A society has celebrated its latest festive fundraising efforts which has helped to fix heating problems at its base in Bury.
The Bury Society for Blind and Partially Sighted People raised almost £2,500 in December after holding its annual Christmas gift wrapping service.
After a 10-day stint in the Mill Gate Shopping Centre and pop-ups at Nationwide Building Society, Tesco Bury and Asda Pilsworth, the society has thanked all involved.
Jill Logan, CEO of the society, praised the “wonderful volunteers” and students from Bury Grammar School, adding that she was surprised by how many people donated.
Read more: Bury Blind Society share podcast news after fundraiser
She said: “I wanted to thank everyone involved and all the organisations who helped make this event happen.
“We were overwhelmed by the support received for our Christmas service, particularly in the Mill Gate.
“Just under £2,500 was raised in total, which was amazing in the current climate and we were overwhelmed by the generosity of the general public.”
Luckily, the timing of the fundraiser couldn’t have been better as the heating systems stopped working at the society’s base on Tenterden Street, Bury.
Jill said: “The heating broke down just before Christmas, so the money was very welcome.
Read more: 78-year-old's 100-mile journey for Bury Blind Society
“It enabled us to provide temporary heating and pay for the ongoing repairs required, keeping our clients warm and safe during these challenging times.”
The gift wrapping in the shopping centre took place between 10am to 4pm from December 14 to December 24.
Read more: Peel Tower abseil for Bury Society for Blind and Partially Sighted People
Jill added that she hoped everyone enjoyed the luxury wrapped gifts and had a wonderful Christmas and New Year.
If you have a story tweet @BuryTimes or @Heywoodharriet_ you can also email Harriet.Heywood@newsquest.co.uk.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here