PRESS RELEASE: MONDAY 9TH
DECEMBER 2013
FOODBANK COLLECTION HELD
AT THETFORD LABOUR CHRISTMAS SOCIAL
Pictured: Left – Alex Mayer, Centre –
Councillor Terry Jermy, Right – Sandy Martin
Over
sixty members of the Thetford Labour Party and invited guests packed into the
Sports and Social Club on Bury Road last week (Friday 6th December
2013) to attend the Party’s annual Christmas social.
As
well as the traditional aspects that you might expect, including of course a
raffle and a game of bingo, there was a serious side to the night as members
were invited to bring along items that could be donated to the Thetford
Foodbank.
Alex
Mayer, number 2 candidate for the Labour Party for the Eastern Region in next
Mays European elections (pictured with Sandy Martin, the number 3 candidate)
addressed those attending, she said: “Labour in the European Parliament has
fought to get over £20million of European funds to support Foodbanks in the UK,
but our Conservative led Government refuses to accept that cash. People are
struggling here in Thetford thanks to the cost of living crisis which exists,
that is why it is vital that we support the food-bank whenever possible”.
Councillor
Terry Jermy, who organised the event said: “I am very grateful for the
generosity showed by members in their donations. I am pleased to know that this
food will be put to good use supporting people that need it here in Thetford”
A
car boot full of food was collected during the evening, which was donated to
the Foodbank on Saturday.
For
more information about Thetford Labour Party contact 07742157967.
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