New eco bags are a chic fundraiser
04/12/2007 -
Local home care charity Pramacare was delighted to launch its very own environmentally friendly shopping bag on the same day as the Wimborne Ban the Plastic Bag Campaign launched.
"Pramacare started in Wimborne 25 years ago", says Pramacare spokesperson Fiona Julian. "The Wimborne Ban the Plastic Bag Campaign was the perfect opportunity for the charity to lend its support to local councillors who have sponsored Pramacare over the years and to launch its own special limited edition jute bag too."
Like many of the Wimborne town councillors, Town Mayor Cllr Anthony Oliver is a Pramacare supporter. He adds, "Pramacare was my charity of the year when I was mayor back in 1992 and I've followed its valuable work of help and care, helping people to remain living independently in their own homes."
The Pramacare jute bags will be available from the charity's five shops in Verwood, Ferndown, Winton, Tuckton and Canford Heath. They cost just £4.99 and with only 1000 bags in this style available, once they're gone they're gone.
For further details call 01202 599199.
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At the launch of Wimborne's Ban the Plastic Bag initiative campaigners and councillors sport local charity Pramacare's new jute bags, showing that eco bags can be stylish, fun and help raise funds to support local people.
From left to right: Mayor Cllr Anthony Oliver, Secretary of the Chamber of Trade Reg Dunningham, Eleanor Dunningham, Cll Diann March, Cllr Boo Feltham, Town Sergeant Chris Brown. Front row Cllr Pat Hymers, Sorrell Bunting and Cllr Marilyn Osner.
VIDEO AVAILABLE: Click on the link below for a video about the event featuring the Pramacare bags:
http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/echotv/videonews/index.var.10958.0.0.php
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