June 9, 2015 12.16 pm This story is over 105 months old

Lincoln pub raises over £900 for cancer charity

Pub’s fundraiser: A Lincoln pub has announced it raised over £900 for Cancer Research UK after hosting a Bank Holiday Weekender in May.

A Lincoln pub has presented a cheque for over £900 to Cancer Research UK after hosting a series of fun events for the local community.

The Three Horseshoes in Waddington held numerous Bank Holiday Weekender events between May 2 and 4 including a performance from Lincoln folk duo The Fyreflies, a glam rock tribute band, a kids’ fun day, and a project to promote beers brewed in Lincolnshire.

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Folk duo The Fyreflies

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Locals enjoying the events held at the Three Horseshoes in Waddington

After collecting the money raised, the pub revealed it generated a total of £900.13 for the charity, presenting a cheque to Cancer Research staff on Friday, June 5.

Matt Marshall, manager of the pub, said: “The event truly shows that community spirit is still there but we have to give it a good shake to bring it back.

“We’re going to run this as a yearly event so we hope to see you all next year!”