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Last few days of
the BHF Charity Shop Sale
THE British Heart
Foundation's Furniture and Electrical shop on Lord street has been
holding an Easter stock clearance sale. The charity shop that
specialise in 2nd hand house hold furniture and house hold
electrical goods like TV. "Our shops always need good quality
donations to raise vital funds for our life-saving work. We can sell
all sorts of things in our Stores such as suites, sofas, chairs,
dining sets, beds and wardrobes. That is not forgetting a large
array of electrical items including TVs, Hi-Fis, washing machines,
fridges and dishwashers. So, if you are doing a spring clean, please
do not forget that the items you no longer need might just be what
our customers require. Your donation of an item might just help save
someone's life as a result. Also, if you are looking for a quirky,
unique item or even a new sofa for your newly decorated room, why
not pop on in and take a look at what is on offer. Again your
purchase will help us. Our sale will be over very soon, so please do
not miss the chance to get an even cheaper bargain! Also we are
looking for more volunteers, so please ask in store, should you feel
you can help us in anyway. You can find out more information about
volunteering, giving donations and also about what we do by visiting
our website at:-
bhf.org.uk" a spokesman for
the charity told us.
BHS store in
Southport smash Easter fundraising support for the NSPCC
THE NSPCC are pleased to announce that the BHS
store in Southport have raised over £430 for the NSPCC during an
Easter week extravaganza to support the children's charity.
Staff at the BHS store in Southport took part in variety of Easter
themed activities throughout the week including, an Easter egg
raffle, face painting, fancy dress and in store collections.
In total BHS stores across the UK raised over a fantastic £104,454
over the Easter week, from Friday, 29 March to Saturday, 6 April
2013.
Alison Roberts, NSPCC corporate fundraising executive, said:- "BHS
have been fantastic supporters of NSPCC and staff are always keen to
get stuck in to fundraising activities. The Easter week
extravaganza was a great success and we are thrilled that their
efforts have paid off. It is a testament to their commitment and the
generosity of their customers that they continue to raise so much
for the NSPCC so thank you to BHS staff and customers for their
ongoing support."
Since 2008 BHS has raised over £1.2 million for the NSPCC and have
committed to continue to raise money and make a difference through
2013/2014.
All the money raised by BHS will make a massive difference to the
lives of children and young people in Southport and across the UK.
It could pay for more ChildLine counsellors to answer contacts from
children by phone and online; help the NSPCC answer more calls from
adults with concerns about a child; and enable the charity to
develop innovative and pioneering services for children who have
suffered abuse and harm.
If you would be interested in supporting the NSPCC in your local
area, please contact the NSPCC North West fundraising team on:- 0844
892 0253 or please visit:-
nspcc.org.uk.
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SOUTHPORT BASED
PADDY TO FRONT ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN FOR DEBUT MANCHESTER PET SHOW
A 7 month old Cockerpoo, Paddy, owned by
Kerry, Declan and Charlie Preston of Southport has been picked by a
panel of judges to become the face of the Manchester Pet Show 2013
advertising campaign.
Hundreds of entries from across the North West were received through
the show's social media competition earlier this year, with people
submitting pictures of their perfect pet to front regional
billboards, banners, direct mail, website and social media
advertising.
A natural in front of the camera, Paddy proved he was the model
candidate as he attended his 1st ever photo shoot last week, posing
for his pictures.
Owner Kerry said:- "I was so thrilled to hear that Paddy had
won the competition! Everyone obviously thinks their pet is the best
but to have someone else think the same is just amazing! He loved
the camera and we can't wait to see his pictures on the campaign
advertising around the region."
Cat Geary, Director of Marketing & Events for Manchester Pet Show
added:- "The campaign shoot was a huge success and Paddy was a
true star in front of the camera. What better way to celebrate the
1st ever Manchester Pet Show coming to the North West than to have
local pets front the campaign."
Paddy's pictures will now join a handful of other winners from
across the region to front the marketing in the lead up to the show
which debuts at EventCity this September.
5 different worlds; Discover Dogs, Discover Cats, Discover Small
Furries, Discover Exotics, Discover Birds and Fish, will provide
endless hours of entertainment with agility demonstrations, grooming
techniques, impressive displays, retail outlets, activity zones,
educational talks, animal clinics and opportunities to meet heroic 4
legged friends. Plus famous faces from the world of TV will be
gracing the show to share their passion for pets.
Tickets are now on sale for the event that takes place over 7
September and 8 September 2013, at Event City, Manchester and
tickets are available
online for advance purchase.
Volunteers required to take part
in the Big Beach Clean-up at Hightown and Hoylake
THE Marine Conservation
Society (MCS) and Marks and Spencer (M&S) are organising beach
cleans at Hightown and Hoylake and need plenty of local help to make
sure the shoreline gets a tidy up ready for summer. The event is
part of the nationwide Big Beach Clean-up which is now in it's
second year and will see thousands of volunteers clean up almost 120
beaches around the UK coast as part of the M&S Forever Fish
campaign. The clean up at Hightown will be held on Thursday, 25
April 2013, and at Hoylake on Friday, 26 April 2013, and will only
take a few hours. Beach litter trends around the UK have been rising
over the last 20 years and MCS works to highlight the dangers of
rubbish both on the shore and in the sea. You can register at:-
mcsuk.org/foreverfish and as an
incentive volunteers who sign up in advance will receive on the day
of the clean-up a £5 off a £30 spend on food and drink at M&S
voucher (terms and conditions apply). |
