Fundraiser Max Woosey unveils 'last big hurrah' with people invited to join him

A special event's taking place next month as Devon's 'boy in the tent' brings his sleeping out to an end.

ax Woosey has been raising money for a local hospice that cared for his neighbour Rick Abbott
Author: Andrew KayPublished 1st Mar 2023

Devon's 'boy in the tent' is going to bow out of nights under canvas with a special event next month.

Max Woosey from Braunton has raised more than ÂŁ700,000 sleeping in a tent his garden for the last three years.

He'll be bringing it to close with a special camp-out festival on the first of April at Broomhill Estate - with music, fireworks, movie memorabilia, and even axe-throwing.

All money raised will go to his usual charity, the North Devon Hospice.

Max said: "It was amazing that so many people got in touch from all over the UK wanting to mark my three-year anniversary of camping out, but I wanted to stay close to home and celebrate with friends and family nearby.

"Broomhill is a brilliant place for the celebration. We are going to camp out in the grounds amongst the sculptures and have a big party.

"There’s going to be bands and live music, fireworks and food, special guests, axe-throwing, and really cool movie memorabilia! It’s going to be epic! Thank you to Broomhill for doing this.’ 

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