Mermaid Midweek Charity fundraiser in aid of the Isle of Wight Food Bank
Published 14:31 on 27 Sep 2024
At the end of each Midweek sailing season we host a charity fundraiser alongside our prize-giving. The Midweek Captain keeps a record of the sailors' misdemeanours and achievements and then asks them for donations, sort of highway robbery but all in good fun.
We raised £1K for Bembridge National Coastwatch Institution last year. This year we supported the Isle of Wight Food Bank and Members donated even more generously, raising £2K.
The excellent meal provided by the Club was enjoyed by the 88 people who attended.
Along the way we also increased awareness of the charity's important work. The Food Bank's food collection point location in Seaview are "Penmorfa" in Bluett Avenue, "The Orange Tree" in Madeira Road and The Community Shop.
Many thanks to everyone who helped make the evening a success.