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A CARER who took a group of children with cerebral palsy out for a special lunch was left dumbstruck after finding a mystery Good Samaritan had stepped in to pay the bill.

Helen Rose had taken the group to the Linden Tree in Out Northgate, Bury St Edmunds, as part of charity Scope's programme of giving children with disabilities days to enjoy.

After the meal, Mrs Rose, who runs Scope's centre in Bury, went up to the counter to pay the bill.

But when she asked how much she owed, staff told her the bill had already been settled.

They also told her the man who had paid their lunch bill had left a message - that it was good to spread a bit of cheer.

The “remarkable kindness” left Mrs Rose and her three Scope colleagues completely bowled over.

And Mrs Rose now wants to thank the mystery benefactor publicly for his spontaneous gesture.

“We go to the Linden Tree quite often,” she said. “We enjoyed the meal and everyone had a lovely time but when I went to pay I was told an anonymous gentleman had paid.

“Nothing like that has ever happened before and it was extremely generous. On behalf of the children, I would like to thank him for his remarkable kindness.”

The money saved from the meal will now be spent on extra events and facilities for children using the centre.

Dawn Barras-Brown, owner of the Linden Tree, said she had never heard of anything like it happening before.

She said: “I know the gentleman very well and he is a lovely man. He is a regular but he has insisted on remaining anonymous.

“I don't know why he decided to make the gesture. He was almost in tears because he was so moved and he felt he wanted to do something for them.”

Scope runs a short break centre in Bury where children and young people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities can spend a few fun days together.

The purpose-built Scope unit in Shakers Lane has nine single bedrooms, including a sensory room, a soft play area, a TV room, a dining room and kitchen.

Staff aim to offer a range of activities for children, designed to be both fun and educational. Children using the centre can stay overnight or just for an evening. The unit also offers weekend and holiday breaks when children can stay for several days.