Show Your Spots, Let's Raise Lots!

Rosedawn Designs has come up with a range of "Show Your Spots" themed cards which will be on sale at the Atrium Cafe in Clitheroe on Saturday as part Ribble Valley Jazz and Blues Club 12hour Jazz Marathon to support the BBC's Children in Need Appeal. Click on the link for full details of performers.

Some of the general designs will also be on sale. You could also win some special "Show Your Spots" Christmas Cards in the raffle. If you're in Clitheroe on Saturday, please support this event if you can.

Quick update on other sales too.... another £15 donated to Cancer Research today after sales at a range of events over the last month. Cards sales at the Wear it Pink Event at the Atrium Cafe in Clitheroe resulted in a donation to Breast Cancer Research too.

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