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Memorial fundraiser for Frome Town FC committee member

November 20, 2018
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A FUNDRAISING memorial night will be held this Friday, 23rd November, by the family of former Frome Town FC committee member, Brenda Harding, who died last year at the age of 81.

The night will be raising money for both Dementia UK –  which Brenda was affected by – the national charity that provides specialist support for families facing dementia, and for Frome Town FC. 

Brenda’s grandson, Shane Lacey says, “The event is being hosted at Frome Town Football Club on Friday 23rd November from 7pm until late with a top-class Elvis tribute act James Burrell from Exeter, supported by local DJ Paul Carver. The night includes a massive raffle with over 140 donated prizes and my brother, Simon Harding, doing a sponsored head shave.”

Tickets cost £10 and are available from Brenda’s daughter, Sally Lacey on 01373 461349; Brenda’s son, Simon Harding on 07434 716834; and Frome Town FC on 01373 464087.

 

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