Askham Village Community in Doddington raises more than £1,200 at Manea British Legion bingo night

A nursing home held a successful fundraising night to raise money for local causes.

Askham Village Community in Doddington, held a prize bingo night at the Manea British Legion, raising more than £1,200 to support local causes.

The event saw an incredible turnout from the local community, with £250 of the funds raised donated to the Doddington Christmas Lights Committee in support of their festive preparations.

With a strong desire to give back and foster community spirit, Askham Village Community organised the event not only to raise funds but also to connect with the wider community.

The night was a resounding success thanks to the generosity of local businesses and sponsors who donated prizes and services.

Askham Village Community thanked Creed, Able, Tess’s Hair Design, March Quality Meats, Doddington’s Farm Shop, Tesco, and many more, whose contributions helped make the evening enjoyable and rewarding for all involved.

The Manea British Legion provided a welcoming venue and offered a variety of drinks throughout the night. In addition, their very own burger van was on-site, serving up a feast to those in attendance.

The event was praised by the associate director of Askham Village Community, who said: “It’s wonderful to see so many people coming together to support Askham Village Community and Askham Rehab.

“It’s heartening to see not only our own team members supporting such a good cause, but also the sponsors, recipients of the event, and the wider community joining forces.

“We are elated to work more closely with the community and to support initiatives like the Doddington Christmas Lights Committee.

“We’re also excited to see more of the local community visiting our café in Doddington, which is open seven days a week, and an increasing footfall on all community and charity events throughout the year.”

The next big fundraising event is the Christmas Fayre on November 23, which promises some exciting surprises.

All the details regarding this event can be found here: https://fb.me/e/42uWO2QhY

A spokesperson at Askham Village Community said: “At Askham Village Community, the community is at the heart of everything we do.

“We believe that fostering meaningful connections and supporting local causes strengthens the bond we share with our residents and the wider community.

“Events like our prize bingo night and future initiatives, such as the upcoming Christmas Fayre, are just some of the ways we continue to give back and bring people together.”