Actress donates one of renowned character's bags to help Age UK raise funds for older people
Actress Lesley Joseph, best known for her role as Dorian in Birds of a Feather, has got behind Age UK's Big Bag Challenge and donated a designer handbag used by her on-screen character.
Kicking off on October 8th, The Big Bag Challenge aims to help Age UK reach a target of 100,000 bags of donated goods to its charity shops in just one month to raise much needed funds for the its work supporting older people.
Lesley Joseph commented; "I am delighted to be supporting Age UK's Big Bag Challenge this year and urging everyone to have a jolly good clear out, because the money raised will help Age UK support older people across the country. That is so important.
"I am donating Dorian's Ted Baker handbag from an episode of Birds of a Feather - as seen on TV! So please join me by giving any unwanted goods you no longer need to Age UK so that they can be sold and loved all over again, raising money for the Charity to continue supporting older people everywhere."
The bag donated by Lesley will be available to view at the Age UK Altrincham shop in Cheshire from 8th October. People interested in purchasing the bag will be able to put in a secret bid at the shop which is based at 13 Regent Road, Altrincham, WA14 1RY, with the highest bidder revealed and selected on 3 November, the last day of the Challenge.
People can take part in The Big Bag Challenge by donating their unwanted goods to their local Age UK shop. All types of quality goods are welcome, including clothing, shoes, books, accessories and homewares, all of which are sold on to be loved again. Every bag donated will help raise much-needed funds for the Charity, helping to continue it's vital work by providing companionship, support and advice, as wsell as a free national advide line (open 365 days a year) and vital campaigning work.
Age UK has almost 400 shops across the UK. Go to www.ageuk.org.uk/bigbagchallenge to find your local store and get more information.