Business staff turn out in force for charity shops in Leamington and Warwick

Teams of staff stepped out in force in south Warwickshire for a day to drum up as much money as they could for charity.

By The Newsroom

Published 1st Sep 2013, 08:00 BST

Staff from Howdens Joinery were running events at the Save the Children charity shop in Leamington on Thursday to help raise money. Team members Mike Alder, Chris Knight, Emma Truscott (holding the cakes) and Maria Fisher are seen with Volunteer Shop Leader Linda Lissaman (second right).
MHLC-15-08-13 Howdens charity Aug40 — Staff from Howdens Joinery were running events at the Save the Children charity shop in Leamington on Thursday to help raise money. Team members Mike Alder, Chris Knight, Emma Truscott (holding the cakes) and Maria Fisher are seen with Volunteer Shop Leader Linda Lissaman (second right). MHLC-15-08-13 Howdens charity Aug40

Colleagues from Howdens Joinery gave volunteers the day off at seven charity shops, including at the Save the Children shop in Leamington, and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance shop in Warwick. The team sold cakes, held fetes, offered face painting and organised other attractions throughout the day.