The Cross Keys Inn at Lydford-on-Fosse has raised a massive £2,500 for the mental health charity MIND. A presentation evening, attended by local volunteer helpers and sponsors, was held following the pub’s successful Fund Raising Beer Festival Weekend.
Pub owner David Grindley expressed his sincere gratitude for the generous support from both sponsors and volunteers. “We are so pleased to have raised such a terrific amount for MIND, who do a marvellous job supporting people with mental health problems. In a time when we are all facing challenges and financial pressures it was really touching to be offered so much help from businesses and our local community. So many local people offered their time, free of charge, to work behind the bars and ticket tables. Businesses and individuals sponsored beer barrels and the charity tee shirts, for sale over the weekend. The event was a great success with a fantastic community atmosphere, providing much needed lift and relaxation time for everyone.”
David handed over a cheque for £2,500 to Barbi, who was representing the charity. This was followed by a thank you party, with free food and drink supplied by the pub for all those who had played a part in the Beer Festival Weekend. The evening’s celebrations were successfully concluded with lively music from Fiddleback – a talented and entertaining duo playing guitar, fiddle with great harmony vocals.