The Broadstairs Hop was held on Sunday 21st of August.? The Hop provided a great afternoon’s entertainment at the Pavilion in Broadstairs.? The day was very hot and most visitors elected to stay on the beach, resulting in a lower turnout than expected.

A Raffle and donations?raised ?570.22 which was shared between Cheerful Sparrows and MNDA East Kent.? Adrian Powell gave a brief speech on behalf of MNDA East Kent and Cheerful Sparrows were represented by various members of their committee.

The beach lovers missed a great afternoon with Music from Phoebe and the Bear, Flashback, Norman’s Daughter and Lodestone.? Huge thanks to the musicians who provided the entertainment without charge.

Grateful thanks to Alan Morgan and the Summer Hop team for a wonderful afternoon of musical entertainment and for the sum of ?285.11 raised for MND Association in East Kent.