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Something pretty special happened after a five-year-old girl was fined for having a lemonade stand

Last week, a five-year-old girl was fined £150 for operating an unlicensed lemonade stand in east London.

Yup. £150.

Unsurprisingly, the youngster was traumatised by the experience and was left feeling like she had done something really bad.

And while, thankfully, Tower Hamlets Council cancelled the note and hand-delivered an apology to the family, something pretty incredible happened not long after. 

When news spread about the fine, businesses, festivals and markets around the world got in touch with the Spicer family, giving them the opportunity to set up a lemonade stand.

Borough Market invited the family to sell lemonade at their market, while LeeFest: The Neverland also offered the little girl an opportunity to sell lemonade at their festival next month.

Overwhelmed by the incredible gestures, the little girl's dad, Andrew, took to Twitter to not only thank those who offered their services to his daughter but to encourage other children who would love to have their own stand.

“We have been overwhelmed by the kind response from people across the world. Dozens of festivals, markets and businesses have offered us an opportunity to set up a lemonade stand," he wrote. 

"We hope they will extend this invitation to others who’d love to make a stand. Children could sell home-made lemonade, hand drawn comics or vegetables they have grown."

Continuing, he added: “Young people could do more than sell things, like sharing films or music they’ve created, or gaining support for their local club."

“We learn through doing. Making a stand is a great opportunity for kids to share their interests, build confidence and contribute to our communities.

"This summer, it would be amazing to see children and young people at festivals, markets and businesses across the country showing the positive things they can do.”

feature image via Shutterstock 

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