17 August 2009
Haverhill Branch 160th Birthday raises cash for charity
[L-R] Michael Renton, Andy Golding, Cllr Les Ager and Barrie Hunt of the Sick Children's Trust.
Following a local party to celebrate its 160th Anniversary on 13th August, Saffron Building Society is delighted to announce that it has raised £170 for the Sick Children's Trust.
Over the course of the day, Saffron welcomed over 450 people to its branch for refreshments and cake; the Society donated 25p for every person wearing a '160' Birthday Badge.
Andy Golding and Councillor Les Ager with Haverhill party-goers.
Face-painting in the branch and roaming stilt walker entertained the party-goers, and over 300 helpings of candyfloss were given out from the Society's Mobile Communications Vehicle on the market. Part of the £170 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."
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