More than 130 people descended upon St. Mary’s Church in East Molesey for a full day of knowledge and tips about playing the card game which sees four players, in pairs of two, win tricks.

The event organised by bridge players and charity fundraisers, Michael Brown and Victor Lesk, raised £2,500. The two friends have been organising a long-running event called Café Bridge for more than four years, after attending their first Café Bridge event in Guildford and realising it is something they could set up in their local area.

Every year, three Café Bridge events take place on Bridge Road, East Molesey. Participants visit up to six cafés along the quaint street where they compete in games, take part in a raffle, and enjoy refreshments. The popular event has raised more than £16,000 to support our work.

Michael Brown, who lives in West Molesey, said:

“It was a wonderful event for everyone involved and we were delighted that so many people came along to show their support. I first heard about Momentum Children’s Charity when I saw their boat on the River Thames in Kingston, and after learning more about their work in helping local families with children who are very unwell, I decided they would be very deserving as our charity beneficiary for Café Bridge. We look forward to raising a lot more money for them in the coming year.”

Andrew Robson OBE said:

“What a fantastic day in East Molesey, raising money for Momentum Children’s Charity. I was busy giving tips and pointers to everyone who came along – what’s not to like on a rather cold January day!”