Pensioner's party raises charity cash

HUNDREDS of pounds were raised for good causes at a pensioner's birthday bash.
By The Newsroom
Published 20th Jul 2016, 06:00 BST
Updated 25th Aug 2016, 20:26 BST
Joyce Taylor with friends and relatives at her partyJoyce Taylor with friends and relatives at her party
Joyce Taylor with friends and relatives at her party

Former police matron Joyce Taylor celebrated by fundraising at the Wymering Sports and Social Club in Sixth Avenue, Wymering, Portsmouth.

The 87-year-old had more than 100 people celebrate her birthday with her last month.

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In total, £865 was raised for the Naomi House children’s hospice and The Rocky Appeal. Her daughter Valerie Long, 63, made three cakes with angels on them.

Joyce said: ‘Everyone enjoyed themselves. There were more than 100 people there.

‘It was absolutely brilliant. We made £865, half of that goes to Naomi House and half to the Rocky Appeal.

‘My daughter gives me a birthday party every other year in case I’m not here.’

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Activities included guessing the weight of a cake supplied by Tesco in Port Solent and guessing the name of a soft toy dog.

Joyce added she was thankful for the donations from all, including Iceland and Tesco branches in Portsmouth.

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