Fred Greaves VC Charity Pie on sale now

 

Trevor Jackson and Margaret Swift launch Fred's charity pie

Award winning bakers, Jacksons of Chesterfield,have crafted a special limited edition Steak & Stout pie  to commemorate the life of Chesterfield Victoria Cross holder, Fred Greaves, with a donation of 20p being made to the British Legion for every pie sold in the run up to Remembrance Day next Sunday.

Jacksons was approached by a local businessman with the idea for the themed pie which would raise money for charity, increase the profile of a local hero and showcase the excellence of local independent producers on our high streets.

The pie is made from Derbyshire steak, field mushrooms and caramelised onions, in a rich gravy made from a stout brewed locally by Spire Brewery.

The pie is dedicated to Chesterfield’s greatest hero, Fred Greaves, a miner born in 1890, who was awarded the Victoria Cross in October, 1917. At a pivotal moment of battle when it looked like he and his comrades would be annihilated, Fred rushed a German machine gun fortification silencing the machine guns whilst dodging sniper fire. Fred’s heroism is even more amazing because he was rejected by the Army in 1914 due to his leg injuries sustained in an mining accident which broke his legs and pelvis. It was only through his determination that he was allowed to enlist in 1915 and the rest is history.

Fred epitomised all that is good and great and in many ways encapsulates the very best of what it means to be from this area. He truly deserves to be honoured and remembered. I urge people to buy a pie, support the poppy appeal and support your local high street.

Trevor Jackson of Jacksons Bakery said, “We are delighted to have been asked to help celebrate the life of our town’s hero as well as play our part in raising important funds for such a worthy charity.”

Fred Greaves’ daughter Hazel of Chesterfield said. “He was a very modest man and would be more than a little embarrassed by all the fuss being made of him, but would be really happy to support the poppy appeal.”

 

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