Andover Tap take on Thrilling Skydive for Hospices
What do you call 18 Wooly Jumpers from The Andover Tap at the Lamb? Absolutely awesome! On Saturday 19 August, 18 brave staff and customers from The Andover Tap, all faced their fears and did something amazing for our hospices. Gathered at the Old Sarum Airfield, near Salisbury, The Wooly Jumpers included Tim Abram, the landlord of The Andover Tap, barmaid Willow Phillips Smith and 16 others from the pub's special community.
With great weather and spirits high, the entire group prepared for the skydive and experienced a day they will never forget. The group, supported by friends and family, raised an outstanding amount of £10,010 for Naomi House & Jacksplace.
Matt Mutton, Bar Manager at The Andover Tap, said:
Some of them were nervous, but when they came back they couldn’t stop smiling the whole weekend! It’s all about the community spirit, and we have a really good community. They paid for it from their own back pockets, and everything we raised is all for Naomi House & Jacksplace.
This year, the skydive was just one of the many activities that The Andover Tap has done for our hospices. From raffles and shaved beards, to Gurkha curries and football scratch cards, not forgetting their infamous swear jar, they have raised over £14,000 to support families in our care.
Lynda Crook, Senior Fundraiser at Naomi House & Jacksplace, said:
The Andover Tap at the Lamb has been located at 21 Winchester Street in Andover for nearly four years. They place their customers and their community at the heart of everything they do. Thank you to the entire team and their amazing customers for supporting our hospices. Your efforts and generosity is truly making a big difference for local families. We can't wait to see what you do next!
