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    Thanks for supporting local NHS Appeal!

    Friday, 5 March 2021 10:30

    Broadcast on Radio Ninesprings 104.5 fm it has helped to generate 5,000 personal products for giving to local NHS workers.

    Organisers of the ‘Nuturing Hospital Staff Appeal’ was launched in January to collect products for giving out to employees at both Yeovil and Dorchester hospitals. Products donated during the 6-week appeal ranged from face creams to bath salts, and included certain food items.Drop-off points were set-up in shops and houses where people could take their donations.
    Organiser, Anna said: “Stress levels in the NHS are quite high at the moment and being able to give staff these personal items brought a little comfort – it was as a morale booster.”

    Anna wishes to thank the many local businesses who gave their support:

    The Beauty Room in Beaminster
    Boden Ltd
    Branche D’Olive
    Eloise Hall
    Forever Living
    Hannah’s Retreat, Crewkerne
    Kombucha Drinks
    Neals Yard
    Margaret Belfour Saloon, Sherborne
    Oleo Bodycare
    Ruby Red
    The Newt, Bruton
    Summerdown
    Radio Ninesprings 104.5 FM

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