Daffodil Day dawning next Friday

JO RICHARDS

Daffodils are blooming and that means it’s time for the Cancer Society’s annual fundraiser.

Daffodil Day falls next Friday 25 August and, after years of covid-related disruption, it’s back to business as usual with three stalls set to pop up around Golden Bay.

In Tākaka, the stall at FreshChoice will be open 9am-6pm while, on the street at Take Note, the hours are a bit shorter, running 9am3pm. In Collingwood the stall outside the Memorial Hall will be manned from 9am until early afternoon.

Coordinator for Golden Bay’s Daffodil Day fundraising efforts Sharon McConnon says the stalls will offer items for sale as well as the chance to win prizes. “We will have the usual merchandise on offer plus some raffles available, and heaps of fresh daffodils.”

As well as making purchases, Sharon says cash contributions are very welcome – either at the stall or via bank transfer using the QR code (see above) for quick and easy access to the Cancer Society’s donation site.

The titular narcissi are a key part of the day and Sharon is keen to ensure there are plenty of blooms to go round. “If there is anyone who would like to donate them to the cause, they can be dropped off our office [First National, 50 Commercial St, Tākaka] on Thursday afternoon, or just take them along to the stalls on Friday morning.”

For more information, or to offer help with a stall, call into First National or phone/txt Sharon on 027 525 8255.