A NUMBER of Farnham residents got up at the crack of dawn to man a small refreshment stall outside Morgan’s Butchers in Ridgway Road, raising more than £1,000 for Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice.

Over the festive break, from 6am until close the residents provided light relief while shoppers queued for their Christmas turkeys. Teas, coffees, mulled wine and mince pies were offered, along with a raffle, in order to raise as much as possible for Phyllis Tuckwell.

Suzi and Mike Hall and Pan Panayiotou, who helped organise the event, said: “We have run this event for the last 11 years and we are always amazed by the kindness and generosity of the general public.

“The teas, coffees, mulled wine and mince pies would not be possible without the help and support of Tesco Express, with electricity provided by the Ridgway Hair Salon.

“This year’s top raffle prize was kindly donated by Morgan’s Butchers. The local residents, who man the stall for the duration of the event, do so with extreme generosity and without hesitation and their support makes this annual event possible.”