Tea-rrific turn out for PTSD fundraiser in Paulton

Paulton Rovers Football Club hosted its monthly charity Afternoon Tea event, which raises money for a different charitable cause each month for a charity walk that is being undertaken by local veteran Paul Thorner and Paulton Councillor Grant Johnson.

The walk in aid of Care for Casualties will be carried out in September 2021 and the Afternoon Tea event gave a great boost to the money raised so far with £550.98 being donated through the sale of tea, coffee, cakes, a raffle and a round of bingo.

Speaking after the event, Councillor Grant Johnson said: "It's a great team effort to raise such an amazing amount for a great cause. We can't do enough for those veterans that suffer with PTSD and Paul and Sharon Thorner are an inspiration for raising so much awareness. Paul and I will be walking the Jurassic Coast in September for The Rifles Charities – Care for Casualties and will be trying to raise as much as we can."

Paul Thorner thanked everyone for their continued support and said: "We wouldn't have had such a brilliant afternoon raising money without the support of the Afternoon Tea team. Sarah Delaney, her sister Angela and mother Jean do such as fantastic spread. Plus a special mention for all those that made cakes, including Debbie Always who works behind the bar at Paulton Rovers. We also had Caroline and my wife Sharon who sold all the raffle tickets, and finally Paulton Rovers for hosting these great community events."

Councillor Grant Johnson finished by saying, "This is such a great community initiative and I do hope as many residents as possible can continue to turn up and have some fun, whilst raising money for great causes."

The Afternoon tea events are held on the second Tuesday of each month, with the next one on July 13 when they will be raising money for Blood Bikes. Search Paul or Grant's name on www.justgiving.co.uk for donations.