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Marie Curie garden fayre raises £4,200

Thursday, 26 June 2025 at 15:33

By Gareth Joy X @lookoutwales2

Marie Curie Cardiff and the Vale

A Penarth hospice has raised over £4,200 at its first garden fayre in over a decade.

The Marie Curie event raised money in aid of its support services for terminally-ill people from across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.

Patients, staff and volunteers at the Bridgeman Road hospice joined visitors for a host of activities, including live music from Ukulele Nights and The Harmony Brothers in the Windsor Gardens bandstand.

There was also a discussion on music with the Compassionate Penarth group - with visitors adding their own songs to the organisation's playlist - while thee recently reopened Garden Café played host to a talk from award-winning gardener Liz Zorab.

There was also a variety of stalls and games, along with face painting, ice creams from Willmore's and afternoon crea teas in the Wellbeing and Support hub.

Hannah Warner-Holt, community fundraiser for Marie Curie in Cardiff and the Vale, said: "We are delighted to have brought so many people together in Penarth at our hospice to raise vital funds for our services."

"A huge thank you to our volunteers and to all organisations, performers and speakers for helping make the day the success it was, and to the generous supporters who donated throughout the day."

"Every five minutes, someone dies without the care they need. By fundraising and hosting events like this, you can help change that and bring Marie Curie's expert end of life care to more people."

"Every pound raised helps the charity to provide emotional and practical support to people living with a terminal illness and their loved ones at the most difficult times."

As part of its ongoing fundraising efforts, the hospice is asking the public to host golf days during the summer.

Hannah added: "Whether you're a golfing pro, new to the sport or just keen to try something fun, it would be tee-rific if you could get on the green and kickstart some friendly competition with your family and friends."

To find out more about organising your own golf day and to register and recieve a free Marie Curie golf marker, visit the Marie Curie website or email Hannah.warnerholt@mariecurie.org.uk.

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