Festival of Trees

Almost fifty trees packed with goodies and decorated by local and national organisations, social clubs and groups, are up for grabs at the Lowry Outlet, Salford Quays to whoever places the highest bid.

More than £8,000 has already been pledged thanks to generous festive-seeking visitors. The funds raised will help provide respite care to the families of children and young adults with life-limiting conditions.

Susie Denwood owner of Susie’s Boutique in Romiley, jumped at the chance to donate a tree to the appeal.

The bidding on Susie’s tree of hand-made decorations, jewellery and accessories currently stands at £200.

Christmas tree Sponsors include Tesco, Mottram Hall, Homebase and Swizzels Matlow.  For the twelfth year running the retail unit has been generously donated free of charge by the Lowry Outlet.

A tree from Towers Business Park that includes hundreds of pounds in Marks & Spencers and Harrods hamper vouchers has seen bidding exceed £600.

For a chance to take home a tree in time for Christmas members of the public must place a bid before Sunday, Dec 9. The display and shop will remain open to the public until Dec 16.

#UKCharityWeek

Francis House is also an official partner of #UKCharityWeek (3-9 Dec) designed to give people the opportunity to place awareness and fundraising for charities high on the national agenda at a time of year when people are statistically at their most giving.

Join in by donning a festive pully during Christmas Jumper Day, Friday, Dec 7, and make a donation to the hospice.  To get involved call the fundraising team on 0161 443 2200.