Cafes join forces with FoyleWomen’s Aid

Local cafés have joined forces with Foyle Women’s Aid to help victims of domestic violence.
By The Newsroom
Published 27th Feb 2013, 15:35 BST

A series of coffee mornings are taking place during International Women’s Week March 4th – March 8th to raise money to fund programmes for women and children.

Part of the proceeds from tea/ coffees and scones/cupcakes sold during certain times of the day will be donated to Foyle Women’s Aid.

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“Money raised during the week will go directly to programmes to help women and children whose lives have been shattered by domestic abuse,” explained Foyle Women’s Aid director, Marie Brown.

“All we are asking is for people to turn up and enjoy a cup of coffee and a scone or cake and help others at the same time.”

Five local cafés have drawn up special offers during the week – with a portion of the takings going to the domestic violence charity.

“We are very grateful to all these businesses for getting involved and I would ask people to take up their offers, even on the way to work or on a break. Why not organise a group of friends to meet up for a coffee and a chat on one of these days,” said Marie Brown.

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Monday, March 4th Café Primrose on Carlisle Road, is offering Tea/ Coffee and a homemade scone with jam and cream for £2.40 between 8 am and 11. They will also be raffling a 3 Course meal for two.

Tuesday, March 5th Claude’s on Shipquay Street is holding an all-day promotion with customers who buy a tea/coffee and tray bake for £2.99 helping the cause.

Wednesday, March 6th The Sandwich Company, Lisnagelvin is offering tea/coffee and an International Women’s Day Cupcake for £2.95 between 8 am and 11am.

On Thursday, March 7th The Sandwich Company, Bishop Street is offering tea/coffee and an International Women’s Day cupcake for £2.99.

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Friday, March 8th Austin’s Café Mezzo will be providing a free cup of tea or coffee and a scone between 10am – 12pm to all customers who have purchased a car raffle ticket in aid of Foyle Women’s Aid. There will also be another raffle on the day.

Raffle tickets are still on sale for a draw for Ford Fiesta Edge car which will be drawn in June. Tickets are £5 each or 3 for £10.