It's Christmas!

Christmas has arrived at Cancer Research in Portsmouth. Today the first consignment of Christmas stock arrived and by Thursday everything should be delivered and on sale. In contrast to Spain, the festive season in Britain  always starts earlier, especially in charity shops and there is a reason why. Charities make most of their money during the Christmas period, so need to get their stock out as soon as they can. Yes I can hear my readers moaning, but it is a fact of life. When I worked for Oxfam, we also had our winter stock out at this time of year; it is important to stay ahead of the game and compete with other major charity shops and the larger high street stores also.

I had a wonderful day volunteering today. I highly recommend everyone gives some time to help others; it is heartwarming giving something back. I intend to always give time for a cause I believe in; at Cancer Research, I do feel part of a family, a team of individuals all campaigning for the same goals.

If you have a morning or afternoon a week to spare, please do come along to our store in Commercial Road, Portsmouth; as ever we are always looking for volunteers!; I know you will find it as rewarding as I do!

"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life, by what we give!"
(Winston Churchill)