Sandwell pub offering beer for donations in NHS fundraiser
A pub in Sandwell is preparing to host a fundraising event in aid of the NHS.
Karl Gardner, manager of The Waterfall Pub in Cradley Heath, will be holding the fundraiser on Thursday, April 30, at the pub.
Since pubs closed last month to prevent the spread of Covid-19, The Waterfall has a surplus of stock which is reaching its expiry date.
Karl decided rather than throw the it away, he would organise an event where people could exchange charitable donations for beer.
He said: "We have some beer that is close to its sell-by date, at the fundraising event we will be donating beer and asking our customers and the community to make any donation they can towards the NHS.
"We want to boost the morale of the community and do our part giving back to the NHS helping deal with Covid-19."
From 6pm onwards the pub, on Waterfall Lane, will be donating two barrels of cask ale and bottles to take out while socially distancing on the pub's car park and all of the money raised will go towards supporting frontline key workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Karl's dad, Stanley John Gardner, is the licensee of the pub which is owned by Holdens Brewery Ltd.
As part of the appeal, Karl has also set up an online JustGiving page where donations can be made to the NHS Trust.
