The Frome branch of Barclays Bank will be holding a book sale throughout the school summer holidays, starting on July 24th until September.
Books can be purchased in store for £1 each with all proceeds going to Frome based charity WHY… We Hear You (formerly Positive Action on Cancer).
Barclay’s Bank will be matching the amount donated by the public at the book sale, once the total hits the £100 mark, Barclay’s Head Office will double the amount raised which will help greatly to increase the amount given to WHY.
Sara Jane Monger who is running the event said, “we are excited to be supporting WHY they are a very local charity, based just up the hill from us! WHY helps the local community by offering emotional support to anyone who is affected by cancer directly or indirectly, they know that cancer can turn people’s lives upside down and that it’s not always easy to talk to the people closest to them.”
Barclay’s Bank are appealing for donations of good quality books to help make the book sale as big a success as possible. To donate books please take them in to the branch in Frome on Stony Street.
Helen Sprawson-White Fundraising Officer for WHY says, “We Hear You is a local organisation that delivers life-changing support for children and adults affected by cancer and other life threatening conditions. We provide free professional counselling for patients, as well as their families and friends through what can be some of the most challenging times in their life.
“We cannot thank Barclays enough for continuing to support our work in the community, our clients say that the service, the only one of its kind in Somerset, Wiltshire and Bath provides a lifeline through their darkest days.
“The money raised through the book sale will directly fund our counselling service so it can remain free to those local families in need.”
To find out more about WHY go to www.wehear you.org.uk or contact Karen Dufton on info@wehearyou.org.uk
