Craft shop holds fundraiser

The Hobbycraft store in Solent Retail Park is hoping to raise funds for Together for Short Lives at its fun event on Saturday. 

There will be raffles for school supplies and a back to school carnival '“ complete with fun games including ring toss and face painting. 

Francine Bragg, from the store, said: '˜It's great to be able to support Together for Short Lives and this is a great opportunity for the community to come together and help raise funds for the children at our local hospice.' 

Customers can also donate to Together for Short Lives '“ a children's hospice charity '“ at till-points in-store.

Karen Yates, from the charity, said: '˜Hobbycraft always brings so much creativity and fun to every fu ndraiser they do, we are thrilled.'