Last Tuesday saw Paulton Rovers Football Club host its monthly charity Afternoon Tea event, which raises money for a different charitable cause each month. This time it is was raising funds for a charity walk that is being undertaken by local veteran Paul Thorner and Paulton Councillor, Grant Johnson.

The walk, in aid of Care for Casualties, will be carried out in September and the Afternoon Tea gave a boost to the money raised so far – with £550.98 being donated through the sale of tea, coffee, cakes, a raffle and a round of bingo.

Speaking after the event, Councillor Grant Johnson said: “It’s a great team effort to raise such an amazing amount for a great cause. We can’t do enough for veterans that suffer with PTSD and Paul and Sharon Thorner are an inspiration for raising so much awareness. Paul and I will be walking the Jurassic Coast in September for The Rifles Charities – Care for Casualties and will be trying to raise as much as we can.”

Paul Thorner wanted to thank everyone for their continued support. He said: “We wouldn’t have had such a brilliant afternoon raising money without the support of the Afternoon Tea team. Sarah Delaney, her sister, Angela and mother, Jean, do such as fantastic spread. A special mention for all those that made cakes, including Debbie Always, who works behind the bar at Paulton Rovers. We also had Caroline and my wife, Sharon, who sold all the raffle tickets, and finally, Paulton Rovers for hosting these great community events.”

Councillor Grant Johnson finished by saying: “This is such a great community initiative and I do hope as many residents as possible can continue to turn up and have some fun, whilst raising money for great causes.”

The Afternoon Tea events are held on the second Tuesday of each month, with the next one on 13th July raising money for Blood Bikes.

Search Paul or Grant’s name on www.justgiving.co.uk for donations.