MAY I remind your readers that the 'Cards for Good Causes' multi-charity Christmas Card shop is underway again this year from Friday October 17 to Tuesday December 16 (Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm) at the United Reformed Church, Russell Street, Tavistock.
Cards for Good Causes sells charity Christmas cards on behalf of some fifty national and local charities. The aim is simple — to offer the widest possible choice of charity cards and to present the charities with as much money as possible from the sale of their cards.
Obviously, it isn't possible for every penny you pay to go direct to the charities because of the costs of design, printing, distribution, salepoint rents, etc. However, costs are kept to the minimum because of the many volunteers who give their time to man the shops and because of the charitable, church and business organisations who help out with publicity. What CFGC does is to guarantee that this year 79% of sales will be returned to the various charities.
The Tavistock shop has become a local tradition and in recent years has contributed in the region of £25,000 per year to the various charities. This year, over 220 volunteers are giving their time to help run our shop in aid of their various charities. Further volunteers to cover gaps in the rota and sponsors to help with publicity are very much needed and would be welcome indeed.
If you can help please do contact me at 01822 616560. Otherwise, please come along to buy your Christmas cards at our shop at the United Reformed Church, Russell Street. Look out for the red triangular Santa sign !
David Stapleton'
Local Organiser, Cards for Good Causes
Shalimar, Anderton Lane, Whitchurch
Tel: 01822 616560.