LOTS of fun was had at an apple day on Saturday in Nailsworth Town Hall, in aid of emergency medical care for refugees in Calais.

 

The event, organised by musical storytelling group Playcircle, has so far raised more than £850 for the charity Doctors of the World, who provide mobile medical units in the makeshift refugee camp. 


Children enjoyed apple themed activities, including apple pressing, a music and storytelling session and an opportunity to write and decorate goodwill messages (apple wishes), to be sent to Calais along with the funds raised. 


Chloe Kempton, from Playcircle said: "We cannot believe the response. People have given so much of themselves and given so generously.  


"As well as the huge amount of money raised, it has been heart warming to see people donating so much of their time and talent to make the apple day a success."


Melanie Golding, also of Playcircle, said: "Thanks to all the wonderful people of Nailsworth and Stroud, we have raised more than expected and online donations are still coming in."


To donate to Doctors of the World you can visit the Just Giving website and search for Playcircle Apple Day.