£ 13,000 RAISED FOR THE CLATTERBRIDGE CANCER CHARITY
NEW WATERFRONT HOME FOR EXPANDING CITY ICE FESTIVAL
CHLOBO & CLAIRE HOUSE 2016 COLLABORATION
IN BRIEF
£ 13,000 RAISED FOR THE CLATTERBRIDGE CANCER CHARITY
NEW WATERFRONT HOME FOR EXPANDING CITY ICE FESTIVAL
Sainsbury ’ s Upton has enjoyed a fantastic partnership with The Clatterbridge Cancer charity , raising over £ 13,000 as part of the Local Charity of the Year scheme .
The scheme has raised over £ 9million over the last seven years and has helped thousands of charities across the UK . By supporting The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity , the Upton store has helped to improve patient experience , fund vital research into the latest therapies and innovations in cancer treatment .
The Charity was chosen by customers and colleagues and has received support from the store for one year . There have been many fundraising activities including bag packing , collections , bike rides and flower wrapping , but the store has also donated hundreds of pounds worth of goodies for events and for patients .
Liverpool ’ s UNESCO World Heritage Waterfront is set to be transformed into a winter wonderland from next month , as the annual Christmas Ice Festival returns , with more attractions and a bigger , brand new site .
Opening on Friday 11th November , the Ice Festival will take over the Pier Head during the Winter months , running until 3rd January 2017 .
Previously located on Chavasse Park , the move to the Waterfront has allowed event organisers to grow the festival content , increasing the programme of activities for visitors to enjoy in the lead up to Christmas . This year ’ s event features under-cover ice-skating , exhilarating rides and entertainment for the whole family amongst its attractions , as well as food outlets , bars and cafés .
CHLOBO & CLAIRE HOUSE 2016 COLLABORATION
The Charity also benefited from the Carrier bag charge that was brought in , on 5th October 2015 , by the Government . The scheme aims to reduce the use of single-use plastic carrier bags , and the litter associated with them , by encouraging people to re-use bags . Every Sainsbury store ’ s Local Charity received a payment of £ 1577 .
Mike Paterson , Store Manager of Sainsbury ’ s Upton , said : ‘’ We ’ ve had a great year supporting The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity . Our customers and colleagues have been involved in a number of fundraising activities . We ’ d like to thank everyone at The Clatterbridge Cancer charity for making it such a great partnership .’’
Elspeth Wilson , Fundraising Manager at The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity , said : “ Thank you so much to all the staff and customers at Sainsbury ’ s Upton , who have raised such a phenomenal amount for the charity . It really will make a huge difference to cancer patients and their families , and will take us one step closer to transforming cancer care across the region .’’
For the second year running , ChloBo has launched its collaboration with Claire House Children ’ s Hospice to raise money for the fantastic programme of support and kindness that the centre provides .
This year ’ s hand made bracelet named ‘ Precious Moments ’ features the brand ’ s bestselling 925 sterling silver beads and freshwater pearls , which symbolise harmony and peace . The bespoke Claire House silver charm of the iconic smiling child complements the bracelet ’ s delicate design and is sure to find its way into long-standing and new ChloBo collections for 2016 .
Chloe Moss , the founder of ChloBo says : “ It is with so much pride that we are once again collaborating with Claire House Children ’ s Hospice . I am in awe at the selfless , kind volunteers and staff that provide the amazing support to the families in need at the centre . I am very happy to be able to provide a way to raise more money for one of the most brilliant causes , full of inspirational young people who I admire so much .”
The ‘ Precious Moments ’ bracelet is priced at £ 55 and is available online and in selected stores .
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