Local firm Cherry Godfrey took part in last week’s Riverfest at Newport Quay, raising a fantastic £800 for Mountbatten through their Jambalaya stall.
The sun was shining on Riverfest this year, which took place from 10:00 until 16:00 – and there was lots of fun to be had! With live music, local marching bands, vintage vehicles, rides, and lots of small stalls selling everything from doughnuts to pottery, the atmosphere was fantastic.
For 2022, Cherry Godfrey set up a food stall in order to raise money for Mountbatten Hospice. The stall featured homemade chicken and prawn Jambalaya, cooked by Graham Thoume – Director of Group Operations. This delicious meal was cooked in a large paella pan over gas, thanks to All About Catering.
Graham’s dish was a triumph: many diners enjoyed it so much that they returned for second helpings (and asked for the recipe!).
A spokesperson for the company has said:
“Thank you, Graham! And thank you to all the Cherry Godfrey staff who pitched in, shopping for ingredients, helping to prepare the food, setting up the stall, and serving our customers. A special thanks also to Jenna Skillen, our Quality Control Administrator, who brought her mum’s homemade cakes to our stall – it was fantastic to be able to offer a sweet option, and to raise even more money by asking people to donate as much as they could spare in return for a slice of cake.
“We were thrilled to be part of Riverfest’s triumphant return and to see so many locals enjoying themselves. Most of all, we were proud to be able to raise £800 for Mountbatten – we know how important the hospice is to the local community – and to get the chance to chat to so many people.
“It was an honour to be involved, and we look forward to next year!”
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Why can’t they put signs up around the island advising of events like this? I knew absolutely nothing about it but would have loved to have gone. Presumably, because I am one of the dinosaurs who don’t do antisocial media, we are to be excluded.