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Plant Sale Success

June 4, 2019
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The Charity Plant Sale, held at Wesley Methodist Church Frome on Saturday 18th May, raised a record-breaking £750 to be shared between international charity Action Aid and Church Funds.  

 Christine Milne for Wesley Church said, “The plant tables were virtually empty within an hour and a half, testament to the quality of the produce on offer, and the organisers apologise to those who came late.

 “In addition to this amazing total, £250 was raised for Methodist Homes from the sale of refreshments, books and bric-a-brac.  The organisers would like to thank all who supported the event and are already making plans for next year.”

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