The Thornton pub in Burnley holding free New Year's Eve party for all the family to raise funds for customer
A popular Burnley pub is holding a New Year’s Eve party with a difference as it bids to raise funds for a customer going through a hard time.
The Thornton in Brownside Road is holding a family fun afternoon at the pub starting at 3pm for families
Landlady Jaimie Hopwood organised the free event for a popular customer battling breast cancer, but asked for anyone coming along to make a donation.
Such was the depth of feeling and warmth generated from the idea, that the afternoon saw the pub booked out in no time.
Jaimie said: “We decided to do things a little differently this time to help out a lifelong friend and customer of the pub that is going through a tough time.
“There will be free food, games, quizzes, raffles and much more. It’s a free event but a donation would be preferred on entry. We hope it’s a great event.”