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Lawrence HallThe Royal Horticultual Halls, LondonThursday 20th to Saturday 22nd November Morning session 10-2pmAfternoon session 2-6pm
S P O N S O R E D B Y T H E E N G L I S H H O M E
M A G A Z I N E
PREVIEW
EVENING
Wednesday 19th
November 5-9pm
in support of
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New Special Edition“Little Hideaway”
A Christmas present thatlasts happily ever after.....Handcrafted Tree Houses, Play Houses
and Garden Retreats
Tel: 01666 840703Email: [email protected]
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WELCOMEto the Christmas Grand Sale
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From the editorNothing is guaranteed to better getyou in the mood for the magical dayitself, than shopping for your perfectChristmas gifts all under one roof.
As dedicated fans of both shopping and celebratingthe festive season, we at The English Home aredelighted to be sponsoring this year’s gloriouslyenjoyable diary event. From the perfect Christmaswreath to adorn your front door, to beautiful jewellery,crafts, furniture and toiletries, as well as edibledelights both useful and memorable, we hope the daywill fill you with seasonal inspiration.
From the organiserThe Christmas Grand Sale was thefirst comprehensive festive fair inLondon when it began seventeenyears ago. Now, as then, it is unique
in gathering together under one roof the finestcompanies, carefully edited by the same team whohave been responsible for this event since itsinception to ensure variety and quality withoutduplication. We hope you have an enjoyable dayperusing the event.
CONTENTS5 SHOPPING HIGHLIGHTS
A taster of thoughtful gift solutions to set you in the mood
8 EXHIBITOR LISTING A - IYour fully comprehensive guide to all the stands at the show
10 FLOORPLANFind your way around the exhibition with ease thanks to this layout guide detailing every stand
12 EXHIBITOR LISTING J - ZMake sure you don’t miss your favourite stand
18 WELLCHILD CHARITYDiscover more about the national charity which helps sick children
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SHOPPING HIGHLIGHTSWith so much on offer at this year’s Christmas Sale, we’ve hand-pickedsome of our favourite festive buys to inspire your shopping experience
FESTIVE FRAGRANCE...Reed diffusers provide long-lasting scent for any home.These in olive and fig will adda warm, delicious fragrance toa room in need of somefestive cheer. Heyland andWhittle Oilve and Fig Reeddiffusers, £20 for 100mland eight reeds.
CHEERY CHINA...Illustrator Sophie Allport hastranslated her popular BusyBusy Bumble Bee range intokitchenware that includesaprons, oven gloves, teatowels and tea cosies as wellas fine bone china. Perfect forkitchen connoisseurs whoappreciate lively, witty designs.Busy Busy Bumble BeeFiltered Teapot, £25.20.
CASHMERE CARE...This essential kit by TotalWardrobe Care containseverything to care for the most coveted cashmere. The box includes onecashmere storage bag, one bottle of laundry liquid,one fabric comb and oneessential oil drawer sachet,priced £22, a saving of £5 on buying the itemsindividually.
BEAUTIFUL WREATHS…Create the perfect seasonal welcome with a stunning wreath for your front door,made to order from fresh flowers and foliage. The Original Wreath Company offersa beautiful range priced from £30 to £90 depending on size and design. Sizes vary from 30cm to 50cm. Last online ordering date will be 12 December.
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SHOPPING HIGHLIGHTSHere are some more perfect present ideas for friends and family to befound at the show, or why not pamper yourself with a seasonal treat?
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DECADENT PUDDINGS...The Carved Angel has launched a new range of
Christmas Puddings inspired by an originalVictorian recipe to which they’ve added their
very own special twists. Luxury WhiteChocolate and Cranberry and Rich Chocolate
and Ginger puddings are light, moist and hand-tied with a muslin cloth. Available in two sizes:
340g (serves 2-3 people), £10, and 680g(serves 6-8 people), £16.
TEMPTING TIPPLES...The perfect gift for discerning food and
drink lovers, these miniatures oforganically infused vodka come in
mouthwatering flavours. Combine anythree from a choice of horseradish,
cucumber, elderflower, blackcurrant and sloe. £10 for three 5cl gift-boxed
miniatures, Godminster.
SHEER INDULGENCE...Using natural ingredients andessential oils with therapeutic
properties, the Oo La LaLuxury Gift Box includes
a decadent body cream andscented aromatherapy
candles together with gentlebath milk and rich handmade
soaps for a completepampering experience.
Surrounded by rose petalpotpourri, this gift box is
guaranteed to delight. Specialprices start at £39.99 (normal
retail prices from £79.99).
FAMILY FAVOURITE…At The Christmas Cake, the Edmiston sisters Pandora,Portia and Scarlett make a very special, secret familyrecipe, perfected over threegenerations. Carefully selectedfruit is soaked in cognac beforebaking and maturing over a longperiod of time, ensuring a shelf-life of at least a year. Prices start from £55 and cakescan be sent around the world.
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Aaronson Noon Limited020 7610 3344www.aaronsonnoon.com
137
Adorable Gifts0208 560 7620
50
African Butterfly01462 815442www.africanbutterfly.net
4
Alexis Lahellec020 7258 0015
132
Alkina0208 563 1319www.alkinacollection.co.uk
37
Andrea Dreamtime Ltd07914 415583www.andrea-dreamtime.co.uk
136
Anise Cashmere Ltd01451 844252
59a
Artpark Crystal &Fine Tableware07960 438958www.artparkcrystal.co.uk
113
Arnold & Arnold01371 856271www.arnoldleathergoods.co.uk
9/10
Avinue Sheepskins07920 584481020 7729 6850
34
Babyblooms0118 973 3030www.babyblooms.co.uk
89
Baker & Gray Ltd01373 467800www.bakergray.com
119
Banglz07711 713501www.banglz.com
153
Be Wrapped01985 [email protected]
146
Bioflow @ Greenway Trading0800 298 5885www.bioflow.com/gwt
138
Blisster01273 727706www.am-techplatimum.com
18
Box Bagz0208 546 7194www.boxbagz.com
79
Brown Earth0208 677 4607www.brownearth.co.uk
115
Butterfly Blue07778 652899www.butterfly-blue.co.uk
106
Buy A Beanbag Ltd020 7903 5305www.buyabeanbag.co.uk
35
Canton Tea Co0208 892 2999www.cantonteaco.com
157a
Chicken Bus020 7401 7853www.chickenbus.co.uk
3a
Certain Style01793 750951
85a
Carol Ridler HandcraftedWood01400 260411www.handcraftedwood.co.uk
94
Chic Cuisine07766 637986
151
Christopher Simpson0207 370 2889
100
Cowboys & Cupcakes Ltd07966 130857www.tridias.co.uk
28
Creative Dezigns01844 212331
29
D M Clothing020 8361 5006www.dmclothing.co.uk
82
D. M. Designs020 8530 6167www.dmdesigns.co.uk
51
Delightful Footnotes0118 966 4488www.delightfulfootnotes.co.uk
64
Diva Deva01284 752184
156
B Stand no
C Stand no
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Cissy Cook Designs07957 301724www.cissycookdesigns.co.uk
97
Christa Davis/Herbal Linea07985 984937/07932 619097www.christadavis.com/www.herballinea.co.uk
128
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Dotty Designs0207 095 8888www.dottydesigns.co.uk
91
Fleur07702 572499www.fleurofkensington.co.uk
30
Forever And Ever Ltd07749 185886www.foreverandeverpetals.com
60
Forever England0844 264 0424www.foreverengland.com
112
Free Spirit01923 721432
139
Gifts For Girls01225 858407
78
Gabriella Lane01303 239 444www.gabriellalane.com
7
Gamaarte07960 474104www.gamaarte.com
129
Garden Brocante0118 940 2967www.avintagesetting.co.uk
93
GJ McCarthy01797 252729www.mccarthyshirts.co.uk
111
Glamorous Bra Straps07793 747386www.glamorousbrastraps.co.uk
114
15
Hang Around Art & Frames01980 611752www.hangaround.co.uk
11
Harriet Whinney Pearls Ltd01460 281377www.harriet-whinney.co.uk
39
Her Styler Ltd020 300 49425www.herstylereu.com
32
Heyland & Whittle01293 863 606www.heylandandwhittle.co.uk
84
Holster, The Whitewater Co01428 654341www.holsteruk.com
87
Hunki Dori Jean Jems020 8402 8537www.hunki-dori.com
83
Glitz & Glamour07956 594783
150
Godminster Vintage01749 813733www.godminster.com
19
Gone Rural07886 179067www.gonerural.co.uk
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i-specs.co.uk07949 166245www.i-specs.co.uk
43
Greeneye WildlifePhotography01453 845042www.naturebygreen.com
41
Islay Amber01483 776670
69
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GinnyLynne AccessoriesPO Box 779Gillingham Kent ME7 3XX07889 [email protected]
Stylish accessories with a contemporary twist.Funky felt Woolenstocks boots and slippersfor adults and children, snugly hand-knittedKuSan hats and handwarmers and beautifulHope & Benson handbags. For something alittle bit special and a little bit differentGinnyLynne Accessories is the site for you.
G Stand no
H Stand no
I Stand no
F Stand no
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Funky For Kids07766 637986
154
Dragonfly Silk0207 627 8075www.dragonflysilk.com
72
Gabriella Knight Ltd0844 800 5542www.gabriellaknight.co.uk
2
Great Elm Physick Garden01373 814607www.great-elm.com
Husen Moda0208 492 8413
Izzie Boutique0118 973 5690www.izzieboutique.com
Handpicked and Gorgeous01959 541232www.flutterbyes.co.uk
123
Gorgeous Gigi's01548 550164
135
Dream Blue01225 334998www.dreamblue.co.uk
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F L O O R P L A N
Shalini Of Cheltenham...................1Gabriella Knight Ltd.......................2Tota Jewels....................................3Chicken Bus ................................3aAfrican Butterfly .............................4What A Girl Wants Ltd...................5Little Folk .......................................6Gabriella Lane................................7Maddison Skye..............................8Arnold & Arnold .............................9Arnold & Arnold ...........................10Hang Around Art & Frames .........11GinnyLynne Accessories .............13Mini Speakers Limited ...............13aThe Book People .........................14Husen Moda ................................15Turtle Mats ...................................16Turtle Mats ...................................17Blisster .........................................18Godminster Vintage.....................19Jomanda Ltd ...............................20Millie Fox .....................................22Millie Fox .....................................23Trade Secret ................................24www.cashmere bargains.com .....25Quintessential/Emmerson............26Quintessential/Emmerson............27Cowboys & Cupcakes Ltd...........28Creative Dezigns..........................29Fleur.............................................30Phil Collins Fine Furniture............31Her Styler Ltd ..............................32Zinnia ...........................................33Avinue Sheepskins ......................34Buy A Beanbag Ltd .....................35The Mexican Rug Company (UK)Ltd................................................36Alkina ...........................................37Harriet Whinney Pearls Ltd..........39Les Ateliers Creatif ......................40Greeneye Wildlife Photography...41Total Wardrobe Care....................42i-specs.co.uk ...............................43Riverside Boutique ......................44London International SilverCompany .....................................45M.A.R London..............................46Just Jewels..................................47Sapphire ......................................48The Christmas Cake.com............49Adorable Gifts..............................50D. M. Designs ..............................51
Think Gadgets .............................52Smash Porcelaine........................53Scots Cheer Ltd ..........................54Marimar........................................55The Silk Road ..............................56The Personalised Box Company.57Passing Cloud .............................58Anise Cashmere Ltd ..................59aForever And Ever Ltd...................60Slumberbugs Ltd .......................60aViva Moda Ltd .............................61The Gift Of Oil..............................62K Co Uk Skincare Products ........63Delightful Footnotes ....................64
The English Home .......................65Organica Funcionarte.uk .............67Lemonade....................................68Islay Amber..................................69Premier ........................................70The India Shop ............................71Dragonfly Silk ..............................72Katharine Pooley Ltd ...................73Unreal (Silk Flowers) ....................74The Original Wreath Co Ltd.........75Toria Lee Ltd................................76The Sports Channel.....................77Gifts For Girls ..............................78Box Bagz .....................................79
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The Carved Angel ......................107Pink Saalu Ltd ...........................108Milan Shopping..........................109GJ McCarthy .............................111Forever England ........................112Artpark Crystal & Fine Tableware113Glamorous Bra Straps...............114Brown Earth...............................115Modip Publications....................117Mimu..........................................118Baker & Gray Ltd .......................119Shlomper ...................................120Izzie Boutique ............................121Rigas Enterprises.......................122Handpicked and Gorgeous .......123The Perfect Stool Co .................124Jim Garrahy's Fudge Kitchen....126The People's Trust for EndangeredSpecies ......................................127Christa Davis/Herbal Linea........128Gamaarte ...................................129Lime Tree Pantry Ltd .................130The Walnut Tree.........................131Alexis Lahellec...........................132Wellbake Silicone Cookware .....133Phoenix Trading.........................134Gorgeous Gigi’s .........................135Andrea Dreamtime Ltd ..............136Aaronson Noon Limited.............137Bioflow @ Greenway Trading.....138Free Spirit ..................................139Lunn Antiques............................140Mio! ............................................141Dream Blue ................................142Dream Blue ................................143Rococo Ltd ................................144Reflotherapies............................145Be Wrapped...............................146Otis Jaxon..................................147Mirabelle Jewellery Ltd..............148Saathay......................................149Glitz & Glamour .........................150Chic Cuisine ..............................151Julie Slater And Son..................152Banglz........................................153Funky For Kids ..........................154The Saucy Stag .........................155Diva Deva ..................................156Great Elm Physick Garden ........157Canton Tea Co.........................157aWellchild.....................................158Pollyfields...................................159
Sophie Allport Ltd........................80Vishana Ltd..................................81D M Clothing................................82Hunki Dori Jean Jems .................83Heyland & Whittle ........................84Sylvia Hague................................85Certain Style ..............................85aThe Flying Duck Co .....................86Holster, The Whitewater Co.........87The Natural Light Co ...................88Babyblooms.................................89Maridardi Trading.........................90Dotty Designs ..............................91Pingush........................................92
Garden Brocante .........................93Carol Ridler Handcrafted Wood ..94Never Never Land........................95Pastimes Picture Boxes ..............96Cissy Cook Designs ....................97Memories .....................................98McCam Ltd..................................99Christopher Simpson.................100Rhodes To Heaven ....................101Souk Designs.............................102Gone Rural.................................103Gone Rural.................................104Wow Trade.................................105Butterfly Blue .............................106
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Lemonade07725 077 597www.lovelemonade.com
68
Les Ateliers Creatif0208 502 9121www.thefairtrader.co.uk
40
Lime Tree Pantry Ltd01623 867963www.limetreepantry.com
130
Little Folk01509 670335www.littlefolk.co.uk
6
London International SilverCompany0208 979 1010www.notjustsilver.com
45
140
L Stand no
Maddison Skye07938 000439www.maddisonskye.co.uk
8
M.A.R London020 8202 3738
46
Maridardi Trading01749 890744
90
Marimar07973 629056www.marimar.co.uk
55
McCam Ltd01304 371151www.mccam.co.uk
99
Memories07771 786938
98
Millie Fox0207 581 5369www.milliefox.com
22/23
Mimu01629 540353www.mimu.co.uk
118
Mini Speakers Limited0870 979 9600www.minispeakers.co.uk
13a
Mio!01246 590165www.themiocollection.com
141
Phoenix Trading01438 832817
134
Pingush0207 916 8918www.pingush.com
92
Mirabelle Jewellery Ltd0207 607 7732
148
117
Never Never Land0208 883 3997
95
Milan Shopping0844 870 0362www.milanshopping.co.uk
109
M Stand no
N Stand no
Organica Funcionarte.uk0790 334 9252
67
147
Passing Cloud01242 676734www.passingcloud.co.uk
58
Pastimes Picture Boxes01269 681795
96
O Stand no
P Stand no
73
K Co Uk Skincare Products07958 482299www.kcouk.com
63
K Stand no
Katharine Pooley Ltd0207 584 3223www.katharinepooley.com
Lunn Antiques0207 736 4638www.lunnantiques.com
Modip Publications01243 513333www.modip.co.uk
Otis Jaxon0208 789 5666
Phil Collins Fine Furniture01179 600409www.exclusivefurniture.co.uk
31
Jim Garrahy's Fudge Kitchen01303 864400www.fudgekitchen.co.uk
126
Jomanda Ltd07814 885951www.jomanda.co.uk
20
Julie Slater And Son020 8366 6361www.julieslaterandson.co.uk
152
Just Jewels07974 840066
47
J Stand no
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Pink Saalu Ltd0870 757 0224www.pinksaalu.com
108
159
Q Stand no
Saathay020 8537 8546www.saathay.com
149
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R Stand no
S Stand no
T Stand no
Reflotherapies02380 675814www.reflotherapies.co.uk
145
Rhodes To Heaven01489 860244www.rhodestoheaven.com
101
Rigas Enterprises0207 731 6340www.rigas-enterprises.co.uk
122
144
Shalini Of Cheltenham01242 662884www.cotswoldsilkinteriors.co.uk
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Smash Porcelaine00 33 611 90 78 79www.smashporcelaine.com
53
Sophie Allport Ltd020 773 89192www.sophieallport.com
80
Souk Designs01926 316602www.soukdesigns.com
102
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Scots Cheer Ltd01620 860914
54
The Book People0845 602 3202www.thebookpeople.co.uk
14
The Carved Angel01822 835020www.thecarvedangel.com
107
The Christmas Cake.com07932 656898www.thechristmascake.com
49
The Flying Duck Co01273 705835www.flyingduck.co.uk
86
The Gift Of Oil01204 559555www.thegiftofoil.co.uk
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The India Shop01672 851155www.theindiashop.co.uk
71
The Natural Light Co01243 379004www.naturallightcompany.co.uk
88
The Original Wreath Co Ltd0845 643 1305www.theoriginalwreath.co.uk
75
The Perfect Stool Co01258 841349www.perfectstool.com
124
ThePersonalisedBoxCompany01747 840032
57
Riverside Boutique020 8877 7900www.lifestylesdirect.co.uk
44
TheMexicanRugCompany (UK) LtdDane Lodge, Main Street, Milton,Derbyshire, DE65 6EF01283 704580/ 07786 227 [email protected]
The Mexican Rug Company prides itselfon importing authentic high qualityMexican products. Our products includeDon Isaac Vasquez rugs and Alonso LuisTalavera ceramic both of which were notpreviously available in the UK. Visit us atstand 36 to find the perfect present oraddition to your home.
36
Slumberbugs LtdThe Coach House, 271a Heath Road,Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. LU7 3AG01525 [email protected]
Slumberbugs new range of children’s blanketscombine vibrant colour with innovative design.Our luxurious blankets are woven in a cottonblend for premium quality that is amazinglysoft on your skin. And, for added practicality,they are also machine-washable. Visit us onstand 60a and feel the quality for yourself.
60a
Pollyfields01271 858804www.pollyfields.co.uk
Quintessential/Emmerson01223 525 717www.thequintessential.co.uk
Rococo Ltd07760 110025www.rococolimited.co.uk
Sylvia Hague01483 776 190www.sylviahague.com
Shlomper07796 180402www.shlomper.com
120
The People's Trust forEndangered Species020 7498 4533www.ptes.org
127
Sapphire01628 530516
48
70Premier07958 573532www.beautypremier.co.uk
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U Stand no
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V Stand noVishana Ltd07949 061186www.vishana.com
81
61
W Stand noWellbake Silicone Cookware0845 402 0922www.wellbake.co.uk
133
Z Stand noZinnia01684 891891www.zinnia-gifts.co.uk
33
Wellchild0845 458 8171www.wellchild.org.uk
158
What A Girl Wants Ltd01799 599849www.wagw.co.uk
5
Wow Trade07801 259899www.wowtrade.co.uk
105
www.cashmere bargains.com01924 490044
25
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Trade Secret01295 810110www.trade-secret.co.uk
24
Total Wardrobe Care020 7498 4360www.totalwardrobecare.co.uk
42
Turtle Mats0797 0985870
Viva Moda Ltd01371 879024
Unreal (Silk Flowers)07739 604007www.unrealsilkflowers.com
The Saucy Stag07812 100812
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The Silk Road07967 723919www.silkroadcollection.co.uk
56
The Sports Channel01403 710034www.sportschannelshop.com
77
The Walnut Tree020 8959 6626www.the-walnut-tree.co.uk
131
Think Gadgets0207 232 5077www.thinkgadget.co.uk
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Toria Lee Ltd07815 712681www.torialee.com
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Tota Jewels07736 716470
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WellChild has been dedicated tohelping sick children for morethan 30 years, providing support
for children and families as they deal with theconsequences of serious illness and complexconditions. The charity’s mission is to help asmany children and young people as possibleby focusing on the three key areas of care,support and research.
“Children are our future and, quitesimply, we are committed to helping asmany as we can, year after year,” saysWellChild CEO Kedge Martin.
“The WellChild network is gettingstronger all the time, and our supportersacross the country have never been morededicated. We all share the common beliefthat every child should have the bestpossible quality of life, and the opportunityto have the best possible care.”
WellChild Children’s Nurses play aunique and vital role in the way that theyhelp children, young people and theirfamilies. One of their key objectives is toget as many children as possible backhome and to reduce the number ofhospital re-admissions. The growing teamof nurses work with health professionalsto ensure that the road back home is assmooth as possible. Many children willhave spent months, or in some cases years,in hospital. They work closely with the
families involved; training them in the useof special equipment and offering supportand advice throughout the course of whatis often a long and challenging process.
“No two children are the same,” addsKedge. “The growing team of uniqueWellChild nurses are crucial to all thefamilies they’re involved with.”
Abigail’s parents have been supportedby WellChild. They say: “If it wasn’t forthe WellChild nurse I don’t know how wewould have coped. Because of all thespecial care that our little girl needed itwas so difficult to ask people to help. Fora while we felt very alone, but now withhelp from the nurse, things are so muchbetter and we thank her so much for justbeing there for the family.”
HELPING HANDSThe WellChild Helpline gives anyone andeveryone – children, parents, grandparents,siblings, teachers, carers etc – the chanceto speak directly to qualified nurses incomplete confidence.
“Sometimes talking to friends, familyor carers about a health problem isn’t anoption. But it’s always good to receiveadvice and information from someone youcan trust,” says Helpline Manager JodyBlake. The charity’s Helping Handsscheme enlists the support of volunteers
from organisations around the country totackle home development projects –helping families in truly practical ways.
As Abir’s parents said: “We are sopleased with the outcome of theproject. We have not seen Abir respond tohis surroundings so positively for twoyears, it is amazing, thank you so much.”
To learn more about WellChild’s work, visit
www.wellchild.org.uk, or call 0845 458 8171
WIN A HOLIDAYTo raise money for the charity, WellChildis running a fantastic prize draw forChristmas Grand Sale visitors.The main prize is a fabulous holiday for twoto Paphos in Cyprus, at the contemporaryresort of Almyra. There will also be a runner-up prize of a luxury Christmas hamper,donated by Waitrose along with other greatprizes. To be in with a chance of winning all you have to do is visit the WellChildstand at the Christmas Grand Sale to enter. Entry is only £1 and all funds godirectly to WellChild.
WELLCHILD IS A UK-BASED NATIONAL CHARITY WHICH SUPPORTS SICK CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY
BRINGING comfort and joy
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