| Do it for Devon with scones and jam | |
|  | | Get ready for Devon Cream Tea week! |
| | A Devon charity aims to raise thousands of pounds for local voluntary and community groups by holding an official Devon Cream Tea fundraising week. So prepare to pile on the clotted cream and 'Do it for Devon'. |
| | | Every year thousands of volunteers make a difference by helping local people and communities in need.
Now there’s a way you can help them by taking part in a giant Devon Cream Tea party over the Whitsun week.
It's a great opportunity to pile on the clotted cream, slap on the jam and get the kettle on.
Dozens of cream tea events are being held across the county as part of 'Do it for Devon' week between 28th May and 4th June.
The Devon Community Foundation is enlisting the support of tourist attractions, tearooms, hotels, sports clubs, and businesses.
Literally anyone can get involved by organising a cream tea party of their own."We're urging people to 'Do it For Devon' and help support the county's volunteers in their valuable work by simply holding a cream tea party," said Melanie McLoughlin, Director of Devon Community Foundation.
 | | The cream tea is a symbol of Devon. |
"Volunteers running sports and theatre groups, youth clubs, drop-in centres for the elderly, community transport or help groups for disabled people are the life blood of our communities."
She added: "Fundraising is often difficult and time-consuming for these small groups - which is where the Devon Community Foundation comes in."
BBC Radio Devon's Judi Spiers has already given her support to the Do it for Devon campaign which is set to become an annual event.
Last year the Devon Community Foundation supported over 260 local and voluntary groups across the county.
Grants totalling almost £1 million helped to provide everything from a holiday for young carers, to sailing for disabled children and from rural transport for teenagers to lunch clubs for the elderly.
All money raised in 'Do it For Devon' week will be administered in the form of grants by the Foundation. To find out more visit the Do it for Devon website or call the Cream Tea Hotline 01884 243824. Article first published: 3rd May 2005
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