Hmm, very a-peeling (From Penarth Times)

Hmm, very a-peeling

PENARTH Assembly Member Lorraine Barrett spent an hour working in the kitchens at Marie Curie Cancer Care Hospice, Penarth, to highlight the charity's latest fundraising initiative.

The initiative, based on the BBC television series Back to the Shop Floor, invites bosses to perform a task or role which would not normally be part of their every day routine.

Marie Curie Cancer Care aims to raise 150,000 in the first year of'Back to the Shop Floor'.

Busy peeling potatoes, Mrs Barrett said: "This is a great way to raise awareness and much-needed funds."

As a Patron of Marie Curie Cancer Care, the Assembly Member and former nurse often visits the hospice - but not normally the kitchens.

She said: "Lots of thought goes into the food preparation for the patients here and the staff do a brilliant job.

"The atmosphere is always so welcoming at the hospice."

In the light-hearted spirit of the day, the AM added: "My husband Paul bet me 20 that I couldn't remember how to peel a potato - well Paul, I've got the photo to prove it!

"The 20 will be going to Marie Curie!"

Back to the Shop Floor will become a focal part of the charity's annual Great Daffodil Appeal.

Funds raised will help support the Marie Curie Hospice in Penarth, which provides specialist care to people with cancer and emotional support to their families, free of charge.

"I urge local businesses in my constituency of Cardiff South and Penarth to get involved," added Mrs Barrett, after her crash course in catering.

For further information about Marie Curie Cancer Care's Great Daffodil Appeal, or to find out how to get involved, call the daffodil hotline on 0845 6013 107, or visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/daffodil