Southsea scented candle business raises hundreds for Portsmouth charity

SCENTED goodies from a new Southsea business have helped raise £600 for a good cause.
By Kimberley Barber
Published 18th Jan 2021, 18:15 BST
Updated 19th Jan 2021, 09:34 BST
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Bustle and Bertie was set up last summer by businessmen and married couple Andrew and Robert Pearce, who also run Creatiques Bridal Boutique in Albert Road.

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The business sells scented candles and this festive season it produced 100 limited edition glittery Christmas spice or gingerbread scented candles, designed by Shelly Parker from GlitterArty, of which a portion of the profits was donated to Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association, raising £600.

Bustle and Bertie Fundraising £600 for local charity Pictured: Andrew and Robert Pearce from Bustle and Bertie Picture: 3rd party Bustle and Bertie Fundraising £600 for local charity Pictured: Andrew and Robert Pearce from Bustle and Bertie Picture: 3rd party
Bustle and Bertie Fundraising £600 for local charity Pictured: Andrew and Robert Pearce from Bustle and Bertie Picture: 3rd party
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Alice Osborne, from the charity, said: ‘We really need the support from our community and are always keen to develop partnerships like this especially in the current situation.

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‘Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association supports almost 100 families and with lockdown, fundraising has been difficult. We are very grateful to have this support. Thank you very much Bustle and Bertie!​​​​​​'

Andrew said: ‘We’d like to thank everybody who bought the candles, they were an absolute dream. The scent was incredible. We thank everybody for their support.’

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