You helped us raise £7k for cancer care charity
AG L A M O RO U S dinner, held in memory of a much-loved Southport chef, has raised more than £7,000 for Macmillan Cancer support.
Claude Verité, who ran Claude’s Patisserie, in Churchtown, for 30 years, died from melanoma last year.
His granddaughter, Kayleigh, and her aunt, Stef – Claude’s daughter – organised the event, which took place at the Prince of Wales Hotel on September 18.
Stef said: “What a fantastic night it was. I hope everyone enjoyed themselves. Thanks so much to everyone who came; without you all, it wouldn’t have been the success it was.
“My dad died at home from cancer and it was fantastic the support that Macmillan gave him.
“They were amazing, and helped all of us through such a difficult time, so it seemed right to give something back to them.”
Kayleigh added: “We would also like to thank again Graham Halfpenny and his team from the hotel, we couldn’t have done this without them.
From day one, they enthusiastically supported us on all our decisions and have been exceptionally accommodating, and now with Stef having her wedding there next year, she can’t wait!
“Another ‘thanks’ to James Robinson, from Macmillan. He again has been there from day one supporting us and he even helped out and participated on the night.
“Lastly, all the helpers on the night, including our compere Paul Palmer, Kevin Brown Photography, Natasha Brookes, the band, Rusty Goldfish, our French helpers, and all the kind people who donated raffle and auction prizes and, of course, all our guests on the night!”