Summer fair supports local charity

The Blue Cross animal hospital in Merton was presented with a cheque for £500 by the organisers of Tooting Broadway’s Summer Fair.

The donation, which was accepted on behalf of The Blue Cross by community nurse Vicky Cranfield, will help the charity continue fulfilling its unique role caring for sick and homeless animals.

Lisa Tingley, Blue Cross fundraiser for the south of England, said “The Blue Cross is one of Britain’s oldest animal welfare charities and relies entirely on donations to maintain its three London animal hospitals. The money raised from this wonderful event will help us to continue caring for the pets of Londoners who cannot afford private vets fees.”

The Broadway Summer Fair was held earlier this month at Tooting’s Broadway Studio and combined shopping, eating, drinking, children’s games, auditions and music.

Victoria Nartova, organiser of the charity event, said: “I have always been amazed by the work of The Blue Cross and have been personally helped by the charity when my own cat was sick. I wanted to give something back to an organisation that helped me and so many others.”

Notes to editors
The Blue Cross is Britain's pet charity, providing practical support, information and advice for pet and horse owners. Through its network of animal adoption centres it rehomes thousands of animals each year. Its hospitals provide veterinary care for the pets of people who cannot afford private vets' fees.

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