Long Table Lunch raises £79k for Penny Brohn UK

250 women attended the Long Table Lunch in aid of Penny Brohn UK, the centre for the 'Bristol Wholelife Approach' for living with cancer; the Approach is underpinned by science.  An incredible £79,000 was raised during the lunch to fund free psychological services for those unable to pay to receive the emotional support that many people with cancer need.  BBC television's Casualty star Amanda Mealing joined H M Lord-Lieutenant Mrs Peaches Golding OBE in an interview conducted by BBC News presenter Alex Lovell concerning their lives of living with cancer for many years and its effects on their health, their friends and family and outlook on life.  Keynote speaker Laura Phillips spoke movingly about her tumour and the benefit to her of the emotional services provided by Penny Brohn UK. Peaches was also presented with the 'Jackie Collins Inspirational Woman Award', established in 2016 and won previously by charity founder Nina Barough CBE, prominent perfumer Jo Malone CBE and Ann Summers boss Jacqueline Gold CBE.  Alex Lovell, who hosted the event, said: “I was delighted to host Long Table Lunch again this year. Once again I have been astounded by the generosity of the beautiful guests. It was so inspiring to hear Laura, Peaches and Amanda talk about their experiences with cancer.”