A Sherborne pub is celebrating after raising more than £10,500 for Parkinson’s UK with a series of events over the last year

Staff and patrons of the Hunter’s Moon in Middlemarsh are celebrating after raising £10,506.65 in 2022 for Parkinson’s UK.

The events, enthusiastically supported by pub patrons and the wider community, included Easter bingo, summer and Christmas markets, a monthly quiz and many music nights, as well as a 24-hour cycle challenge, Bikers for Action SW.

“The Hunter’s Moon chose to support Parkinson’s UK because a very good friend of mine, David Ball, starting showing signs of Parkinson’s,” says Landlord Dean Mortimer.
“Over a couple of years he had to come to terms with a lot of difficult obstacles for his family and himself.

“I’m glad to say that Dave is in a happier state of mind with the help and support of Parkinson’s Australia, The Michael J Fox Foundation and of course the local hub and his nearest and dearest.

“We at The Hunter’s Moon soon realised that so many more of our friends and customers had or knew someone that as been touched by Parkinson’s. One of which was our dearest friend Pat Richardson, who gave so generously to the fund and started the 24-hour cycle challenge.”

The Hunter’s Moon would like to thank everyone who has supported their efforts over the years, including (but not exclusively) customers and staff, Tony for the use of his bingo machine and suppliers and businesses for donating prizes, Middlemarsh Cycling Club, Bridgewood Camping, Twisted Cider, Jim Brooks Electricals, G3 Valeting, Hunnybuns, Terry and Bev Ingram and friends, Rock and Road Yeovil, DJ Alber, stall holders and customers of both the summer and Christmas markets, quiz masters and participants (Lenny the dog), Bikers for Action SW, Ben Waters, Jack Daniels, David Graham and The Eskimo Brothers, BUZZ, and Lest We Forget Lodge 7222.

A special thanks goes out to Emma, Amy, Neve and friends