Shoebury residents raise £2,000 for Southend in Sight charity

The Shoebury Residents Events Team organised a December Christmas market and this week handed £2,000 to Southend in Sight after months of planning.

Shoebury residents have handed £2,000 to Southend in Sight following a fundraising Christmas market held in December. The event was organised by the Shoebury Residents Events Team, which began planning in August. Volunteers booked stalls, arranged choirs and secured sponsorship for a Christmas grotto. A raffle and tombola were also part of the fundraising activities. Key details: - The Shoebury Residents Events Team chose Southend in Sight as their charity for the event. - The fundraiser was a Christmas market held in December and the donation was presented this week. - Planning began in August; the team booked 50 stalls, arranged choirs, secured grotto sponsorship, and ran a raffle and tombola. - Lucy Martin, chief executive officer at Southend in Sight, expressed gratitude to the team for their work in organising the event. - Southend in Sight offers support, practical advice and social events for people living with sight loss. Summary: The donation was presented this week and is reported as supporting Southend in Sight’s services for people with sight loss. Undetermined at this time.