Charity market organisers search for volunteers (From Harrow Times)
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Charity market organisers held by Harrow Gateway search for volunteers
11:23am Monday 8th August 2011 in News
Steven Fifer, chairman, of Harrow Gateway, and Sylvia Parsons, honorary secretary, with Sue Heels
VOLUNTEERS are being sought to help run a charity market held monthly in north Harrow to raise money for people with learning disabilities.
The Harrow Gateway table top sale was held on Saturday at Gateway House, North Harrow car park, in Pinner Road, with stalls selling plants, jewellery, bric-a-brac, books and greetings cards.
Secretary Sylvia Parsons said: “August tends to be a quiet one so many people were on holiday unfortunately as were some of our stall-holders.
“We raised about £100. We are open every first Saturday of the month and we welcome anyone to come along.
“We rely entirely on volunteers so we could really do with people who want to join us to either work for Harrow Gateway or to run a stall.
“We were involved with Harrow Mencap previously but have been working on our own for about 12 years.
“I’ve been involved with learning disabilities for about 40 years. The charity is a great cause and helps many people through providing sporting and other activities.”
For more information go to www.harrowgateway.co.uk and to volunteer contact Mrs Parsons on 0208 248 1867.
