Thousands raised for farming charity

By Jenny SealeContributor
Published 27th Feb 2024, 13:35 BST
Updated 27th Feb 2024, 15:34 BST
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More than 200 people enjoyed a freshly cooked breakfast at The Hub, Hellingly all to raise funds for farming people in need.

A small army of volunteers, led by Gill Hesselgrave, prepped, cooked and served breakfast to a hall full of people.

This breakfast event first began over 20 years ago in Gill and Bryan Hesselgrave’s sitting room and has gradually grown to what it is today.

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The event is held as part of the fundraising efforts of the East Sussex Committee of the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) who provide financial, emotional and practical support to those in need in the farming community.

More than 200 people enjoyed a freshly cooked breakfast for RABI which supports farmers in need.More than 200 people enjoyed a freshly cooked breakfast for RABI which supports farmers in need.
More than 200 people enjoyed a freshly cooked breakfast for RABI which supports farmers in need.

Enjoying a breakfast made with British and, where possible, local produce is a fitting way to support those farmers.

Gill offered a huge thank you to those who supported the event by attending, providing food and particularly to the volunteers whose hard work on the day meant that everyone left feeling full and with a smile on their faces.

The event raised a fantastic £2100 To find out more information on the work RABI do visit www.rabi.org.uk.