Make a sweet gesture to help Accord Hospice

Buddies are gearing up for one of the culinary highlights of the summer.

- EDEL KENEALY

The Accord Strawberry Tea gets underway on September 6 when good food and good company come together to raise funds for Accord Hospice.

Now in its 12th year, the Strawberry Tea sees an afternoon tea served to around 100 people at Victoria Bowling Club every summer.

This week, Eleanor McColl-Corrigan, who heads up the event, said preparations for another great day of fundraising are well underway.

She said: "On the day, people pay for their ticket on the door, it's £5 and that gets them their tea and coffee and an unlimited supply of sandwiches, scones and cakes.

"There's also two raffles, one with really great items, with many donated by businesses and there are vouchers for things such as a haircut and hampers.

"The whole stage of the bowling club is littered with prizes.