Mercury shoppers donate Easter eggs to the elderly in Havering.
More than 200 chocolate eggs have been donated to elderly residents in Havering. The Mercury shopping centre has been asking shoppers to buy an extra chocolate egg to donate to it’s annual Easter appeal. Locals have been dropping their donations into the giant Egg Pod outside the help desk over the past few weeks. Retailers including Asda have also donated to the appeal.
Centre manager Spencer Hawken told the Havering Daily: “We are always amazed just how generous people can be, even more so during these testing times. “ The appeal has been running since 2005 and the number of eggs donated continues to rise, thanks to the generous support of shoppers. “ Egg giving is synonymous with Easter and Easter eggs are enjoyed by all ages – not just the young but the young at heart too.”
Mercury staff delivered eggs to Ravenscourt Nursing Home, Emerson Court Residential Home, Beech Court Care Home and Portland Close.
Kelly from Ravenscourt Nursing Home said, “ It’s really refreshing so thank you, our residents really appreciate it.”
Our Easter event at the weekend held at The Mercury which included an egg hunt, face painting and a photo with the Easter bunny raised over £850 for King George and Queen’s Hospitals Charity.
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