The Cambridge Lions Club has launched a particularly tasty fundraising project – the sale of 1kg traditional fruit Christmas cakes.
Sampling some of the Cambridge Lions Club Christmas cakes are, from left, project lead Sean Brady, Cambridge Chamber’s Aroha Croft, Waipā deputy mayor Liz Stolwyk, Lions Club president Brent Montgomerie, and Cambridge Community Board chair Jo Davies-Colley. Photo: Viv Posselt
The cakes come sealed in a decorative Christmas box, which project leader Sean Brady said made them ideal gifts – either for family, friends or for businesses looking for ideas on what to give their staff as a festive sweetener.
Project lead Sean Brady
He said proceeds from the sale of the cakes will go towards those in need in and around Cambridge.
The project was launched at the Cambridge Town Hall last week.
It is supported by the Cambridge Business Chamber who are keen to see the cakes take off with businesses looking for a solution to the annual conundrum around what to buy their employees for Christmas.
Xmas cake
The chamber was represented at the launch by Aroha Croft. Also there was Cambridge Community Board chair Jo Davies-Colley and Waipā deputy mayor Liz Stolwyk.
Commending the Lions Club for its ‘proud history of making a real difference in our community’, Stolwyk said: “The Christmas cakes being sold aren’t just delicious, they are a symbol of the generosity and compassion that define the Lions Club.
Sean Brady with Lions president Brent Montgomerie
“We cannot do this alone. We need the support of everyone here to make this campaign a success. Whether you purchase a cake, encourage your friends and family to do the same, or help spread the word, your involvement is crucial. Together we can ensure that the holiday season is brighter for everyone in our community.”
The project’s adoption in Cambridge is a first, but it dovetails with a wider New Zealand Lions initiative started in 1970 and with annual national sales now sitting at around 110,000.
Brady said Lions will deliver bulk orders, and cakes will be on sale at the Lions Shed, the Trash & Treasure markets, the Lions Food Caravan and online. Details are from the project team at 021 0870 6367. Deliveries will start towards the end of September.
At the Lions launch
Lions Christmas Cake
