Published: 15/11/2009 00:00 -
Updated: 28/11/2009 00:14
A STORE in Burton which is celebrating its 125th year has held a 'penny bazaar' to raise approximately £500 for St Giles Hospice.
For one day only, on Friday, Marks and Spencer, in Coopers Square, held the bazaar to both celebrate how the famous store first began - as a penny shop - and to add to its current £8,000 fund for its chosen charity.
Shoppers were able to choose five items from the bazaar in exchange for a donation.
Food section manager Helen Chittim said: "It went really well and was very smoothly run.
"Customers were able to taste some of our produce and there was a definite buzz.
"People seemed happy to queue for the charity."
Shoppers were able to choose five items from the bazaar in exchange for a donation.
Food section manager Helen Chittim said: "It went really well and was very smoothly run.
"Customers were able to taste some of our produce and there was a definite buzz.
"People seemed happy to queue for the charity."
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