Residents love free tea party for the elderly

THE mayor of Stockport, councillors, MPs and local community groups rallied together to support the elderly in Bramhall for the fourth Big Bramhall Free Tea Party, organised by I Love Bramhall in the grounds of St Michael’s Church.

This free event has become a Bramhall tradition, bringing the community together for an afternoon of entertainment, conversation and celebration.

More than 300 elderly guests were welcomed and a large team of pupils from Bramhall High School helped to set up hundreds of chairs and tables loaned by local scouting groups and churches.

Volunteers served the guests food donated by local eateries.

Wendy Green, founder of I Love Bramhall and I Love Cheadle Hulme, who organised the event, said: “The tea party is such a rewarding event to organise, but I couldn’t have done it without all of the volunteers.

“This is a special afternoon and I believe that events such as this can genuinely make our society much better.”

There were three hours of entertainment and a free raffle with prizes donated by local businesses.

Elderly guests were treated to massages, haircuts, makeup and hearing tests, all for free. They all also went home with free gifts donated by businesses.

The tables were decorated and flowers arranged by primary school pupils.

Wendy Green from I Love Bramhall said: “Special mention goes to the sponsors of the event Notcutts, Cheshire Hearing Centres and SAS Daniels Solicitors and Chelsea Shoesmith Photography for the photos of the event.

“We still can’t believe how many people got involved and made this a day to remember and the stage is set for 2018.”