchenne - a charity raising cash for sufferers of a rare type of muscular dystrophy.

Guest of honour at the event was Crewe two year-old Thomas Robinson who suffers from the condition. 

Volunteers also brought along three hearing dogs for the deaf. By the end of the year the Mayor hopes to have raised enough cash to fund the training of another dog from a rescue centre.

Visitors were also given the opportunity to tour the building and Mayor's Parlour.

Councillor Simon said: "The Council Chamber was kitted out like a cafe with table cloths and chairs where people could enjoy a drink and biscuits."

"It was lovely to meet the people of Cheshire East in an informal setting where they could get to know a little more about the new Council and the worthy causes we are supporting."

“Charities have found it hard to raise cash during the economic downturn but local people showed their generosity, many chipping in extra cash on top of the entry charge.”

More than £500 was raised which included cash from a tombola and raffle.

Photograph 1: Two-year-old Thomas Robinson and his dad, Neil Robinson, joins Mayor Margaret Simon outside the Municipal Buildings.

Photograph 2: Mayor Margaret Simon and her consort Maurice Simon (centre) with Deputy Mayor Gordon Baxendale and Deputy Mayoress Felicity Baxendale.  

Photograph 3: The Mayor’s coffee morning proved popular with Crewe shoppers.