Quinta do Lago’s lakeside bar The Shack will be putting on a “fabulous, fun-packed day” on Friday, September 28 in a bid to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
For many years, long-time resident of Lakeside Village, Joy Hodgkinson, has hosted a Macmillan Coffee Morning, raising up to €2,000 each year for the charity.
Mandi and Julian Firman have more recently become involved and are delighted to say that this year The Shack is hosting the charity day.
Mandi says: “Caterina, the manageress of The Shack, is truly remarkable. They are not only putting on coffee and cake, but also a truly scrumptious and memorable breakfast/brunch buffet for the very special price of €12, from 9.30am to 11.30am.”
Mandi will be in charge of the raffle and tombola.
“We have managed to get some truly unique prizes, including a ride in a Lamborghini, a champagne cream tea served on a private jetty on the lake in Quinta do Lago, a round of golf for four plus two buggies at Quinta do Lago golf club, and handwritten original lyrics from the hit song ‘Build me up Buttercup’ by the song writer Tony Macaulay,” she said.
The Four Seasons Country Club in Quinta do Lago has “generously donated a meal up to the value of €200” and many other restaurants including Xenia, The Cheeky Pup, Green Valley and Julia’s have donated vouchers as well.
Raffle tickets are available to buy at The Shack prior to the day as well as at the event.
“How marvellous it would be to create a world record for fundraising for Macmillan on this special day. That is our goal.
“The whole day will be huge fun with great music and even a very special ‘Macmillan Cocktail’. Don’t miss it,” says Mandi.
Businesses or individuals who would like to donate raffle prizes are encouraged to contact Mandi (mandifirman@gmail.com).
To book a place at the breakfast brunch at The Shack, call 289 381 225 or e-mail theshack@quintadolago.com.
Photo: Mandi Firman by the jetty where one of our raffle prizes, the cream tea, will take place
