Sharon Woods
19 February, 2025
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Macmillan Fundraising Event at The Freemasons Arms

Customers at a local community pub in Goose Green raised over £2,150 in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

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Inspired by a friend's ongoing cancer treatment, Ian Wilson organised a 12 hour sponsored Dartsathon with three friends from the pub to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support on Saturday 15th February at The Freemasons Arms.   The event then turned into a full charity day, which included a tombola and a raffle.   

Special thanks go to: - 

Julie and Keith Balmer (owners of The Freemasons Arms) for hosting and supporting the event and providing the lads with a cooked breakfast before the Dartsathon.

Darren Sinclair, Nick Woods, Ian Wilson and Chris Davies who took part in a 12 hour Dartsathon.
Darren Sinclair, Nick Woods, Ian Wilson and Chris Davies who took part in a 12 hour Dartsathon. Credit: Me

Mark Frith for providing entertainment free of charge in the evening.

Vicky Blackburn for providing the tombola.

The husband and wives of Ian, Darren and Nick and Ian's sister in law for organising the raffle.

Delicious cupcakes provided by Mrs T’s Homemade Treats.
Delicious cupcakes provided by Mrs T’s Homemade Treats. Credit: Me

The Following businesses for donating prizes for the raffle: - 

The Freemasons Arms - £20 bar voucher and bottle of whisky.

The Raj Gate (Orrell) - £20 voucher

Mark Frith proving fantastic entertainment free of charge.
Mark Frith proving fantastic entertainment free of charge. Credit: Me

Miami Pizza - £20 voucher

Slyhet Spice - Chicken Tikka Masala meal for one voucher 

Hair by Steff - Cut and blow voucher 

Beckie and Emmeline who own BEEM selling delicious pizzas and milkshakes.  Find them on Facebook and Instagram.
Beckie and Emmeline who own BEEM selling delicious pizzas and milkshakes. Find them on Facebook and Instagram. Credit: Me

Yates Chip Shop - box meal for 4 voucher 

The Fish Bar - £20 voucher 

Mrs T's Homemade Treats - afternoon tea for two voucher

VIP Barbers - £10 voucher

Last but not least, the biggest thanks goes to all the wonderful families, friends and customers who sponsored the Dartsathon and purchased raffle tickets, tombola tickets and cup cakes and also donated money on the day.