An Easter raffle will also be drawn on the same evening, all proceeds being added to the total pot. Prizes include a Fortnum and Mason Hamper and Afternoon Tea for two at The Castle at Edgehill, a sister business in the Freespirit portfolio. Tickets available at £1 each from the pub.
Red Lion general manager Jane Hearsay said: “What a fantastic night was had by all for our Turning Tables evening. An incredible evening where roles were reversed, the front of house served up a treat out of the kitchen, served excellently by our kitchen team!
Len aged 15
His funeral procession included a Land Rover which he’d recently rebuilt from scratch with his best friend.
Len’s uncle, Larry James, who is helping with the fundraising campaign, said: “It’s been an absolutely unbearable time. It’s really hard to grieve. Firstly because of the shock, you’re thinking it can’t be possible. Secondly, you can’t work out why he did it and will probably never know, and thirdly, constantly asking yourself, what could I have done? It’s the same for all his friends and family.
“I spoke to him the evening before he went out with a friend to a New Year’s Eve party and everything seemed fine. This sadly shows the importance of young people opening up about their fears and worries. It is okay to say ‘all is not okay’ and to ask for help.”
The Red Lion’s Turning Tables event invited customers to be wined and dined as part of a topsy-turvy evening of hospitality which saw front of house staff swap roles with kitchen staff. It was the first of three events at the pub, total proceeds from which will be divided between the Eadon family’s nominated causes - PAPYRUS, The Farm Safety Foundation and The Farming Community Network.
Since opening the fundraising campaign a few weeks ago, the family has already raised more than £18,000 for the charities.
The next event being hosted by The Red Lion is a Chilli & Quiz Night, on Sunday, April 17. Tickets for this are £10 per person, available from the pub.
“A huge thank you to everyone who attended and also those who supported with donations from afar for truly amazing charities.”
The family are now planning an event in celebration of Leonard’s life on June 5 at Stoneleigh Park Estate, in Kenilworth. The day will be themed around farming in the community and will include agricultural competitions, Best Scarecrow Fancy Dress and sporting competitions.
Donations can also be made via:
https://leneadon.muchloved.com/ where there is also further information about other events being planned in Len’s memory.
The Red Lion team
PAPYRUS works to reduce the number of young people who take their own lives by shattering the stigma around suicide, including equipping young people and their communities with the skills to recognise and respond to, suicidal behaviour.
https://www.papyrus-uk.org/
The Farm Safety Foundation, also known as Yellow Wellies, is a Stratford-based charity dedicated to raising awareness of farm safety and mental wellbeing in farmers.
https://www.yellowwellies.org/
The Farming Community Network is a voluntary organisation, based in Northamptonshire, which supports farmers and their families, with a particular focus on preventing suicide in farming and rural communities.
https://fcn.org.uk/
Pat Nash (Chef ), and Mark Higgs (Owner)
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