ANSTON: £1,417 raised for Bluebell Wood

LAKESIDE Village raised £1,417 during August for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice.

Shoppers and staff joined forces to take part in a variety of events and activities. Fund-raising included Richard Mushet, from Antler, taking part in a sponsored leg wax.

The management washed cars and stores held raffles, sold cakes and held Name the Bear competitions for youngsters.

A monthly collection for the Bag It Up campaign on August 28 resulted in 85 charity bags being donated by residents.

During the year so far at Lakeside Village, 1097 charity bags have been donated as part of the Bag it Up for Bluebell campaign, raising £16,455. Shoppers and staff can also donate bags at the centre on Saturday, October 30.