The Original Factory Shop in the News
Galston groups urged to become Factory partner
STAFF at the Original Factory Shop in Galston are looking for a worthy cause to support over the next 12 months.
Said store manager Jennifer Russell: “We work hard at being part of local life and are always looking at ways we can put something back into the community.
“Over the years we’ve raised money for a whole host of local charities and organisations, but we’ve decided to support just one from November for a year so that we can really make a big difference to them.”
The shop in Park Road is seeking nominations from any group in Galston needing a helping hand.
It could be a mother and toddlers’ club, a kids’ football team, a pensioners’ organisation ... in fact any local outfit in need of support.
Anyone wishing to nominate their organisation simply has to drop a letter off at the store in the next fortnight saying why they think that they should be The Original Factory Shop’s charity partner in Galston.
“It’s really that simple,” said Jennifer. “We’re looking to start the partnership officially from November 1 so we are keen to receive nominations as soon as possible so that we can make our choice and start raising money.”
A year-long programme of fundraising activity is planned by employees at the store, who have a minimum target of £500 in mind for the fortunate group chosen to benefit from their efforts.
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02 Oct 2009 by Ian Russell, Kilmarnock Standard
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