Rain? What rain? If the weather on was a test for the ladies of MOFTAG, they passed it with flying colours on the day of their Charity Fayre, a bi-annual event organised by the members to raise funds for various charity organisations based in CALPE. Although the weather can only be described as diabolical, with torrential rain, flooded streets, and even a clap or two of thunder, nothing was going to stand in the way of these determined and generous ladies!

MOFTAG (full name Mighty Oaks from Tiny Acorns Grow) has been running these fundraisers for over forty years, one in May and another in November, and they have raised tens of thousands of euros in that time.
A recent change of venue to the Plaza Centre in Calpe has worked out very well and, with the wholehearted cooperation of the Plaza’s management, the Club is able to take advantage of the larger space….and best of all, it is under cover!
More than ten stalls were set up under the watchful eye of President Jenny Godfrey, who managed to remain calm under all circumstances and by 10am, they were able to welcome their first ‘customers’ of the day.
The stalls were split between the ‘have a go, and win a prize’ type to two huge tables, one selling bric a brac, the other, hand sewn household items and soft toys. As ever, the huge raffle, overseen by birthday girl Carol Withers, proved as popular as ever, and Jenny Godfrey expressed the club’s grateful thanks to all the local businesses who had so generously donated valuable prizes.
One of the highlights of the morning came when Calpe Mayoress Ana Sala paid a visit to the Fayre, offering her support, and thanking everybody for their hard work and fundraising, which directly benefits the people of the town.
On this occasion, there were too many volunteers present to be named individually, but all the ladies, supported by a handful of significant others, can be proud of the magnificent result on the day, more than 2500€ being raised to support future projects.
When the members of MOFTAG are not busy fundraising, they enjoy various forms of get togethers, including lunches, coffee mornings and social activities. If you would like to join this caring group of ladies, give Jenny Godfrey a ring on 639 139 518, or email jennycalpe@gmail.com. She will be delighted to hear from you! You could even volunteer to help at their next Fayre in November!