Stars turn out to help good cause (From News Shopper)

Stars turn out to help good cause

10:33am Wednesday 22nd June 2005 in

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CELEBRITIES, story tellers, musicians and drummers have helped to boost a charity's funds by more than £4,000.

Ex-EastEnders actor Joe Absolom and Casualty's Patrick Robinson were also among the 50 volunteers who took part in a park party at Manor House Gardens, Lee.

The money was raised for Lewisham Portage a charity for pre-school children with special needs.

Visitors took part in raffles, played hook the duck and bought plants, cakes and toys to raise the cash.

Event organiser, Phillippa Keogh, said: "We had a fantastic turnout with almost 4,000 people.

"Thankfully the rain stayed away and everyone worked really hard.

"We are over the moon by the amount of money raised."