29 July 2009
160th Birthday raises cash for charity
[L-R] Sara Andrews (SBS); Alistair Walters; Doug Perry; Sandy Perry; John Eastgate (SBS); Helen Bearfield-Smith (Teenage Cancer Trust)
Following a local party to celebrate its 160th Anniversary on 28th of July, Saffron Building Society is delighted to announce that it has raised £200 for Teenage Cancer Trust.
Over the course of the day, Saffron welcomed over 400 people to its branch for refreshments and cake; the Society donated 25p for every person wearing a '160' Birthday Badge.
Local children Amy and Harry Moss with Saffron's Sales and Marketing Director John Eastgate.
Face-painting in the branch and roaming stilt walker entertained the party-goers, and over 400 helpings of candyfloss were given out from the Society's Mobile Communications Vehicle on the market square. Part of the £200 total was made up by the contributions of party visitors; the rest was donated by the Society itself.
Sales and Marketing Director John Eastgate said:
"Throwing the party was our way of thanking our customers and local people, whilst raising money for a good cause. We feel we have a lot to celebrate, and it was fantastic that so many people came in to celebrate with us."
